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!

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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“Getting Your Start in Marketing” by Emily Phelps, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Shikun & Binui

“I advise an undergrad pursuing a career in Media, Communications, and the Creative Arts to use your ability to think outside the box in your job search! Many industries people do not typically consider creative fields and still need people …

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Emily Phelps Marketing and Communications Coordinator
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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 …

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Daily Activities to Boost Creativity for Teachers

By: April Brown

One of the most frequently asked questions from transitioning teachers is how to keep creativity alive when designing curriculum, consulting for educational companies, or starting a business that makes an impact. Luckily, there are some daily activities …

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Linguistic Anthropology: How Are Languages Related?

Linguistic Anthropology is the anthropological study of language. It includes 3 fields: Descriptive Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, and Sociolinguistics. Descriptive Linguistics involves describing languages and writing down spoken languages. Historical Linguistics looks at things like language variation and how language changes …

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Powerful Prompts for Career Exploration and Job Applications

1.  Career Exploration Prompts

These prompts are designed to help students identify …

Pitt Career Resources

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

Experiential Learning Schratz Grant

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