Read on to learn more about our Office of Career Services and the work of eight alums whose dreams, intelligence and energy make them today's agents of change. Ahead Today's graduate will have an average of three to five career changes in the course of his or her working life. Today's employers want candidates to be proficient in the field, possess leadership and analytical abilities and exhibit flexibility. Electronic resume screening is faster and more cost-efficient for employers and more critical for students. Most employers prefer to call candidates directly for interviews at the employers place of business.
Students can initiate interest with employers.
Other main job fairs are the Accounting Consortium, the Pittsburgh Education Fair and Summer Employment Fair. Still Key To Select Industries Employers in retail, service industries, insurance and financial planning still prefer the campus visit. Career Services provides feedback on appearance and preparation for on-campus interviews. Edmund Gould , BS Accounting, '87 Athletic Director, The Rivers Club. Where I started and where I ended up are two completely different things.