Viterbi How to Get Hired - Employer Insights
September 2, 17, & 18, 2026
The USC Viterbi How to Get Hired - Employer Insights, hosted by Viterbi Career Connections, showcases our alumni and industry partners through hands-on, student-facing programming. Students gain direct insights from engineers, recruiters, and alumni, while participating organizations strengthen their brand, connect with top talent, and give back to the Viterbi community.
Every employer workshop presenter receives a customized engineering student resume book.
Employer Hosted Career Workshops
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Industry Partners have the opportunity to present a professional workshop marketed to engineering students. Workshops can be presented virtually or in-person, at USC.
Each workshop employer receives:
- A targeted engineering student resume book aligned with recruiting interests
- Customized marketing outreach to attract their desired student audience to the workshop
- Early-season branding opportunities with Viterbi engineering students
Past Workshops:
- How to Succeed in a Technical Interview for Software Engineering (hosted by The Trade Desk)
- Professional Networking & Forming Authentic Relationships (hosted by QVEST Consulting)
- Writing a Strong Resume (hosted by Northrop Grumman)
- How to Make the Most of Career Fair (hosted by Lockheed Martin)
- Demystifying the Internal Hiring Process (hosted by NVIDIA)
Employer Resume Review Day
Friday, September 18th, 2026
Alumni/ and Employers - Register above to be a resume reviewer.
Students - Registration link will be emailed to you.
During Resume Review Day, employers and alumni volunteer their time to connect with engineering students, offering industry insights and personalized resume feedback in focused, two-hour sessions.
Each Resume Reviewer receives:
- one-on -one session with USC engineering students to read their resume and provide feedback.
- Opportunity to brand your organization early in recruiting season
- Breakfast provided for on-campus resume reviewers!
Resume Review Day Schedule:
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - On-Campus
- 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Virtual
Each representative must commit to the full time block when registering.
Why attend the How to Get Hired Series?
- Identify talented engineering students early in the recruiting season, generate name recognition for your organization.
- Promote your openings to engaged students and build a pipeline of talent before the Engineering Career & Internship Expo.
- Receive a resume book of engineering students based on your target major and degree level. (sponsoring, workshop employers only).
Participation includes:
- Access to your own professional development workshop or interact with students during each daily signature activity.
- Network with students from different Viterbi engineering majors throughout the event.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC Viterbi School of Engineering operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor
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