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Considering a Gap Year? Maximize your Potential by Pausing with Purpose

Are you feeling uncertain about diving straight into a career or grad school after college? Graduating from college is a significant milestone, but it doesn’t mean you have to jump straight into a career or grad school. Taking a gap …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Engineering and Technology- The Job and Internship Search

Tips on Searching for  Engineering and Tech Jobs/Internships

The Engineering and Technology career field requires specialized high skills, thus, representing an opportunity for professionals to enjoy what they do along with a prosperous financial reward. As a new graduate or …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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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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Pitt Commons Launches Mentoring Program for First Generation Students

Calling all first-generation students, registration for the First at Pitt Mentorship Program is now open! Through this program you will be connected with a first-gen alumni mentor to discuss academics, post-graduation plans, and how to succeed at Pitt.

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By Mary Ramsey
Mary Ramsey Program Coordinator of Student Success Initiatives
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Pitt2Pitt could be your path to graduate school

Launched in 2020, the program provides a tuition scholarship to Pitt students and alumni seeking to continue their education. Earn up to $7,500 off your tuition by applying to one of the University’s 100-plus participating post-graduate programs; when you’re accepted, you’ll …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director
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