The Pitt Career Center is committed to supporting your career and professional development. We’ve created a list of resources to support you in your internship and job searches, networking, and other next steps. We’re here for you with guidance and support on your career exploration and preparation, every step of the way.

In addition to these identity-focused resources, be sure to check out additional resources on our website or schedule an appointment here through HANDSHAKE to meet with one of our career or experiential learning consultants. 

The content provided is a continuing work in progress, so please feel free to contact us with additional recommendations and resources that you find valuable.

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What To Do When Your Job Search Stalls

Graduating into a tight job market can feel very daunting. You’ve invested years into your education and training, built strong skill sets, and followed the advice given by mentors and peers to make yourself competitive. So why aren’t the offers …

By Raquel Y. Salinas
Raquel Y. Salinas
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Reframing the Myth of ‘Alternative’ Careers for Ph.D. Holders

Alt-ac. Alternative careers. Academic vs. nonacademic. Academia vs. industry. Going to the dark side. Selling out. Leaving academia. For those pursuing or who have earned a Ph.D., as well as those who teach and mentor doctoral students, these phrases and …

By Briana Konnick
Briana Konnick
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A Framework for Generative AI in Graduate Professional Development

In Plato’s Phaedrus, King Thamus feared writing would make people forgetful and create the appearance of wisdom without true understanding. His concern was not merely about a new tool, but about a technology that would fundamentally transform how humans think, …

By Ioannis Vasileios Chremos, William A. Repetto
Ioannis Vasileios Chremos, William A. Repetto
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From Lab Bench to Leadership: Launch Your Research Management Career with the ROMS Fellowship

Are you a PhD-trained scientist ready to explore a dynamic career beyond the lab? The University of Michigan Medical School offers the Research Operations, Management & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship—a two-year, full-time, paid opportunity designed to prepare biomedical researchers for …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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Experiential Learning Funds Available!

Do you have an unpaid experiential learning opportunity coming up soon?

The Career Center’s Experiential Learning Schratz Fund opens doors to diverse opportunities for student growth! We offer financial support for a wide range of unpaid experiences, including internships, research, …

By Marie Newkirk
Marie Newkirk Assistant Director for Experiential Learning
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Career Center In-Person Services

  • 200 William Pitt Union
  • 412-383-4473
  • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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