Opinion | What is the catch-22 for new graduates?

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • March 14, 2025

This catch-22 situation is a major problem in the workforce, as entry levels are beginning to require several years of experience. Many online guides will recommend volunteer positions, freelance work, job shadowing or, my personal favorite — unpaid internships. 

Internships help students manage time, discover new opportunities 

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024

Students and faculty discuss the pros and cons of having an internship during the school year.

Pitt students describe search for summer opportunities

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

As summer approaches, the pressure to find a job or internship increases — with events such as Pitt’s career fair offering opportunities to look for them. Whether it’s to further career goals, make a bit of money or both, students are searching for ways to spend their time this summer.

Satire | Do interns even deserve to be paid in experience?

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • January 31, 2024

Food and housing costs aren’t getting any lower, but with the job market growing more competitive than ever, some believe experience may have more monetary value than actual money.

Pitt students reflect on summer jobs, internships and activities

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer • August 26, 2021

For some students, summer includes relaxing and taking a break from the rush and workload of college, while for others it involves a different type of busyness. With classes starting Friday, Pitt students reflected on their experiences from this summer.

Internships on the decline: Coronavirus hits student job market

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • April 20, 2020

As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic struck nationwide, workplaces cancelled or postponed summer internships accordingly, leaving many Pitt students without the summer opportunities that are often crucial to career development. 

College students find big-league niches

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • February 6, 2019

A vast majority of people don’t ever get the shot to pursue a sports-related job, yet alone their dream job –– but some do.

Take a gap year before grad school

By Rachel Boward, For The Pitt News • September 12, 2018

Taking a gap year after graduation provides a break for students who’ve spent their lives in academia. It also allows students to discover a purpose outside of education and pursue job opportunities.

Don’t let responsibilities ruin your summer

By Brian Gentry | Senior Columnist • April 23, 2018

When I was a kid and it got above 90 degrees, my parents would put out a sprinkler in the lawn and my brother and I would spend hours running back and forth through the water. My parents would work in...