Sales, Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Welcome to Pitt’s Sales, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Career Community! Careers in this community can be found in small businesses, corporations, start-ups, non-profits and more.  Roles can vary within a wide range of professional environments. Whether you’re enrolled in Pitt’s College of Business Administration or another school/college, this community is designed to help you identify the best resources to support you on your path.

This online community is designed to assist you with industry resources, career advice, resume samples, job and internship search information, networking opportunities, and events to help you explore career options in your field. Current issues and research have a great impact on career opportunities in this field, and our goal is to provide you with the most up-to-date resources available. We look forward to connecting with you! 

Schedule appointments in Handshake.

  • Enrolled in the College of Business Administration:  meet with the Pitt Business Career Development Team
  • All other undergraduate students can meet with Career Consultants and Internship Team in the Career Center.

Navigating Your Major and Career Journey: The Importance of Understanding Your Values

When exploring careers, many consider whether an occupation will be personally fulfilling to them or not. This personal fulfillment can come in many different forms. For example, some folks are most satisfied by helping others, while others find joy in …

By Holly Schultz
Holly Schultz
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Life After Pitt: Essential Tips for Navigating your Job Search Journey

As you approach the final stretch of your college journey, the looming question of what comes next can feel both exciting and overwhelming. With graduation on the horizon, it’s time to dive into the job search process and kickstart your …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Work Smart available to Pitt students and alumni

The University of Pittsburgh has become a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Students and alumni can access all of AAUW’s resources and webinars for free.

AAUW has been working to narrow the gender pay gap, which …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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LAW SCHOOL EXPLORATION SERIES 2024: NEW YORK CITY (JULY 16-18)

Happy to announce that the Law School Exploration Series 2024 is taking on New York City in Mid July (July 16-18). The Law School Exploration Series is a chance for current and former Pitt students to tour different Law Schools …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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Resume and CV Writing Tips – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Evidence-informed data from sources including the 3rd edition of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report from Jobscan, shows that most companies today rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them with the hiring process. These companies do not …
By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Sales, Marketing & Entrepreneurship Resources

Writing a federal resume differs from crafting a resume for the private sector. Federal resumes adhere to specific guidelines and …

Here are some websites and platforms to gain insight and search for music industry opportunities:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/jobs/
https://www.thedigilogue.com/career-listings
https://www.billboard.com/pro/
https://hitsdailydouble.com/
https://entrepreneurthearts.com/

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads resumes and curriculum vitae by parsing, or electronically analyzing the text. It extracts key …

Career Center Resources

Resume Samples

Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Aaron >
  • Cranberry Twp, PA
Meet Robert >
  • Boston, MA
Meet Deanna >
  • Phoenixville, PA
Meet Katie >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Owner & Financial Planner Steel City Wealth Collaborative
Meet Kelly >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Lead Investigator Highmark
Meet Michael >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Farrell >
  • Greencastle, PA
  • Site Manager Franklin Logistics
Meet Joshua >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Senior Consultant Deloitte
Meet Miranda >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Cloud Data Engineer Duquesne Light
Meet Jamie >
  • Rochester, NY
Meet Conner >
  • Lexington, Massachusetts
  • Substitute Teacher Lexington Public Schools
Meet Gracie >

Did you know?

Some of the top employers for Class of 2020 grads in the fields of marketing and sales included DICK's Sporting Goods, PNC, UPMC, and American Eagle Outfitters. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details!

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