Career Services

Need help with your resume, networking tips, or interview prep? Meet with a Peer Career Advisor (PCA)!

Our PCAs are senior students who have just completed highly selective internships and are here to share what they have learned. Whether you are navigating the technical interviews for product management roles, prepping for case style interviews in consulting, or exploring other career paths, there is a PCA who can help.

We have both specialized PCAs (experts in consulting) and PCA Generalists who support a wide range of industries and career interests in entertainment, tech, real estate and more!

They can help you:

· Refine your resume and cover letter

· Practice for interviews

· Build networking strategies
Don't miss the chance to get advice from someone who has been in your shoes! Schedule a meeting in Handshake during the school year.

How to make an advising appointment

Appointments with our full-time Career Advisors and student Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) are all scheduled via Handshake!

After logging in, click on "Career Center"

· Select "Appointments" > "Schedule A New Appointment"

· Click on the desired category, then click on the desired type of appointment. You will see a list of available appointment dates appear based on the category and type selected. From this page, you can use the Category, Type, Staff Member, and Appointment Medium menus to change selections and see appointment availability options.

· Click on a time that works for you, enter details about the appointment in the "What can we help you with?" section.

· Click "Request" in the lower-right of the screen.

After scheduling the appointment type that suits your needs, you will receive a confirmation via email and you are all set! Need to cancel, you can email the staff advisor/PCA via Handshake or let us know at ugcareers@marshall.usc.edu. We look forward to meeting with you!

Every year, Marshall Undergraduate Career Services offers several signature programs that help you explore your career options, connect with working professionals, or begin executing your career strategy:

· Career Advantage Program (CAP)

· Employer Recruiting Events

· Career Fairs

· Employer Information Sessions

· Networking Events

· Table Hours

· Coffee Chats

· Industry Nights

Marshall Undergraduate Career Services offers a wide selection of workshops each semester, all designed to keep you informed and build the necessary skills to succeed in the job market. Topics include how to write an effective resume and cover letter, networking, interview preparation, internship and job search.

We collaborate with Marshall student organizations to provide industry-specific workshops, panels, and treks. Further information on these opportunities is made available in our weekly Career Compass Newsletter.

Inve$t in YOU

Take the time to invest in yourself and attend career education workshops to be competitive in the job market. We offer a wide selection of workshops each semester, all designed to keep you informed and build the necessary skills. The Inve$t in YOU campaign lets you gain AND earn opportunities to win great prizes. A calendar of workshops can be found in Handshake.

Further information on these opportunities is made available in our weekly Career Compass Newsletter. Event schedules are available in Handshake.

USC Marshall is a target school for many companies across many industries and geographic locations. By participating in our programs and leveraging a strong Trojan network of alumni, faculty, and corporate partners, we successfully connect Marshall students locally, nationally, and globally. The more you engage with our office, the better positioned you become in achieving your post-graduation goals.

We also collaborate closely with the USC Career Center, which manages USC’s On-Campus Recruiting program (OCR). During the school year, please be sure to review and abide by the expectations outlined within the Trojan Accountability Expectations and take advantage of all that USC has to offer. 

Marshall and Leventhal Undergraduate Majors have access to Handshake, our career services portal that houses resources, a job/internship board, events, and more.

A successful job search often begins with one-on-one contacts that result in strong job leads. Through long-term corporate partnerships and the strength of the Trojan Network, companies engage with Marshall talent through information sessions, coffee chats, on-campus and virtual interviews, day-on-the-job site visits, city treks, club-sponsored activities and other in-person and virtual recruiting events to enhance their visibility to Marshall graduate students.

USC Marshall School of Business, Graduate Career Services hosts the pre-arrival workshops for students enrolled in the specialized masters programs to help prepare for networking, interviewing and recruiting.