Alumni Resources and Programs

The Price Office of Career Services is here to support our USC Price alumni. If you are navigating career transitions, whether through advancement or a new field, meet with a career advisor to see if our services are right for you.

Handshake

USC Price alumni can maintain access to Price career resources and Price Focused Career Advising through Handshake. Search for jobs, make career advising appointments, and access Price specific career resources all with in Handshake!

Learn how to activate your Handshake account by selecting “Alumni” under “Handshake Activation Directions”

How to Make an Advising Appointment

Appointments with Thomas Eng ([email protected]) and Valerie Savior ([email protected]) are all scheduled via Handshake!

• After gaining access and logging into Handshake, click on “Career Center.”
• Select “Appointments.”
• Click “Schedule a New Appointment” button in the upper-left of the page. 
• 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. You will be taken to the overview of the appointment where you can cancel the appointment or add comments before the appointment!

Jobs and Internships

Your Handshake profile is the key to finding a job or internship on the platform. When you fill out your profile: 

• Handshake gives you personalized job recommendations based on the information you provide on your profile – so you can find jobs and internships that are right for you.
• You increase your chances of having a recruiter message you directly with job opportunities and event invitations. In fact, 80% of students who fill out their profile receive a message from a recruiter.

Handshake also uses your job interests to recommend opportunities to you. Your job interests include: 

• Job type: select part-time job, full-time job, or internship. 
• Job location: choose the cities that you would like to live and work in. 
• Job roles: select at least three positions that interest you. 

TIP: You can change and update your interests at any time.