For Faculty & Staff
Career Services + Faculty & Staff = Career-Ready Students
At Pitt-Bradford, preparing students for life after graduation is a shared effort. Career Services is here to partner with faculty and staff to help students build the skills, confidence, and experiences they need to thrive in their next chapter.
Our work is grounded in the NACE Career Readiness Competencies—a national framework that defines the key skills employers seek in new college graduates, including communication, teamwork, critical thinking, professionalism, leadership, and other essential skills.
How We Can Support You:
- Class & Group Presentations -
Workshops tailored to your course or student group on topics like résumé building, career exploration, interviewing, LinkedIn, and career readiness. - Career Readiness Integration -
Collaborate with us to embed NACE competencies into your curriculum, research opportunities, or student employment roles. - Internship & Job Connections -
We connect students with employers and community partners for career-related experiences. Let’s work together to promote field-specific opportunities. - Custom Career Support -
Have a course, project, or initiative that could benefit from career-focused guidance? We’ll co-create programming that meets your goals and students’ needs. - Career Tools & Resources -
Access and share guides, digital tools, and job/internship platforms that support students’ career development.
Class & Group Presentations
Career Services Micro-Workshops Registration (30 Minutes)
Looking to connect your students with real-world career skills without leaving the classroom? Our 30-minute micro-workshops are designed to bring practical, engaging content directly to your students, whether they're exploring career paths, building resumes, or preparing for interviews.
Faculty and staff are invited to request any of the sessions below for their courses or programs. While most workshops are available both in-person and virtually, we recommend in-person delivery whenever possible to maximize interactivity, discussion, and student engagement.
Build a Resume That Tells Your Story
Students will learn how to create a resume that effectively highlights their skills, experiences, and accomplishments in a way that resonates with employers and graduate schools. This session covers formatting, tailoring content, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Ideal for: Sophomores – Seniors
Interview with Confidence
Students will gain tools to prepare for interviews and communicate strengths effectively, and learn how to answer common questions, reflect on experiences, and handle nerves with confidence.
Ideal for: Juniors, Seniors, (MSW)Graduate Students
Make the Most of Career Fairs
Walks students through how to prepare for a career fair—from researching employers and crafting an elevator pitch to following up afterward.
Ideal for: All students, especially those attending upcoming fairs
LinkedIn 101: Build Your Online Brand
An overview of how to create a strong LinkedIn profile, grow a professional network, and use LinkedIn to explore career paths and opportunities.
Ideal for: Sophomores – Graduate Students
Finding Your Fit: Exploring Majors and Careers
Helps students reflect on interests, values, and strengths to explore possible majors and career paths. Includes tools and campus resources to support exploration.
Ideal for: First-year students, Undeclared majors
Job & Internship Search Strategies That Work
Students will learn practical methods for searching for internships and jobs, including how to utilize job boards, leverage networking, and identify hidden opportunities.
Ideal for: Juniors, Seniors, (MSW)Graduate Students
Handshake How-To: Your Gateway to Opportunities
A step-by-step guide to navigating Handshake, our campus’s platform for job and internship listings, events, and employer connections.
Ideal for: All students
Quick Guide to Micro-Internships
Introduces micro-internships, short-term, project-based experiences that build skills and resumes. Students learn how to find and apply for these flexible opportunities.
Ideal for: Sophomores – Seniors
Career Services Micro-Workshops Registration (30 Minutes)
Together, we can help students reflect on their experiences, articulate their skills, and take confident steps toward their goals.
Contact: Shannon Ridenour, Coordinator of Career Services, smr14@pitt.edu, Frame-Westerberg Commons, Room 202.