Exploring Careers

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!

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How to Get a Job in the Life Sciences Field out of College by Hannah Harshman

https://www.biospace.com/article/how-get-a-job-in-the-life-sciences-field-out-of-college/

By Ashley Steffy

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Amazon, Facebook, and Microsoft Are Now Offering ‘Returnships’ to Fight Off the Great Resignation

Springboard alum Sarah Ganihar is among a growing contingent of tech workers with employment gaps who are benefiting from return-to-work programs. Ganihar worked as a software developer in Bengaluru before moving to the US, where she took a four-year break …

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From Intern to Software Developer: How One Engineer Prioritized Happiness and Growth by The Muse

https://www.themuse.com/advice/software-development-engineer-audible-nadav-green

By Ashley Steffy

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Ask a Woman in Engineering: Advice to women considering an engineering career by Jacqueline Ranit

https://commons.bcit.ca/news/2022/03/women-in-engineering-advice-to-women-considering-an-engineering-career/

By Ashley Steffy

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Why Choose a Career in Computer Engineering? By Charlotte Rogers

https://engineering-jobs.theiet.org/article/why-choose-a-career-in-computer-engineering-/

By Ashley Steffy

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Ask Pitt Alumni

Have a question about your career path, networking, or professional development? The Pitt Alumni Association has a resource for students …

Pitt Commons

Pitt Commons is an online platform that allows students, faculty, staff, alumni, postdocs, and friends of the University of Pittsburgh …

Natural Sciences Resources

Natural sciences are branches of science that study the physical world and the universe. They aim to understand how natural …

Physics and Astronomy Career Guide

With a degree in Physics, students can pursue careers in research and development, science, engineering, education, medicine, law, business, and …

Chat GPT Prompts for Career Exploration and Job Search

Powerful Prompts for Career Exploration and Job Applications

1. Career Exploration Prompts

These prompts are designed to help students identify …

Career Assessments

Career assessments reveal your strengths, interests, values, and personality, helping you align your unique identity with academic and career paths.

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Ask Pitt Alumni

Have a question about your career path, networking, or professional development? The Pitt Alumni Association has a resource for students …

GoinGlobal

120+ location-specific career guides featuring insider advice on top job search techniques and resources, with more than 500 employment resources …

Pitt Commons

Pitt Commons is an online platform that allows students, faculty, staff, alumni, postdocs, and friends of the University of Pittsburgh …

Big Interview

Use this virtual mock interviewing site to practice your skills, whether you’re prepping for an internship, job, or graduate school …

LinkedIn Photo Booth Drop-Ins

Registered Pitt students can now drop in to the Career Center, 200 William Pitt Union, where a team member will …

Reserve an Interview Room

Quiet, individual rooms are available in the Career Center on the 2nd floor of the William Pitt Union for students …