USC Viterbi Career Connections

Check out this article on how a student took on the challenge of their internship being cancelled due to COVID-19 - https://indianexpress.com/article/education/students-voice/how-i-managed-after-losing-internships-during-covid-19-6448983/

: The Power of Networking

Divya Choudhary, a master’s student in data science, kicked off 2020 with a dream summer internship offer focusing on her interest in deep learning and advanced natural language processing. On April 9, however, her internship was cancelled. Divya responded by tapping into her professional network and secured another offer just twelve days later.

What to know how she did it? Check out our recent blog post for Divya's story and advice on the power of networking: https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/celebrating-viterbi-students-the-power-of-networking/

School's out for summer... but Viterbi Career Connections is open!

❓ Schedule career advising appointments
✌️ Attend virtual Trojan Talks and employer events
📝 Polish your resume
💼 Develop professional skills

Learn more about our summer operations: https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/viterbi-career-connections-is-open-during-the-summer/

highlighting the newest members of the USC Viterbi alumni family 🤩

We’re excited to see all the places that the Class of 2020 will go! Make sure to complete the First Destination Survey to let us know your post-grad plans. ✌🏽🎓

First Destination Survey: usc.12twenty.com

Class of 2020, celebrate your transition from students to alumni by joining the Trojan Network, USC's exclusive professional networking and mentorship platform!

🎓 Connect with alumni in a preferred industry or geographic location
💼 Gain valuable career advice specific to your field
👩‍🏫 Find a mentor
🤝 Build a professional network

USC Viterbi also offers Viterbi Link, a Viterbi-specific version of the Trojan Network.

Trojan Network: https://careers.usc.edu/trojan-network/
Viterbi Link: https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/viterbilink/

Congratulations to all of our newest USC Viterbi alumni! Check out where some of these amazing new grads are going 🎓🎉

Make sure to complete the First Destination Survey to let us know your post-grad plans.

First Destination Survey: usc.12twenty.com

Just two more days until graduation! Check out where these soon-to-be Viterbi graduates are heading ✨

We’re excited to see all the places that the Class of 2020 will go! Make sure to complete the First Destination Survey to let us know your post-grad plans. ✌🏽🎓

First Destination Survey: usc.12twenty.com

: Networking

👩‍🏫 Talk to a teacher
🎓 Ask alumni
👂 Hear from recruiters
✌️ Collab with colleagues

For more information, check out our networking toolkit: https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/toolkit-networking/

Some featuring our amazing graduating Viterbi students 🤩

We’re excited to see all the places that the Class of 2020 will go! Make sure to complete the First Destination Survey to let us know your post-grad plans. ✌🏽🎓

First Destination Survey: usc.12twenty.com

: Patty Dang, Assistant Director ✌️

Q: What is your role in the office?
A: As Assistant Director, I meet with students to discuss career exploration, job search, interview preparation, salary negotiation and evaluating job offers. I am knowledgeable about the needs and concerns of international students, and I also run the Viterbi Career Ambassadors Program.

Q: How long have you worked at USC?
A: 3 years

Q: What is one reason why you love working in career services?
A: I love being a part of a student’s professional growth journey. It is wonderful to see students who maybe nervous and worried turn into confident, talented individuals ready to utilize their knowledge and skills to make our world a better place.

Q: What is your current past time while working from home?
A: My current past time while working from home is taking my dog for multiple walks everyday.

Q: What is your favorite place to eat near USC?
A: Ramen Kenjo at the USC Village

Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Pink

Just one week until graduation! Check out where these soon-to-be Viterbi graduates are heading ✨

We’re excited to see all the places that the Class of 2020 will go! Make sure to complete the First Destination Survey to let us know your post-grad plans. ✌🏽🎓

First Destination Survey: usc.12twenty.com

: Studying for Finals

🍴 Eat some protein
🚫 Don't cram for exams
📍 Switch the study spot
👩‍🏫 Teach to someone else
📝 Don't get distracted

Good luck and fight on! ✌️