Employer Oppor2nity features employers and organizations looking to engage and recruit USC Dornsife talent. Employers engage in professional development activities while providing students the opportunity to network for career opportunities.
Upcoming Events
1/17 at 3 PM – VIRTUAL
1/23 at 3 PM – GFS 329
The AltaMed Summer Scholars Program is a six-week, pre-health/pre-medicine summer program in Los Angeles. Program participants attend workshops on health equity, gain clinical skills, and engage in research activities that focus on serving medically underserved communities. After completion of the program, all participants are eligible to receive up to $2,500 in stipends. Come join us for an info session all about the program!
1/24 at 4 PM – VIRTUAL
Sentio University is a brand new university with a brand new approach to therapist education! We are seeking energetic undergraduate interns for our 2024 Internship. This internship is a great opportunity for undergraduate students looking to gain experience for graduate school and develop skills to work in mental health.
This internship will be 100% online and require students to be available 3 hours a week for 4 weeks, 12 hours total. Students who participate in this internship will assist Sentio University staff with testing new experiential educational methods for undergraduates, attend Deliberate Practice trainings with Sentio University faculty, and submit a Reflection Essay and Feedback Form at the conclusion of the internship. Join our informational session to learn more about this opportunity!
Our Spring internship will be March 4th-March 29th with the application deadline on February 1st.
1/31 at 2:30 PM – RRI 101
Are you interested in career possibilities in the biotech industry? Join Dr. Steve Casper from KGI for a Biotech Bootcamp. During the bootcamp, you will learn about different areas of biotechnology and career options in the industry, many of which do not require a PhD. You will also participate in a fun team project where you will learn about a significant biotech product invented in California. The event will also introduce students to graduate school options focused on biotechnology.
2/1 at 4 PM – VIRTUAL
Want to improve our professionalism? In this workshop, you will learn how to professionally network, dress, and leave long-lasting impressions. Join us to discuss Professionalism in the Workplace that will equip you with crucial professional skills for an impactful career.
2/6 at 12 PM – GFS 329
CIA Information Session: A CIA Representative will provide information regarding the CIA and the variety of career and paid internship opportunities available. The presentation will include details about application processes and suggestions for making yourself competitive for employment, including tips for writing cover letters and resumes, and preparing for an interview with CIA. Undergraduates and Graduates of all academic disciplines are encouraged to attend.
Simulation: Following the information session, we invite attendees to stay for a short simulation exercise that puts you in the role of different CIA professional occupations. Attendees will read a short piece of intelligence and then participate in a facilitated discussion. The goal is to give participants a hands-on experience to get a better sense of what different Agency careers entail.
Please bring a hard copy resume to leave with the Agency Recruiter.
Click the link in the title to register on Compass!
2/27 at 3 PM – VIRTUAL
Discover the importance of a compelling resume, explore how to demonstrate your skills and interests even without experience and much more!
2/28 at 3 PM – VIRTUAL
Are you East, West, North or South? During this session, Elliott Rowe, both an alum and recruiter of the Educational Based Non-Profit City Year, will provide participants with the tools for understanding how they approach work and how their approach can differ from others using the Leadership Compass personality test.
Past Events
Careers at a Talent Agency Info Session with UTA
9/14 at 3 PM – ON-SITE AT UTA OFFICES
Please join us on September 14th at 3:00pm for an open discussion about life working at a leading talent agency and gain insight into different career opportunities within the agency. Featuring Independent Film Assistant Adele Marchenko (USC BCA ’23) and Talent Assistant Jasmine Sparks (USC ’22).
Think Like A Recruiter Panel
9/19 at 6 PM – Virtual
Want to learn what recruiters are looking for in internship and job candidates? What are they looking for in an ideal resume, cover letter and application?
Join us for our Think Like a Recruiter panel where recruiters across several industries will answer all of your questions about resume and application tips!
The recruiters in attendance will be:
Kellie Bode of Northwestern Mutual
Savannah Miller of QVest
Tyler Santostefano of Charles River Associates
Jon Jones of E&J Gallo Winery
Click the link in the title to watch the recording!
USC Dornsife Fall Career Fair
9/27 from 1-4 PM – USC Hotel
Looking for an internship, job or volunteer opportunity? Looking for students and alumni for your organization? Join us for USC Dornsife’s Fall Career Fair from 1-4 PM on 9/27 at the USC Hotel!
This event, tailored for USC Dornsife students across Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, will bring together current students and employers across multiple industries to discuss career opportunities.
Currently registered employers include:
826LA
Charles River Associates
City Year
COPE Health Solutions
Creative Visions
CrowdStrike
Earthjustice
Insomniac Events
Johnson & Johnson
Keck Graduate Institute
Makkabi Law Group
Northwestern Mutual
Royal Industrial Solutions
SCS Engineers
Shields for Families, Inc.
Student PIRGs
The LAGRANT Foundation
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
URBN
Biotech Bootcamp with KGI
10/4 at 3 PM – RRI 101
Are you interested in career possibilities in the biotech industry? Join Dr. Steve Casper from KGI for a Biotech Bootcamp. During the bootcamp, you will learn about different areas of biotechnology and career options in the industry, many of which do not require a PhD. You will also participate in a fun team project where you will learn about a significant biotech product invented in California. The event will also introduce students to graduate school options focused on biotechnology.
Updating Your LinkedIn with Armanino
10/19 at 3 PM – VIRTUAL
More than ever, networking and relationships dictate career success. We’re living in a time where virtual meetings outnumber in-person events, so how can you put yourself “out there” as a student to attract the best internships and jobs? What does it take to create a unique personal brand? Join us for a lively conversation and a few simple things that can turbo-charge your brand today!
Presented by the Financial Literacy Foundation at Armanino, you’ll learn:
-Practical tips for building your personal brand on LinkedIn
-Create an aspirational, authentic bio (About story) that stands out from the crowd
-How to attract a network of like-minded professionals who root for you and propel your career