Nov 6: Soft Skills Translation from an Industry Recruiter

Rachel Danforth, Senior Talent Acquisition Program Lead for nCino, will share insights about the soft skills needed to work in industry, as well as how to translate your existing skills to a job search. nCino is a company that helps …

By Karen Chow
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Plot Twist: How I Slayed at a Networking Event

Networking can often be intimidating, but The LinkUp event earlier in October proved that it doesn’t have to be. Hosted by the Career Center, The LinkUp event brought together students and alumni for an evening of professional panels and open …

By Madison Bozik
Madison Bozik Communications Intern
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6 Essential Practices for Early-Career Academics for Better Collaborations

As seasoned administrators, we have experienced the challenges of teamwork and collaboration in academia. We’ve been part of teams that truly clicked. We have also been part of teams where success meant just staying afloat. Many times what we’re doing …

By Karen Chow
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Planning for the Academic Job Market? Start here

Acing the Tenure Track Job Search, created by Dr. Rahman M. Saidur, offers a comprehensive guide to the faculty job search process specifically designed for graduate students and postdocs preparing for academic careers. From crafting standout application materials to navigating …

By Karen Chow
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Things to Clarify Before Accepting a Postdoctoral Position in the U.S.

Deciding to accept a U.S. postdoctoral position is a pivotal step in your career—and doing so “with your eyes open” can help you make the most of it. The National Postdoctoral Association’s checklist guides graduate students interested in pursuing …

By Karen Chow
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Networking: The Butterfly Effect

Pitt Alum, Mikayla Bernhard, attended a Networking Event called Spill the Tea during her time at Pitt. This was a unique Women’s History Month networking event hosted by the Career Center. Attending Spill the Tea turned out to be the …

By Madison Bozik
Madison Bozik Communications Intern
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Interstride: A Resource for International Students and Global Job Seekers

Interstride is an interactive career platform designed to enhance the career exploration and job search experience for international and domestic students seeking opportunities in the US and abroad.

Click on the image below to get a sneak peak of Interstride’s …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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A Fair to Remember

Walking into the Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair for the first time as a senior, I did not know what to expect. I felt both curious and uncertain. I wondered if I had prepared enough and if I had …

By Madison Bozik
Madison Bozik Communications Intern
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Pitt News Columnist Recommends Career Center

Faith Richardson, a Senior Staff Writer for The Pitt News student newspaper, recently reflected on her positive experience attending appointments at the Pitt Career Center. Read her full column here: Why my experience at the Career Center should inspire you …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director
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Oct 30th – Mastering the Art of Career Flexibility

Pitt’s Office of Academic Career Development, Health Sciences will be hosting a Women in Medicine and Science Forum (WiMS) on “Mastering the Art of Career Flexibility in Turbulent Times”. The event is open to all graduate students and focuses on …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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