Alumni Life Hacks

Career Tips for New Grads
Green and Red Flags for Employers
Changing Jobs? Career Tips from a Pro

Career Tips for New Grads

Just graduated? USC Dornsife Career Pathways Advisor John Foulger offers his best advice for those just entering the work force.

Listen to the “Ask John” podcast for more career tips.

Green and Red Flags for Employers

USC Dornsife Career Pathways Advisor John Foulger details green and red flags employers are looking for.

Listen to the “Ask John” podcast for more career tips.

Changing Jobs? Career Tips from a Pro

Looking to make a career change? USC Dornsife Career Pathways Advisor John Foulger answers the most popular question from alumni.

Listen to the “Ask John” podcast for more career tips.

Explore Events

Stay in touch with fellow alumni and USC Dornsife with in-person and virtual opportunities.

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2025 Young Alumni Summer Party

The USC Young Alumni Summer Party is an annual tradition that provides a warm welcome to the newest graduating class. The tradition takes place in June each year. Stay tuned for more details on the 2025 event!

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On-Demand Webinars

Brush up on the basics with a library of career development webinars and explore resources exclusive to USC Dornsife alumni.

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Networking

LinkedIn USC Alumni Directory

Explore 360,000+ Alumni at your fingertips on USC’s LinkedIn company page. Search alumni by location, industry, skills and more.

USC Dornsife Alumni Group on LinkedIn

Join the exclusive USC Dornsife alumni group on LinkedIn for the latest updates on events, job postings, and networking opportunities.

Dornsife Alumni Events

Plug into events across USC Dornsife on campus, online, and near you.

Trojan Network

Trojan Network is USC’s exclusive professional networking and mentorship platform. It is designed to help students and alumni connect with Trojans in wide-ranging roles and industries around the globe.

Career

Trojans Hiring Trojans

Handshake

Handshake is a free career development platform for employers to connect with students and alumni. USC Dornsife events, jobs, internships, career resources and much more are available to employers and students 24/7.

Free 1:1 Career Advising

Career Pathways

USC Dornsife alumni receive free one-on-one career advising. These sessions can include career path and transition, resume, cover letter and LinkedIn review, job search strategies, mock interviews and negotiating a job offer.

Grow Your Skills

Skill Up with USC Online

Free, self-paced professional advancement courses from USC faculty and thought leaders are at your fingertips through Skill Up.

Stay Connected

Class Notes

Submit your news for a chance to be featured in the next issue of USC Dornsife Magazine.

USC Young Alumni Council

The Young Alumni Council engages recently graduated alumni, 35 and under, through professional networking, social, and cultural events.

Update Your Contact Information

Moving to a different coast? Staying in L.A.? Let us know where you’re going so we can connect you with fellow Trojans in your area! Update your profile for local meet ups and exclusive regional opportunities.

What will happen to my student email account?

Student email accounts expire one year after graduation. USC alumni are able to request access to an @alumni.usc.edu Gmail account following their degree conferral.