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!

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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Opinion | Your humanities degree is worth it

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist

As far as gingers go, I’m a pretty subdued version of the redhead rage stereotype. I don’t have an easily reactive temper, I’m considerably cool-headed and I feel, most of the …

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Beyond the Prof’s March webinar series, “How to Decide Between an Academic or Nonacademic Career”

In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government.

But what career pathway will …

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Learn about being a Mechanical Engineer

What does a mechanical engineer do?

A mechanical engineer’s main role is to design, build and test thermal and mechanical devices. Their services are very diverse and are typically related to all parts of the planning and execution processes. Other …

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LANGUAGE & CAREERS

Careers in Government

The need for multilingual workers in roles across the government sector—from national security and intelligence, to diplomacy and the military—is both urgent and growing. Language proficient professionals make a difference protecting justice, saving lives, and promoting peace.

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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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