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.

Thriving in the Virtual Working Environment: How to be successful and advance in your career.

Being successful and advancing in the virtual working environment: Here are some suggestions to facilitate your journey and to THRIVE:

Communicate effectively and regularly: In a remote working environment, it’s essential to communicate regularly with your colleagues and managers. Keep …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science
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Wellbeing in the Virtual Work Environment: Tips and Considerations

Consider the following tips for wellbeing in the virtual working environment:

Preparing for your work day: Get up, have your morning beverage or breakfast of choice, enjoy a morning routine of stretching, walking or yoga, or whatever you enjoy typically, …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science
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“Getting Your Start in Marketing” by Emily Phelps, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Shikun & Binui

“I advise an undergrad pursuing a career in Media, Communications, and the Creative Arts to use your ability to think outside the box in your job search! Many industries people do not typically consider creative fields and still need people …

By Emily Phelps
Emily Phelps Marketing and Communications Coordinator
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Sales, Marketing & Entrepreneurship Week

The Career Center is here to support Sales, Marketing, & Entrepreneurship students all year long, but we created events just for you from March 20-March 31.

THE MAIN EVENT!
Careers in Sports Panel and Networking Night
Wednesday, March 22; 6 …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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Why is Relevant Experience So Important?

Understanding What Relevant Experience Means

Posted by Glassdoor Team Last Updated June 29, 2021

Having relevant experience is important before applying for a job. For a vacancy that receives several applications, employers will need to save time while going through …

By Carol Balk
Carol Balk Career Consultant
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  • Houston
  • CEO The Dragonfly Consulting Group
  • Pittsburgh
  • President & Chief Executive Officer Trib Total Media and 535 Media, LLC
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Director of Finance & Operations Northgate School District
  • Bentonville, AR
  • Incoming Global People Rotation Program Manager Walmart
  • Willow Springs, NC
  • Senior Director Global Procurement Marken
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Peer Leader at SAFE (Sexual Assault Facilitation and Education) University of Pittsburgh
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Associate Director, Product Management Provi
  • Washington, DC
  • Student Research Specialist GW Institute of Public Policy
  • Princeton, NJ
  • Managing Director Africa Innovation & Entrepreneur Gateway

Career Center Resources

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

  • Address: 200 William Pitt Union
  • Phone Number: 412-383-4473
  • Hours: Front Desk open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am- 5:00 pm
  • Consultant Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 am- 3:00 pm
  • Internship Team Drop-In Hours: Monday-Thursday, 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm

Career Center Virtual Services