Career advising is available to current USC Dornsife students and alumni. During advising appointments we counsel individuals on career interests, advise on next steps, resources, and opportunities, or coach individuals on actions to maximize efforts and desired outcomes. Moreover, we teach and support individuals to manage and advocate for their own career.

We encourage students and alumni to review and utilize the information, tools, and resources available on Career Pathways webpages to support their career development.

When needed, students and alumni can schedule advising appointments to address outstanding questions or receive additional support Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, in-person or remote.

Advising supports three primary career interests:

  1. Career (Jobs, Internships, Volunteer service, Research)
  2. Law School
  3. Graduate School

Individuals learn about:

  • Career services, programs, resources & connecting major to career
  • Graduate career destinations, career exploration & self-assessment tools
  • How to gain experience & skills employers want
  • Internship, job & career search tools
  • Career planning, resume, CV & cover letter writing
  • Networking, the Trojan Network & LinkedIn
  • Interview skills & business communication
  • Graduate & Professional school application
  • Salary & Job Offer negotiation
  • Career transitions

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ACT: 3 Steps to Career Development

    Assessment

    Assessment, or self-assessment, involves reflecting on your traits, skills, interests, values, and experiences to clarify career goals. It is the foundation of career exploration, helping identify paths that align with your strengths. Use the self-assessment tools below to discover key attributes and guide your exploration. Your Next Step is available on the Handshake Resources page.

    Career Exploration

    Career exploration involves researching careers and industries through conversations with alumni and professionals, attending events like panels and fairs, and gaining direct experience through internships, work, volunteering, research, and co-curricular activities. Additional resources are available on the Handshake Resources page.

    Take Action

    Once you self-assessed and explored career interests, engage in actions that continue to support your career development.  Key actions are outlined below for your consideration.  Several resources are found in the Handshake Resources page.

    Career Plans

    Download the ACT Plan to help you assess, explore, and take action towards your career.
    Download the Career Planning Sheet to help you manage your job/internship applications.

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    Career Planning Sheet