{"id":726,"date":"2023-05-08T21:28:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T21:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=726"},"modified":"2026-02-11T21:23:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:23:27","slug":"alumni-101","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/dornsife-alumni\/alumni-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Dornsife Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n                              \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--video-pane \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--video-pane\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Alumni Life Hacks \n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"description-link-container\">\n\n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"swiper\">\n\n    <div class=\"swiper-wrapper cards-container\">\n\n      \n        \n                                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A warm hello goes a long way.  <\/p>\n<p>Ask questions\u202f\u2013Be curious. Alumni love to share their stories.  <\/p>\n<p>Stay engaged\u202f\u2013 Be an active listener and avoid looking around the room.  <\/p>\n<p>Be a connector\u202f\u2013 Look for ways to bring people together through shared interests or experiences  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n                  <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n      <div id=\"card-532439625\" class=\"video-pane-video-inner lity-hide\">\n\n              <div class=\"video-embed\">\n          <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ChWzEruLjjY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"left\">\n                      <h3>Tips for Staying Connected With USC  <\/h3>\n          \n          \n                  <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"right\">\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Go to sporting events\u202f\u2013 Come back to campus to cheer on the Trojans or host a watch party near you.  <\/p>\n<p>Use career services\u202f\u2013 Get free one-on-one advising through Dornsife\u2019s Career Pathways at and explore USC Career Center offerings.  <\/p>\n<p>Mentor an undergraduate student\u202f\u2013 Once you\u2019ve had some work experience, give back with a guided mentorship program through Career Pathways <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n                  <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n      <div id=\"card-1399148222\" class=\"video-pane-video-inner lity-hide\">\n\n              <div class=\"video-embed\">\n          <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qntQoUfL2nI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"left\">\n                      <h3>Networking Tips <\/h3>\n          \n          \n                  <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"right\">\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>LinkedIn alumni directory\u202f\u2013 Start with the USC LinkedIn alumni directory or Trojan Network to find alumni in roles that interest you. <\/p>\n<p>Informational interview\u202f\u2013 Avoid asking for a job directly and request time to meet for career advice. <\/p>\n<p>Prepare\u202f\u2013 Set a goal for the meeting. Be ready to introduce yourself and share your goals. Have thoughtful questions outlined and be punctual. Have a professional background if you\u2019re meeting virtually.  <\/p>\n<p>Follow up\u202f\u2013 Send a thank you note within a day mentioning something meaningful from the conversation. 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   <h3>LinkedIn USC Alumni Directory<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Explore 360,000+ Alumni at your fingertips on USC&#8217;s LinkedIn company page. Search alumni by location, industry, skills and more.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/1208657\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>USC Dornsife Alumni Group on LinkedIn <\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Join the exclusive USC Dornsife alumni group on LinkedIn for the latest updates on events, job postings, and networking opportunities. <\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/dornsife-alumni\/upcoming-events\/\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>Dornsife Alumni Events <\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Plug into events across USC Dornsife on campus, online, and near you.  <\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/usc.peoplegrove.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>Trojan Network <\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Trojan Network is USC\u2019s 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.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\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--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Career \n      <\/h2>\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        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/handshake\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Handshake\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/dornsife-alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2025\/04\/Handshake-768x432.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/dornsife-alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2025\/04\/Handshake-768x432.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>Trojans Hiring Trojans<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/handshake\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Handshake\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>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.<\/p>\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        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/career-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Career Pathways\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/dornsife-alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2025\/04\/Career-Pathways-3-1-768x432.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/dornsife-alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2025\/04\/Career-Pathways-3-1-768x432.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>Free 1:1 Career Advising<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/career-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Career Pathways\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>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.<\/p>\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        <a href=\"https:\/\/skillup.online.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Skill Up with USC Online\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/dornsife-alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2023\/12\/LifelongLearning-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/dornsife-alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2023\/12\/LifelongLearning-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/dornsife-alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2023\/12\/LifelongLearning-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>Grow Your Skills<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/skillup.online.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Skill Up with USC Online\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Free, self-paced professional advancement courses from USC faculty and thought leaders are at your fingertips through Skill Up.<\/p>\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--cta-cards-collection \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--cta-cards-collection\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Stay Connected\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/usc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_1R1unUA7LDPhy3c\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>Class Notes <\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Submit your news for a chance to be featured in the next issue of USC Dornsife Magazine.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.usc.edu\/young-alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>USC Young Alumni Council<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">The Young Alumni Council engages recently graduated alumni, 35 and under, through professional networking, social, and cultural events.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/uscalumni.wufoo.com\/forms\/k1nb7iis05ca1h8\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>Update Your Contact Information<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Moving to a different coast? Staying in L.A.? Let us know where you&#8217;re going so we can connect you with fellow Trojans in your area! Update your profile for local meet ups and exclusive regional opportunities.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.usc.edu\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>What will happen to my student email account? <\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">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. <\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--signup-form image-left\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--signup-form\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"text-image-container\">\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Access Alumni Benefits \n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Get your virtual alumni card, explore discounts at campus stores, special offers from corporate partners, and more exclusive alumni benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= 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