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

Want to be successful and advance as a remote employee? 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. …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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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.

Sign up …

By Mary Ramsey
Mary Ramsey Program Coordinator of Student Success Initiatives
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Featured Resources

AI is already transforming careers, classrooms, and everyday life. You don’t need to be a tech expert, but you do …

Interviews are your opportunity to show critical thinking, not technical expertise. Use this simple structure when answering AI-related questions:

The …

Knowing how to talk about AI matters as much as knowing how to use it. Employers are not looking for …

Before the Fair: Prep Like a Pro

Research Companies:

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Pitt Career Resources

No matter where you live around the world, there is a member of the Pitt Network ready to connect with …

Resume Samples

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