At the Career Center we help you build meaningful connections that open doors to career opportunities and support your success beyond graduation.
PREPARE TO NETWORK
You already have valuable connections with peers, family, professors, and community members. By leveraging these relationships and developing a strong elevator pitch, you can build a powerful professional network that opens doors to new opportunities and career growth.
CONNECT WITH ALUMNI
Networking opens doors to career growth, and using Pitt resources like Pitt Commons, the Pitt Alumni Association, Alumni in Residence, and LinkedIn helps build strong, lasting connections. (Ask Pitt Alumni).
CAREER BUILDING EVENTS
Attending career center events and shadowing is crucial for building professional networks, exploring job opportunities, and enhancing career readiness.
STUDENT LIFE
Getting involved in student organizations on campus provides valuable industry insights, builds strong connections, and offers opportunities for career growth, making it essential for staying informed and advancing professionally.
PROFESSORS, MENTORS, AND SUPERVISORS
Networking with professors, mentors, and supervisors builds trust, opens opportunities, provides guidance, and strengthens your academic and professional journey. Use classes, advising appointments, previous positions, and your current job to connect, and confidently reach out via email to ask for support and advice.
CONNECT WITH THE CAREER CENTER
Connecting with the Pitt Career Center helps you explore careers, build skills, and succeed! Schedule an appointment today!
Continue in your career journey by navigating through the process here!
