{"id":356,"date":"2023-01-02T18:25:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T18:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/?page_id=356"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T17:01:55","slug":"work-it-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/programs-events\/work-it-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Work it Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n        \n          \n          \n          \n          \n          \n          \n          \n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--editorial-cards \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--editorial-cards\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Preparing for a career after college is an integral part of a USC Dornsife education.\u00a0 The \u201cWork it\u201d series of presentations are instructional seminars designed to promote career literacy and engage students in career readiness exercises so they are able to manage their own career.\u00a0 Individuals are encouraged to review all seminars to maximize career literacy.<\/p>\n<p><b>Below you can find all of the Work It Series Seminars. In each tile you will find an overview of the content, related worksheets, and links to previous recordings so you can gain the information ANY TIME!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Assess-it-1.png\"\n                    data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Assess it: Deciding Your Career Path RSVP\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                  \n                    Assess it: Deciding Your Career Path\n\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__field-label\" class=\"field-label\">Description<\/div>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__widget\" class=\"field-widget field-widget-tinymce widget-readonly\">\n<ul>\n<li>Identify tools to assess your values, interests and skills<\/li>\n<li>Understand how to develop your \u201ccareer vocabulary\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Explore career options based on values<\/li>\n<li>Identify careers available in light of your major<\/li>\n<li>Develop your industry\/ company list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/Assess-it-Work-it-Guide-sum-2024.pdf\">Assess It Worksheet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/plan-it-guide-2.0.pdf\">Plan It Worksheet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2w_W0q2_wYE?si=_6pWzbD1EB1yoyoE\"><strong>Recording of Past Assess It Presentation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Do-it.png\"\n                    data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Glass with the words \"Work hard, Dream big\" printed on it.\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                  \n                    Do it: Job &amp; Internship Search \n\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Sep 2026 3:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__field-label\" class=\"field-label\">Description<\/div>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__widget\" class=\"field-widget field-widget-tinymce widget-readonly\">\n<ul>\n<li>Identify USC and public job\/ internship boards<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to find similar job titles to interested positions<\/li>\n<li>Determine additional relevant skills to develop<\/li>\n<li>Understand best practices for after you apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/Do-it-Work-it-Guide-sum-2024.pdf\"><strong>Do It Worksheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/msR9KqHDmuo?si=5bm8R8B3CRtxswZJ\">Recording of Past Do It Presentation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Write-it.png\"\n                    data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Write It: Writing Impressive Resumes, CVs &#038; Cover Letters RSVP\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                  \n                    Write It: Writing Impressive Resumes, CVs &amp; Cover Letters\n\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"event-header-time\">Sep 2026 3:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__field-label\" class=\"field-label\">Description<\/div>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__widget\" class=\"field-widget field-widget-tinymce widget-readonly\">\n<ul>\n<li>Discover how to format a resume, CV, and cover letter<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to write effective bullet points<\/li>\n<li>Discover how to articulate and tailor your relevant skills using past accomplishments and experiences<\/li>\n<li>Determine key resume\/ CV content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Write-it-updated-2.0.pdf\"><strong>Write It Resume Worksheet &amp; Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/Cover-it-Work-it-Guide-sum-2024.pdf\"><strong>Write It Cover Letter Worksheet &amp; Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/s8t-fH2bfcQ?si=V81EeB22n1XY1jhx\"><strong>Recording of Past Write It Presentation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Connect-it.png\"\n                    data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Connect it: Advanced Networking RSVP\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                  \n                    Connect it: Advanced Networking \n\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__field-label\" class=\"field-label\">Description<\/div>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__widget\" class=\"field-widget field-widget-tinymce widget-readonly\">\n<ul>\n<li>Understand how to and with whom to network<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to develop networking talking points<\/li>\n<li>Tips to track your network &amp; maintain your connections<\/li>\n<li>Identify on-campus and public networking resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Networking-guide-updated-2.0.pdf\"><strong>Connect It Worksheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/Pitch-It-Work-it-Guide.pdf\"><strong>Pitch It Worksheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f832QJn-iFI?si=M3ZqoLSS1aGR_PXf\"><strong>Recording of Past Connect It Presentation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Cover-it.png\"\n                    data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Cover It: Cover Letters &#038; Business Communication RSVP\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                  \n                    Own it: Maximizing Internships and Developing Business Communication\n\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Description<\/p>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__field-label\" class=\"field-label\">\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__widget\" class=\"field-widget field-widget-tinymce widget-readonly\">\n<ul>\n<li>Identify strategies to make a good first impression during the first week of your internship<\/li>\n<li>Understand practices to implement to stand out as an intern<\/li>\n<li>Review general tips for business communication (i.e., email, text, and phone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/Pitch-It-Work-it-Guide.pdf\"><strong>Own It Worksheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hmf1jozEn_M?si=V9rf8x-DC5htBBns\"><strong>Recording of Past Own It Presentation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Share-it.png\"\n                    data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Share it: Interviewing 101 RSVP\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                  \n                    Share it: Interviewing 101\n\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Oct 2026 3:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__field-label\" class=\"field-label\">Description<\/div>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__widget\" class=\"field-widget field-widget-tinymce widget-readonly\">\n<ul>\n<li>Understand virtual and in-person interview etiquette<\/li>\n<li>Learn the types of questions to expect and what interviewers want to hear in your responses<\/li>\n<li>Tips on structuring your responses for typical interview Qs<\/li>\n<li>Strategies on how to dress to impress<\/li>\n<li>Tips for end of (questions)\/ post interview (thank you cards)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/Share-it-Work-it-Guide-sum-2024.pdf\"><strong>Share It Worksheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Xavana8JfZo?si=LPCuBvJ4RT6cnF-a\"><strong>Recording of Past Share It Presentation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Link-it.png\"\n                    data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Link it: Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile RSVP\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                  \n                    Link it: Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile\n\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__field-label\" class=\"field-label\">Description<\/div>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__widget\" class=\"field-widget field-widget-tinymce widget-readonly\">\n<ul>\n<li>Learn strategies to develop your LinkedIn profile<\/li>\n<li>Discuss LinkedIn strategies to advance your career<\/li>\n<li>Identify tools and resources available on LinkedIn to expand your network, explore careers, and help your job\/ internship search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/Link-it-Work-it-Guide-sum-2024.pdf\"><strong>Link It Worksheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xbT7mupbKqE?si=lGnITPTyczfy7bwO\"><strong>Recording of Past Link It Presentation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Close-it.png\"\n                    data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Close it: Salary Negotiating &#038; Evaluating Job Offers RSVP\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                  \n                    Close it: Salary Negotiating &amp; Evaluating Job Offers\n\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__field-label\" class=\"field-label\">Description<\/div>\n<div id=\"dnf_class_values_workshop__description__widget\" class=\"field-widget field-widget-tinymce widget-readonly\">\n<ul>\n<li>Identify compensation aspects in addition to base salary<\/li>\n<li>Learn budgeting skills to apply during salary research<\/li>\n<li>Discuss strategies and tools for negotiating your salary<\/li>\n<li>Communication templates for accepting\/ declining offers<\/li>\n<li>Best practices for when and how to ask for a raise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/Close-it-Work-it-Guide-sum-2024.pdf\"><strong>Close It Worksheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_g3wzweSpZA?si=nEaPoFSGABs0kbTF\"><strong>Recording of Past Close It Presentation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n                    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--link-list \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--link-list\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Work it Handouts\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong>If you are looking for all of the Work It Worksheet Guides then look no further. 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