Welcome! Here, you’ll find opportunities to explore career paths that align with your academic background and personal interests; connect with alumni, employers, and professionals who value your advanced training; and achieve clarity and confidence in pursuit of your academic and career goals. Whether you’re currently pursuing a master’s, doctoral, or professional degree, the Career Center is here to support your next steps and long-term success. While graduate students may receive career and professional development support from their schools, we provide additional preparation to help you succeed in today’s competitive academic and non-academic job markets.

Graduate and Professional students can also consult the Office of the Provost’s Professional Development site.

Postdoctoral fellows can consult the Office of Academic Career Development – Health Sciences or the Office of the Provost’s Postdoctoral Career & Professional Development site.

Get Started

Jump start your career planning with our roadmap—a flexible guide outlining key actions you can take at each stage of your graduate program to explore options, connect with others, and achieve your goals after graduation.

Talk to Career Staff

Connect with a professional career staff for personalized support on everything from career exploration and job searches to application materials and interviews.

Explore Career Options

Curious about career options for someone with your advanced skills and graduate degree? Use your research mindset to explore diverse paths and where your skills are valued across many fields.

Professional Development Resources & Events

Participate in grad-focused career programs to strengthen your job materials, build skills, and grow your network before entering the job market.​

Apply to be a CCST Fellow!

Applications are now open for a paid, one-year fellowship in Sacramento, CA placing PhD scientists, engineers, and social scientists in California state government (Assembly, Senate, agencies, and the Governor’s Office). The California Council on Science and Technology (CSST) Science & …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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Career & Internship Fair & Prep Events: Everything You Need to Know!

The Spring Career & Internship Fair is a must-attend event for any students & alumni seeking internships, jobs and other opportunities. The Career Center wants to help you feel prepared, so make a game plan for taking advantage of the …

By Sasha Gorchanyuk
Sasha Gorchanyuk Special Events Coordinator
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Internship Week 2026: Clues to Your Career

Join us for Internship Week events hosted the week of January 26th at the William Pitt Union to solve your career mystery!  Click on the links below to read event details and register for the events that will help you …

By Gabby Brumond
Gabby Brumond Experiential Learning Consultant
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Spring Career Power Hours: Your Exploration Lab

Join us for Career Power Hour- Your Exploration Lab! Happening every Thursday and Friday from 10-11AM in WPU 238 and on Zoom (link on Handshake!) resuming Thursday, January 15th! Attend a Career Power Hour to work on anything career related …

By Gabby Brumond
Gabby Brumond Experiential Learning Consultant
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Spring 2026 Grad Career Webinars & Workshops

This spring semester, 11 online career webinars and workshops and a bonus PhD Career Conference will be available for all graduate students to attend! These doctoral-focused career sessions can be accessed through Beyond the Professoriate and the Office of the …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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Featured Resources

Self-Reflection: Before You Begin

Before delving into career paths, take time for self-reflection. Consider your interests, passions, and values. What …

Positive Interview Skill-Building Action Plan

This structured, daily practice plan will facilitate building skills to manage anxiety, enhance confidence, improve …

Career Center In-Person Services

  • 200 William Pitt Union
  • 412-383-4473
  • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Career Center Virtual Services

Career Center Partners