Life and Physical Sciences

Welcome to the Pitt’s Life & Physical Sciences Career Community! Through this community, you will find industry resources, career advice, resume samples, job/internship and networking opportunities, and events to help you navigate your post-graduation goals and plans.

Please feel free to explore other related community pages for additional resources and schedule an appointment with your career consultant here: Schedule an appointment via HANDSHAKE

Your career consultants are:

Ashley Steffy: Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Ecology & Evolution, Microbiology and
Molecular Biology
Ingrid Beute: Physics and Astronomy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Neuroscience
Carol Balk: Natural Sciences

Pre-Med students and students interested in pursuing a health track, please visit comprehensive resources and relevant appointment opportunities here: Health Resources

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What is a Technical Interview?

Published on October 12, 2023

Updated June 9, 2023

When applying for jobs, employers may ask you to take part in a technical interview. Technical interviews allow employers to determine whether your skills and technical knowledge qualify you for the open position. By learning more …

By The Indeed Editorial Team

PITTSBURGH CHEMICAL DAY CONFERENCE & NETWORKING EVENT!

Published on September 28, 2023

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Conference at Acrisure Stadium on October 18
Networking Event at Wyndham Hotel in Oakland on October …

By Pittsburgh Chemical Day

Machine Learning Interview Questions

Published on September 1, 2023

20 Machine Learning Interview Questions & Answers to Use

By Dairenkon Majime

Prepare for the Fair: Tips for Success!

Published on September 1, 2023

Prepare for the Fair: Tips for Success!

Are you starting the search process for an internship or job as the next step on your career path? Or perhaps you’re wondering how a career fair or networking event works? If so, …

By Ingrid Beute

What Are the Benefits of Interns and Why Do Companies Hire Them?

Published on August 9, 2023

What is an intern?

An intern is a developing professional who works at a company for a short time to gain entry-level experience and knowledge about a particular career field. Interns are most often college students, though other adults can …

By Indeed Editorial Team

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