Career & Internship Advising
Career advancement is a lifelong process that starts now!
Whether you’re a freshman, senior, or graduate student our staff can assist you with your professional development needs.
Meet with a staff member to discuss:
Looking for a Resume Review?
Follow these simple steps below:
- Create a draft resume with the resources found in our Online Tool Kit https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/toolkit/ or Beginner Resume & Cover Letter Path on the Experience Viterbi App
- Log-in to Vmock* at https://vmock.com/usc and upload your resume and receive feedback to edit your resume
- Attend a Resume Lab hosted on a weekly basis to get your unique questions answered. See schedule here: https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops/ or https://viterbi.usc.edu/calendar/
- For further review on content, stop by our office (RTH 218) for our drop-in advising hours and you must bring printed copies of your resume and job description. <---To see a sample click here
*These resources were specifically created for Undergraduate and Masters level students; the feedback may not applicable for PhD students. PhD students should use the resume tools found on the Experience Viterbi App*
Drop In Career Advising
Drop-in Advising is on a first-come-first serve basis.
Fall 2019
August 26 - December 13, 2019
Monday-Friday 12pm-3pm
*Drop-ins will be unavailable on the following dates to due staff involvement in Career Events: September 4, 13th, 27th, 30th, October 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Schedule an Appointment
Make an appointment on Viterbi Career Gateway by clicking “ Counseling Appointment” in the drop-down menu under “Counseling & Calendar”on the left side of the homepage.
Resume and cover letter review is only available during Drop-In Advising hours. We do not provide scheduled appointments for this service.
Appointment Location
Viterbi Career Connections
Ronald Tutor Hall (RTH) 218
Career Advising Sessions
Recommended at least once per year
Drop In or Schedule an Appointment
“Check-in” to make sure you are on a successful path
From College to Career
Seek support or guidance with professional development topics on
Career or Graduate School Exploration, Internship or Job Search, Salary Negotiations, Accepting/Declining Job Offers, Professionalism, Networking etc.
What You Can Expect During An Advising Session
Sessions are meant to open a dialogue to promote awareness of steps you can take to find professional success during and after college.
Advisors may ask for information about your major, class standing, and what you are most interested in discussing during your session.
You can expect to explore professional career, internship or graduate school opportunities, create action items regarding your career and internship process, or have your career-related questions answered.
Make sure to come prepared with questions or printed materials such as resumes, cover letters, or personal statements for review.
Meet the Career Advising Team
Kaitlin Harada
Director
M. Lilian Barajas
Associate Director
Patty Dang
Assistant Director
Maggie Cutler
Employer Relations Coordinator