Selecting a major and considering the career possibilities ahead of you can seem like a daunting process. That’s why the Career Center is here to help, no matter where you are in your decision process.  Check out our exploration resources here!

2025 Virtual Shadow in Your City

Looking to connect with employers outside of Pittsburgh?  Check this blog for a list of employers hosting virtual site visits exclusively for Pitt students. These virtual site visits offer you valuable opportunities to:

🔎 Demonstrate your interest in jobs and employers

🏋 …

By Shirley Stuckert
Shirley Stuckert
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Turn Career Setbacks Into Success

When we start new career journeys, we can be so focused on success. But the road to success is not often linear. As we find our way forward, the path can be filled with setbacks. It can be “make it …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Senior Career Consultant
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Finding Your Purpose: The Importance of Understanding Your Values

When exploring careers, many consider whether an occupation will be personally fulfilling to them or not. This personal fulfillment can come in many different forms. For example, some folks are most satisfied by helping others, while others find joy in …

By Holly Schultz
Holly Schultz
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Navigating the Crossroads After Your PhD: Choosing Between Academia and Industry

Completing a PhD is a monumental achievement, but it often leads to a critical juncture: deciding between pursuing a career in academia or transitioning to industry. This decision can significantly impact your future trajectory, making it crucial to weigh various …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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TOP 25 GREEN, SUSTAINABLE, AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CAREERS

We are looking around us as parts of the world are on fire. Some of us have woken up to orange skies and darkness that looks like night during the day. People have lost their lives to flooding; homes have …

By COLLEGE CONSENSUS Editorial Team
COLLEGE CONSENSUS Editorial Team
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Exploring Careers Resources

Pitt Career Resources

Overview of Tools

Platform Purpose Audience GoinGlobal Global career search platform with country-specific guides, employer databases, and visa info International …

Elevate your academic and professional journey through research, publications, and effective communication tools. Finding research as an undergraduate—whether at Pitt …

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