Career Advising & Workshops

Career Advising

30-minute sessions with career advisors are available to schedule up to two weeks in advance on Viterbi Career Gateway.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (subject to advisor availability)

No appointments are required for these 15-minute sessions with career advisors.

Log in to the Zoom Drop-In Hours to be connected automatically with a Viterbi career adviser.

Hours: 12-3 p.m. (first come, first served)

Our counselors provide advising sessions tailored to meet individual student needs and goals.

Common topics include:

Job/internship search
Career exploration
Developing professional goals
Negotiating and evaluating job/internship offers
Networking tips
Behavioral interview prep
Resume and cover letter review (only available during drop-in hours)

Sessions are meant to open a dialogue about the 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.

Workshops

Group Q&A sessions centered on a topic of the week. Attendees will meet with career advising staff or employer partners to learn about common career-related questions and concerns.

Work on your resume or learn to navigate Viterbi Career Gateway with a career advisor to get tips on the spot. Remember to bring your laptop for these hands-on workshops.

Visit Viterbi Career Gateway to RSVP and view the workshop calendar.

Can't make it to a workshop? View our online workshop sessions or download our workshop presentations below to learn from home.

Meet the Career Advising Team

Kaitlin Harada, Director
haradak@usc.edu

M. Lilian Barajas, Associate Director
mlrivera@usc.edu

Maggie Cutler Young, Employer Relations
maggiecu@usc.edu

Patty Dang, Assistant Director
patty.dang@usc.edu

Brittany Chu, Assistant Director
brittalc@usc.edu