Welcome to Pitt’s Education, Cultures & Human Services Career Community! Students interested in these careers often like to instruct, advocate, mentor, research, guide, and assist both individuals and communities. They are concerned with issues like social justice, equality, educational access and attainment, mental health, and individual and community wellness. 

There can be overlap between Education, Cultures & Human Services and other career communities. As you review the information below, consider the wide range of career options open to you with your academic training, skills, interests, and experience.

Schedule an appointment anytime.  Find your consultant below.

  • Carol Balk:  Humanities | Liberal Studies | Social Sciences | Psychology
  • Erin Wheeler:  Africana Studies | Anthropology | Applied Developmental Psychology | Chinese | Classics | Education | Exercise Science | French | Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies | German | Health & Physical Activity | Italian | Japanese | Religious Studies | Russian | Social Work | Sociology | Spanish
  • Alex Ball:  Pre-Law | History | History & Philosophy of Science | Philosophy | Political Science | Politics & Philosophy
  • Raquel Montalvo Perez:  NCAA Student Athletes

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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Pitt Spring Career & Internship Fair is February 18-20 

The Spring Career & Internship Fair is a must-attend event for any students seeking internships, jobs and other opportunities. The Career Center wants to help you feel prepared, so make a game plan for taking advantage of the events and …

By Sasha Gorchanyuk
Sasha Gorchanyuk Special Events Coordinator
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Life After Pitt: Essential Tips for Navigating your Job Search Journey

As you approach the final stretch of your college journey, the looming question of what comes next can feel both exciting and overwhelming. With graduation on the horizon, it’s time to dive into the job search process and kickstart your …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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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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GoinGlobal – Job, Internship and Cultural Resources for International and Domestic Students

GoinGlobal is a fantastic resource for all students, including those looking for jobs and internships both within and outside of the United States. Whether you dream of working in your home country, exploring opportunities in other countries, or embarking on …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Education, Cultures & Human Services Resources

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Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Professor and Vice Chair (Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology) University of Pittsburgh
Meet Thomas
  • Washington DC
  • Foreign Service Officer US Department of State
Meet Bradford
  • Pittsburgh
  • (Retired) Executive Associate Athletic Director & Associate Dean of Students University of Pittsburgh
Meet Donna
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Parker
  • Lancaster, PA
  • Physical Therapist Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Meet Alexandra
  • Washington, DC
  • Staff Assistant United States Senate
Meet Dominick
  • Chicago, IL
Meet Griffin
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Alexa
  • Washington, DC
  • Director, Health Policy National Alliance for Care at Home
Meet Alix
  • Bradford, PA
  • Assistant Director for First-Year Programs St. Bonaventure University
Meet Tyler
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Stephen
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Assistant Director of Academic Advising University of Pittsburgh
Meet Stephanie

Did you know?

88% of Class of 2020 grads pursuing careers in education, cultures and human services were working or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. Top employers included the Work History Center and the U.S. Census Bureau, while top schools included Pitt, Michigan and Miami. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details!

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.

Career Center Virtual Services

Career Center Partners