How to Get Hired Series

The How to Get Hired Series is a multi-day event that helps undergraduate and graduate engineering students develop key professional skills while connecting with Viterbi industry partners and alumni. This series provides a great opportunity for you to gain insights from industry experts on what it takes to get hired and prepare for this fall's recruiting season. Employers and Alumni host workshops and provide industry feedback on students' resumes and interview answers during the Resume Review Day and Mock Interview Day.

The Fall 2024 Get Hired Series will be offered on-campus and virtually.

This series is only available in the Fall semester.

September 4: Employer Workshops
September 5: Resume Review Day
September 16: Employer Workshops
September 17: Employer Mock Interviews

Fall 2025: Schedule of events

“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.”

Participate in Industry Workshops led by Employers and Alumni.

Time	Event	Company Name	Location
10:00 am - 11:00 am	What Recruiters Look for at the Career Fair	TBA	In-Person
11:30 am - 12:30 pm	How to Ace Your Technical Interview: Software Engineering	TBA	In-Person
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	What Recruiters Look for in a Resume	TBA	In-Person
6:30 pm -7:30 pm	Interviewing for Startups: From Application to Offer	TBA	In-Person

As part of Viterbi's How to Get Hired Series, Resume Review Day provides students an opportunity to receive guidance and feedback on their resumes from industry partners and Viterbi alumni. This event is designed for students to gain valuable insights and build professional connections.

Students will have the opportunity to:

Get tailored feedback to improve their resume.
Learn from industry experts and alumni who can provide valuable tips and advice on resume writing.
Engage in open networking with industry professionals and alumni.

Get a 1:1 Resume Review with an Employer or Alumni!

On-Campus: TBA
Virtual TBA

Sign up for a 20-minute session. LIMIT of 1 review per person.

Registration: Pre-registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.

Resume reviews are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

As part of Viterbi's How to Get Hired Series, Mock Interview Day provides students with valuable opportunities to connect with industry experts and Viterbi alumni. This event will help refine your behavioral interviewing and networking skills, boost your confidence, and equip you with the tools needed to excel in future job interviews.

Students will have the opportunity to:

Practice interview skills with Viterbi corporate partners to gain practical experience.
Discover techniques for answering both traditional and behavioral interview questions.
Receive feedback on all aspects of interviewing.
Engage in open networking with industry professionals and alumni.

On-Campus: TBA
Virtual: TBA

Sign up for a 20-minute session. LIMIT of 1 mock interview per person.

Registration: Pre-registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.

REGISTRATION FOR MOCK INTERVIEW DAY WILL BE OPEN AND SENT ON SEPTEMBER 11TH AT 12PM.

Mock Interviews are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.