FAQs

Do I have to start at Level 1?
No. You can start at the level that best fits your needs.

Can I take more than one level?
Yes, but not in the same semester. You can return in a future …

By Mary Ramsey
Mary Ramsey Program Coordinator of Student Success Initiatives
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Level 1: Explore & Examine

Level 1 is for students wishing to explore their interests and examine their vision for their future.

Level 1 is designed for students that are unsure of what they want for their future careers. They may be undecided in their …

By Mary Ramsey
Mary Ramsey Program Coordinator of Student Success Initiatives
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Level 2: Exercise & Extend

Level 2 will help students exercise their skills and extend their potential.

Level 2 is designed for students that have a good sense of what they want in their future career but are unsure of how to get there. Students …

By Mary Ramsey
Mary Ramsey Program Coordinator of Student Success Initiatives
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Find A Job That Aligns With Your Values With These 5 Steps

Nearly two-thirds of employees are potentially leaving their jobs over the next year due to lack of alignment between their values and that of their employers, Amba’s Generation Gap: Understanding The Priorities of The Gen-Z Workforce 2022 report revealed.

Why?

By Rachel Wells
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Level 3: Execute & Excel

Level 3 is for students to learn how to execute their skills and excel in their futures.

Level 3 is designed to prepare students for their career after Pitt. Students can expect to learn how to continue their professional development …

By Mary Ramsey
Mary Ramsey Program Coordinator of Student Success Initiatives
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Pitt’s Alumni Career Design Fellowship – Starts October 19th – Enroll today!

If you want a career that leverages your strengths, challenges you, and makes a positive impact, now’s the time to make a move. Join fellow Pitt alumni for the Career Design Program, a flexible online program that will help you figure …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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5 Ways To Build Career Resilience During Uncertain Times

5 Ways To Build Career Resilience During Uncertain Times

By: Caroline Castrillon, Senior Contributor

Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work.

It’s no secret that the past few years have been filled with its fair share of stressors. …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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Considering a Gap Year? Maximize your Potential by Pausing with Purpose

Are you feeling uncertain about diving straight into a career or grad school after college? Graduating from college is a significant milestone, but it doesn’t mean you have to jump straight into a career or grad school. Taking a gap …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Resume and CV Writing Tips – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Evidence-informed data from sources including the 3rd edition of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report from Jobscan, shows that most companies today rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them with the hiring process. These companies do not …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Navigate Your Global Career Path:Discover More Opportunities for International Students with Interstride

As an international student myself, I know how hard it can be to find jobs and internships. Don’t be discouraged if you can’t find the job in your country? Are certain jobs geographically restricted? I’m going to suggest a job …

By Flora Han
Flora Han Global Ties Student Worker
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