Networking

Networking is multi-faceted. A combination of digital and in-person networking can set you up for an opportunity to gain the skills you desire. Networking, no matter the method, involves great communication skills. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and interact with individuals that work in the industry you covet.

5 Post-Career Fair Events Worth Checking Out

Whether you went to the Fall Career Fair or not, there are still plenty of opportunities to connect with employers and continue moving forward in your career journey. Check out these five upcoming events taking place in the next few …

By Jeff Porter
Jeff Porter Employment Development Specialist
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How to Get Started Networking

What exactly does the word “Networking” mean? I’m sure you hear this word around campus, in your classes, and pretty much anywhere you may be meeting new people. By definition, networking means “the action or process of interacting with others …

By Lauren Fagan
Lauren Fagan Career Consultant
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How to Ask for an Informational Interview (and Get a “Yes”)

The informational interview is the secret tool everyone should have in their back pocket. A hybrid of an amazing networking opportunity, an info session, and a job interview, it can give anyone looking for a job or pondering a career …

By Elliott Bell
Elliott Bell
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The Advice I’d Give Myself Early in My Career. What would you tell your former self? Eight neuroscientists offer their perspective on gaining experience, handling stress, asking for what they need, and more.

Eight neuroscientists offer their perspective on gaining experience, handling stress, asking for what they need, and more.

What would you tell your former self?

“Get involved in more than one lab. Although it’s possible to get many lab skills and …

By Ingrid Beute repost - Quotes from sfn conference
Ingrid Beute repost - Quotes from sfn conference
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Meet the 2022-23 Alumni-In-Residence

The University of Pittsburgh Career Center’s Alumni-In-Residence program provides notable alumni a chance to give back through assisting current Pitt students with career and professional development. The AIR program is designed to work in tandem with Career Center services and …

By Caroline Willig
Caroline Willig
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