Women

Welcome!  This community is space for women students to access Career Center services and University support. You will find job search resources, ways to connect with on-campus groups, and strategies for identifying employers who respect and affirm people of all identities and orientation.  These resources compliment the information provided in the Career Communities, where you will find resources for specific industries and areas of study.

To discuss or share additional resources for this affinity group, please contact Carol Balk at carol.balk@pitt.edu.

The Future of Sports is Female: The Rise of Women in the Sports Industry

Published on March 20, 2023

Now is the time for women to make a presence in the sports world, as women have begun to hold positions that were formerly held by men in other areas.

In 1894, Sadie Miller became the first female baseball reporter …

By Erin Wheeler
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Human Workplace Index: Women in the Workplace

Published on March 13, 2023
 MARCH 3, 2022  SARAH BLOZNALIS

The month of March is designated as Women’s History Month – a time to reflect, support, and celebrate all women and the progress being made toward equality. And while there is much to celebrate, there is …

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Do You Struggle With Building a Network? 5 Networking Tips for Women

Published on March 1, 2023
Don’t Fall for These Common Myths About Networking

A woman in one of our leadership programs bristled at the idea of strategic networking.

“It’s self-serving and political — and not who I am,” she said.

She isn’t alone in her reaction. …

By Erin Wheeler
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The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work

Published on February 27, 2023
Linda Babcock
30 May, 2022
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Friends Linda Babcock, Lise Vesterlund, Laurie Weingart, and Brenda Peyser are all professors and high-level administrators at universities. This successful group of women realized that their shared anxieties over time management were symptoms of …

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Spill the Tea: A Women’s Networking Event

Published on February 20, 2023

Spill the Tea will feature teatime and various desserts as you mingle, network and learn about careers, empowerment, and the drive necessary for success.

Recommended attire is business casual

This event is specifically for University of Pittsburgh students and invited …

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