Online Resources

Go to: http://careers.usc.edu and log on to your connectSC account.

Click on the Resources tab to access Candid Career, CARL, Vault, and all of our Career Center related handouts.

ARTSEARCH
The National Employment Bulletin for the Arts includes current job and internship postings in arts administration, production, and
artist and arts education.

BRIDGE: WORLDWIDE MUSIC CONNECTION

The online music connection provides access to thousands of opportunities for musicians in performance, composition, teaching,
competition, administration and more.

CANDID CAREER
Gain access to the career advice of industry professionals, and see it all on Video! This tool features informational interviews to
help you discover and explore your many career options. Search by Industry, Career Title, College Major or Keywords.

CAREER ACCESS RESOURCE LIBRARY (CARL)

Search hardcopy and online resources for your graduate school, internship, fellowship, & career exploration.

CAREERBEAM
Full service career development portal designed to provide all the resources necessary to guide individuals through strategic job
search process and achieve their career goals.

COLLEGEFEED
Insider referrals are the fastest way to get into companies. Showcase yourself with a profile and we'll connect you directly to hiring
managers and founders at 500+ great companies in our fast growing network.

ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Access hundreds of current environmental jobs and internships. This bulletin includes vacancies from all sectors of the job-market
including non-profits, corporations, professional firms, institutions, and Federal, State and local governments.

GLASSDOOR
Career community offering the world an inside look at jobs and companies. What sets this resource apart is their "employee
generated content" - anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more - all posted by employees, job seekers,
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GOING GLOBAL - COUNTRY CAREER GUIDES

Going Global career and employment resources include more than 10,000 pages of constantly-updated content on topics such as:
job search sources, work permit/visa regulations, resume writing guidelines and examples, employment trends, salary ranges,
networking groups, cultural/interviewing advice, major listings by industry sector, non-profits and volunteer opportunities. H1B
employer listings are also available for all 50 states!

iNET INTERNSHIP CONSORTIUM

This resource attracts employers from across the country to post internships that are available to students from a select group of
private universities.

JOBIPEDIA
Students and recent graduates can ask questions about job searching and get answers directly from experienced recruiting
professionals at America's top employers.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Browse a directory of hundreds of Leadership Development and Rotational Programs. Provides employment opportunities across
job functions and industries.

NACE SALARY CALCULATOR

This tool creates the most accurate compensation and employment guidance available relating to your education, employment
history, and other factors.

OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

An online source for opportunities on Capitol Hill including legislative, public affairs and public relations postings in the
Washington DC area.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT TRANSCRIPT

This is a great way for you to track your involvement and leadership activities throughout your time at USC. The involvement
transcript also provides opportunities for you to discover other areas of interest on campus.

VAULT.COM
Insider guides and research documentation on companies, industries, and careers around the globe.
Guides include:
! Investment Management
! Advice from Leaders in Law
! Top Engineering Firms

Articles Include:
! Best Companies to Work For
! Day in the Life
! Top Internships

VERSATILE PHD
The USC Career Center has brought you exclusive access to their site. Clicking on the link from within connectSC will establish your
credential as affiliated with USC and bring you to a Versatile PhD login page. It will not record your name, just the fact that you are
coming from USC. You must login to Versatile Ph.D. from within connectSC to gain access each time. This resource is for CURRENT
Ph.D. students only. Alumni access is not permitted at this time.

WEBINARS:
! Advanced Networking: How LinkedIn Can Help Establish New Relationships and Opportunities
! The Changing World of Getting Hired: Employers Reveal How They Find Top Candidates
! How to be Successful and Advance in Your Career
! What is Personal Branding, and Why Does My Career Depend On It?
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You have the Work ExperienceNow What?

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In addition to the connectSC resources, the USC Career Centers Libguide (libguides.usc.edu/careers) provides tips on:
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Finding Organizations or Executives

Researching Professional Associations
Identifying companies, organizations, industries, executives
Accessing other Research Guides

HOOVERS
This database offers information on companies around the world; it enables you to specify variables such as company location,
company size, industry, company type, people, financial data and specialty criteria.

LEXISNEXIS ACADEMIC
This database includes information on companies around the world often with detailed contact information for key executives.

MINT GLOBAL
This database includes information on companies around the world often with detailed contact information for key executives.

REFERENCEUSA BUSINESSES DATABASE

This database provides information on over 14 million US businesses and is especially useful for locating smaller firms.

Alternatively, the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration sponsors:

O*NET ONLINE
This database is continually updated by surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation. Information from this
database forms the heart of O*NET OnLine, an interactive application for exploring and searching occupations. The database
also provides the basis for our Career Exploration Tools, a set of valuable assessment instruments for workers and students
looking to find or change careers. For access, please visit: http://www.onetonline.org.
For further career research please visit the USC Career Center Library located in Student Union 110.

USC Career Center

3601 Trousdale Parkway, Student Union 110
Los Angeles, CA 90089-4897
(213) 740-9111 | careers@usc.edu | http://careers.usc.edu

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