Career Services Resources for Career Champions

Career Champions are University faculty, staff and even students who are trained to be able to support students who are ready for career conversations.  Here are some of the valuable resources available to the Pitt community.

To learn more about Career Champion training, click here.

RESOURCES:

CAREER CENTRAL & HANDSHAKE

  • Career Central is the centralized hub of career communities, resources, and content to support students in all career exploration and professional planning.
  • Career Communities
  • HANDSHAKE is Pitt’s comprehensive career services platform and the hub for all things college to career– jobs, internships, career fairs, events, and more. This is also your first stop to set up an appointment with the Internship Team and Career Consultants to discuss specific questions regarding your career journey. The platform is designed to be streamlined and provide career information tailored to personalized interests and goals. Read more here:  Handshake 101

EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY

Career consultants can assist students in learning more about their career options. There are several resources available to students such as:

DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE

Resumes and cover letters are reviewed by career consultants, internship specialists, and graduate interns. Students may have documents reviewed by:

The University’s writing center is strongly encouraged for students struggling with wording and grammar.

INTERNSHIP, JOB SEARCH, AND INTERVIEW

In addition to utilizing Handshake and career-related events, students are encouraged to use additional resources provided by the Career Center, such as:

SKILL BUILDING

  • The Outside the Classroom Curriculum (OCC) is a great way for students to obtain the skillset employers are seeking. Curriculum is accessible on Suitable via the my.pitt.edu portal.
  • Career Readiness Guide which teaches students about professionalism, communication, critical thinking, career management, and more.
  • LinkedIn Learning. is on the portal as well and is perfect for learning industry-specific skills, such as project management.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

The employer relations team provides numerous opportunities for students to connect with employers and alumni (Events Access on HANDSHAKE) such as:

  • Information sessions, lunch ‘n learns, site visits.
  • Networking nights, career fairs, and more!
  • Alumni in Residence offer appointment availability and workshops on a diverse range of topics.
  • Pitt Commons is also a great resource for students to build a network and seek advice from alumni.

AFFINITY/IDENTITY COMMUNITIES

Affinity Communities are Identity-focused communities that provide relevant resources and content including industry insights on employers who prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, tips and tools for the job search and interviewing process, and much more: Affinity Community – Pitt Career Central

CAREER CENTER STAFF

Find Your Career Consultant

FURTHER CAREER RESOURCES

Resources – Pitt Career Central| University of Pittsburgh

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