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Life After Pitt: Benefits

Congratulations on securing a job!  It’s important to consider not just your new salary, but all of the benefits offered with your new job.  Let’s look at some of the standard benefits you will need to make decisions about.

Time …

By Ryan Sweeny
Ryan Sweeny Associate Director
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Life After Pitt: Negotiating a Compensation Package

Your Job Offer

Congratulations, you are excited! You just received a job offer from the company you wanted. What’s next? Do you accept this first offer, especially when eager to get started? Or should you initiate a conversation about the …

By Marie Newkirk
Marie Newkirk Assistant Director for Experiential Learning
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Navigate Your Global Career Path:Discover More Opportunities for International Students with Interstride

As an international student myself, I know how hard it can be to find jobs and internships. Don’t be discouraged if you can’t find the job in your country? Are certain jobs geographically restricted? I’m going to suggest a job …

By Flora Han
Flora Han Global Ties Student Worker
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Shadow in Your City – Virtual Visits with Employers From NYC, DC and Philly

Shadow in Your City is happening from April 29 through May 10.  Join other students and an Employment Development Specialist from Pitt to meet virtually with employers in New York City, Washington D.C., and/or Philadelphia. Ask questions about internships, permanent …

By Shirley Stuckert
Shirley Stuckert
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Neuroscience: A brief overview of the opportunities this interdisciplinary field offers and considerations in job search strategies.

Neuroscience is a vast and interdisciplinary field that offers a wide range of opportunities at various levels of education. Let’s break down each level along with the specializations and additional coursework/minors/certifications that could enhance your career prospects:

Undergraduate Level:

Specializations:

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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