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Viterbi - Increase Your Salary: Evaluate & Negotiate Your Job/Internship Offer
Tue, Mar 04, 2025 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please register through Handshake. This event is for Viterbi Engineering students only, non-Viterbi students will not be admitted.
Receiving an offer is exciting, but should you accept it right away? Learn an offer's ins and outs to ensure you get the best possible compensation package. Join Viterbi Career Connections for "Increase Your Salary: Evaluating & Negotiating Your Job Offer," an interactive workshop designed to help you evaluate and get the most out of your offer.
In this interactive session, you will:
Assess how well a job offer matches your expectations.
Understand the components of a job offer, including salary, benefits, bonuses, and more.
Discover how to assess the full value of a job offer, considering both financial and non-financial aspects.
Learn negotiation techniques to discuss better compensation and benefits.
Learn how to articulate your value and negotiate without compromising the job offer.
Participate in a role-playing exercise to practice your negotiation skills and receive feedback.
Walk away with action items and resources, making you confident in your offer negotiation skills.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Viterbi - Resume & Cover Letter 1.0: What Recruiters Look For (VIRTUAL)
Tue, Mar 25, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please register through Handshake. This event is for Viterbi engineering majors only. Non-Viterbi students will not be admitted.
Wondering how to write a strong resume? Join Viterbi Career Connections for "Resume & Cover Letter 1.0: What Recruiters Look For," an introductory workshop designed to help you get started on crafting an effective resume and cover letter to ensure you stand out by reflecting on your greatest strengths, skills, and accomplishments. Find out what employers look for, review tips and samples, and explore different resume formats. Have your resume draft ready to take notes and make modifications in real-time!
In this informative session, you will:
Understand the fundamental components of a resume and cover letter, including formatting, structure, and content.
Identify key elements recruiters look for in resumes and cover letters.
Learn how to structure and write a cover letter that effectively introduces yourself and complements your resume.
Understand the best practices for formatting and structuring your documents to ensure they are Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-friendly.
Learn how AI comes into play and how to utilize it effectively.
Walk away with the next steps to make your resume application-ready.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - Virtual Event
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Viterbi - Resume 2.0: How to Turn Applications into Interviews (VIRTUAL)
Tue, Mar 25, 2025 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please register through Handshake. This event is for Viterbi engineering students only. Non-Viterbi students will not be admitted.
Wondering what resumes get picked for interviews? Join Viterbi Career Connections for "Resume 2.0: How to Turn Applications into Interviews," a workshop designed to provide you with strategies and techniques to make your resume stand out. By the end of the session, you should feel more confident in creating a resume that captures recruiters' attention and conveys your qualifications for the positions you are applying for.
In this informative and interactive session, you will:
Understand the importance of tailoring your resume and cover letter to specific job descriptions and how this directly impacts interview invitations.
Learn how to write a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the position.
Understand the importance of how to align your skills and experiences with the job description.
Learn how AI comes into play and how you can utilize it effectively.
Identify and incorporate industry-specific keywords that will help your resume get noticed.
Gain insights into what makes an application stand out versus what can detract from your candidacy.
Location: Virtual Event
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Alumni Career Panel & Mixer
Wed, Mar 26, 2025 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Alumni Career Panel & Mixer connects students with Viterbi Alumni and industry professionals who will share their career journey & advice on how they landed their internships & full-time jobs.
Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 101
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
