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.​

Interested in Life Sciences Strategy Consulting?

Oliver Wyman will be hosting a virtual information session for PhDs, postdocs, MDs, and PharmD students to learn about their WindOW to OW Advanced Degree Immersion Program, a 3-day healthcare strategy consulting immersion program.

During the info session, participants will

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Accelerate to Industry Webinars for Graduate Students

Curious about life beyond academia? 

The NC State Accelerate to Industry+ (A2i+) program presents Career Insights, a series of 1-hour virtual workshops designed for graduate students and postdocs exploring careers in industry, government, and non-profit sectors. Through dynamic talks and …

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Preparing for a Rapidly Changing World of Work

The rapid emergence and growth of new professional areas and fields is changing how we approach careers. Therefore, graduate students and postdocs need to be versatile and agile when preparing for their future professional lives. While the current labor market …

By Sonali Majumdar
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Looking for an International Research Job?

The United States is a global leader in training and employing the best scientists from all over the world. However, international scientists trained in the U.S. are increasingly exploring global careers. On the one hand, the convoluted and outdated U.S. …

By Sonali Majumdar
Sonali Majumdar
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Choice vs. Circumstance: Professional Development Strengths of International Graduate Students

International graduate students and postdocs in the United States lead multifaceted lives despite immigration obstacles and separation from social support systems. The distinct facets of the lives of international Ph.D. and postdoc trainees (hereafter called international researchers) deserve a spotlight. …

By Sonali Majumdar
Sonali Majumdar
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Featured Resources

Pitt Career Resources

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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