Education, Cultures & Human Services

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. Possible explore positions include teaching, instructing, social work, counseling, guidance, advocacy, and community development.

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.

Optimizing your Portfolio to Get Recruiters to Look at You

By: Sidhanth Thomas

Crafting a portfolio with the right amount of storytelling and ergonomics and having it convey a put-together design language is no easy feat, let alone being something you spend little time on. Recruiters, on average, spend a …

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CAREERS FOR ANTHROPOLOGY MAJORS

By: Alivia Brown

Why would anyone choose to major in Anthropology? Do people even do that nowadays? My name is Alivia Brown and I am currently an undergraduate student at UCLA. Anthropology is a hidden gem and offers perspective on …

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Government Jobs Explained (and Rewarding Roles To Consider)

Government jobs can provide individuals with a sense of financial and job security, as well as honor through serving the public. Understanding the different types of jobs you can pursue in each governmental sector can help you decide on what …

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What Can I Do With A Teaching Degree… Other Than Teach?

By: Daphne Gomez
What Can I Do With A Teaching Degree… Other Than Teach?

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If you are thinking about leaving the classroom, you may be asking yourself, “What can I do with a teaching degree… other than teach?”

Many teachers …

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Education, Cultures & Human Services Week

The Career Center is here to support Education, Cultures, and Human Services students all year long, but we created events just for you from March 16-March 29.

Events

So You Want to Be a Teacher
Thursday, March 16; 12 p.m.-1 …

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Education, Cultures & Human Services Resources

Writing a federal resume differs from crafting a resume for the private sector. Federal resumes adhere to specific guidelines and …

Neuroscience is a vast and interdisciplinary field that offers a wide range of opportunities at various levels of education. Let’s …

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads resumes and curriculum vitae by parsing, or electronically analyzing the text. It extracts key …

Career Center Resources

Resume Samples

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
  • Director, Program Innovation & Faculty Recruitment UPMC
Meet Anneliese (Lisa) >
  • Phoenixville, PA
Meet Katie >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Lead Investigator Highmark
Meet Michael >
  • Greencastle, PA
  • Site Manager Franklin Logistics
Meet Joshua >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Senior Consultant Deloitte
Meet Miranda >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Assistant Director of Community Affairs University of Pittsburgh
Meet Caitlyn >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Lindsay >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Executive Director of Student Affairs University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Meet Jessica >
  • Camp Hill, PA
Meet Dawn >

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!

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