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!

Shadow in NYC, DC and Philly Registration Now Open

Join us for Shadow in Your City, happening April 29 through May 10. Join Pitt staff in New York City, Washington D.C., and/or Philadelphia to meet employers, alumni, and see what a job in each city is like! Ask questions …

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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