We educate and empower students and alumni in their development of lifelong career management skills, build mutually-beneficial networking relationships between job seekers and employers and serve as a planning resource for university faculty.

Introducing Cocky Career Ready!

Meet USC's Customized ChatGPT

Cocky Career Ready is your on-demand guide for career readiness and professional development. Whether you need quick tips on building a résumé, receiving guidance for interviews, pursuing experience or standing out in the job market, Cocky Career Ready is here to help — anytime, anywhere. Follow the steps below to access Cocky Career Ready!

1) Log in to ChatGPT using your USC credentials.

2) Simply select the link to get started!

*ChatGPT can make mistakes. OpenAI doesn't use USC ChatGPT EDU workspace data to train its models.

Career Center Hours

We want to help you create your career with confidence -from anywhere! Be sure to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with us on Handshake.

Career Studio Hours | Mon-Fri | 9AM-4:30PM (Virtual or In-Person)
Extended virtual support | Tues-Thurs | 5PM-7PM

Appointments preferred; drop ins accommodated w/ staff availability

Career studio provides support through a peer-to-peer model.

In-person and virtual appointments are available.
Career exploration, resume or cover letter consultations, and job search strategies are just a few of the services offered.
Appointments are also available with our Professional Coaching Staff.
Free headshots and professional clothing, no appointment needed.

Decide it. Experience it. Live it.

The USC Career Center is dedicated to supporting your needs at all stages of the process, whether you are still making decisions about your future direction, looking for hands-on experiences, or are ready for the next steps that will prepare you to live out your career goals.

Student Services

From the basics of exploring major and career options and writing your resume, to connecting with employers for internships and interviews, USC students have access to career coaches and a premiere collection of online tools.

Employer Services

We are proud of the exceptional quality of our students and the top rankings of many of our academic programs. Our recruiting tools and partner support make it easy to achieve your hiring goals.

Faculty Services

We welcome every opportunity to present valuable career management information to your classes. Schedule a time to visit us, or we will even come to you with a tailor-made presentation.

Alumni Services

Most of the services offered to current students are also available to USC alumni. Whether you're in the early stages of your career or are in the midst of a career change, we can help you reach the next level of success.

South Carolina Internship Program Recipient Spotlight

"The Medex internship simply changed my life. It gave me an expressive outlet to grow both professionally and socially, allowing me to fully cement that I am passionate about going into medicine. The SCIP Program impacted my internship by relieving financial burden, allowing me to fully participate in my internship without having to work a second job to pay for school and other expenses."

Career Center

Fall 2025 Career Center Events

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