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MAPP Career Advising

While MAPP students have access to career counseling through USC Career Center, MAPP students also have a dedicated career advisor. This allows students to get focused career advice about the types of positions and roles our students usually obtain after graduation.

Meet Your Career Advisor

Dr. Urmila Patil, MAPP Senior Career Advisor

How the MAPP Career Advisor Can Help You

  • Updating resumes and LinkedIn profiles
  • Career advice
  • Mock interviews
  • Internship and job opportunities (to be shared regularly via Moodle and email)

At What Stages of Your Journey Should You Reach Out

First 1-2 semesters: Obtain general career advice. Get a rough understanding of the career options available to you. Early 3rd semester: Update your resume, get advice on seeking an internship. Early last semester: Advice on how to approach the job given your background and career ambitions.

Reaching Out

  • Contact Dr. Urmila Patil at .
  • Allow 2-3 business days for a reply.
Pro Tip

Pro Tip

If you want more than a meeting (e.g., resume review) make an appointment at least one week in advance to allow time for revisions.