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:
Drop In Career Advising
Spring 2019
January 7 - May 9, 2019
Monday-Thursday 2pm-4pm
Summer 2019
May 13 - August 16, 2019
By Appointment Only
Fall 2019
August 26 - December 13, 2019
Monday-Thursday 2pm-4pm
Drop-in Advising is a first-come-first serve basis.
LOOKING FOR A RESUME REVIEW?
Follow these simple steps below:
- Create a draft resume using one of our sample resumes: https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/toolkit/
- Log-in to Vmock* at https://vmock.com/usc and upload your resume and receive feedback to edit your resume- MUST COMPLETE this step to see a career advisor during drop-ins
- 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, M-Thurs, 2- 4 pm.
*This resource is available to Undergraduate and Masters level students; the feedback in not applicable for PhD students.
Please note in order to get your resume reviewed during drop-ins:
Undergrad students must submit their resume on Vmock (Bring a screenshot of your score).
Graduate students must complete Beginner Resume Path on the Experience Viterbi App or web version at: experienceviterbi.usc.edu
Graduate Students
All graduate students are required to complete the Beginner Resume Path on the Experience Viterbi App before they can schedule an appointment or attend Drop In Career Advising. You can also use the web version at experienceviterbi.usc.edu
Schedule an Appointment
Make an appointment on Viterbi Career Gateway by clicking “Request a Counseling Appointment” on the upper right hand 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, except in the summer.
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, Graduate Students
Diane Yoon
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Students