Exploring Careers

Selecting a major and considering the career possibilities ahead of you can seem like a daunting process. That’s why the Career Center is here to help, no matter where you are in your decision process.  Check out our exploration resources here!

April & May 2024 Shadow In Your City

Take a tour! Meet an employee or alumni! Ask questions about internships, permanent positions, and the application process! Learn how to stand out as a job or internship candidate! How? Participate in Shadow In Your City.

The Shadow in Your …

By Shirley Stuckert
Shirley Stuckert
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Neuroscience: A brief overview of the opportunities this interdisciplinary field offers and considerations in job search strategies.

Neuroscience is a vast and interdisciplinary field that offers a wide range of opportunities at various levels of education. Let’s break down each level along with the specializations and additional coursework/minors/certifications that could enhance your career prospects:

Undergraduate Level:

Specializations:

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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LAW SCHOOL EXPLORATION SERIES 2024: NEW YORK CITY (JULY 16-18)

Happy to announce that the Law School Exploration Series 2024 is taking on New York City in Mid July (July 16-18). The Law School Exploration Series is a chance for current and former Pitt students to tour different Law Schools …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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Navigating the Crossroads After Your PhD: Choosing Between Academia and Industry

Completing a PhD is a monumental achievement, but it often leads to a critical juncture: deciding between pursuing a career in academia or transitioning to industry. This decision can significantly impact your future trajectory, making it crucial to weigh various …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Break Through Tech AI is now recruiting students for the 2024/25 Virtual program which will begin in June 2024! Break Through Tech AI is a free, 1-year extracurricular program that helps undergraduate college women (trans and cis), nonbinary, and other …

By Ashley Steffy
Ashley Steffy Career Consultant, STEM
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Exploring Careers Resources

With a degree in Physics, students can pursue careers in research and development, science, engineering, education, medicine, law, business, and …

Neuroscience is a vast and interdisciplinary field that offers a wide range of opportunities at various levels of education. Let’s …

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