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.​

Student Employment Fair: Explore Fall Opportunities!

Whether you’re interested in a student worker position, part-time job (Work Study or non-Work Study), internship, or volunteer role, the Student Employment Fair is the perfect place to start your search! Making the most of your fall semester starts at …

By Sasha Gorchanyuk
Sasha Gorchanyuk Special Events Coordinator
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Fall 2026 Beyond the Professoriate Webinars

Starting this August, 8 online career webinars will be available for graduate students to attend! These sessions cover topics on how to prepare for academic and non-academic careers, or how to decide between the two. All can be accessed through …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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LinkedIn Grad’s Guide 2026: Starting Your Career in the AI Era

If you’re starting your career this year, you’ve probably been hearing anxiety-inducing warnings about the job market. Not long ago, the path felt straightforward: graduate, apply to entry-level roles and start climbing the ladder. That path is shifting — but there …

By Gianna Prudente
Gianna Prudente Senior Editor at LinkedIn
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June 17: Should I Take my PhD and Start a Business?

Many PhDs exploring their career options wonder whether entrepreneurship could be the right path. You’ve spent years developing deep expertise, so it’s natural to ask whether that knowledge could be the foundation of a business.

But starting a business requires …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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June 3: How to Research the Academic Job Market

If you’re exploring career options, one factor to consider is the availability of academic jobs in your discipline and your competitiveness for those positions.

There is often limited public information available to doctoral students about the academic job market for …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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Featured Resources

AI is already transforming careers, classrooms, and everyday life. You don’t need to be a tech expert, but you do …

Pitt Career Resources

No matter where you live around the world, there is a member of the Pitt Network ready to connect with …

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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

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