There is one key step in the interview process many people seem to forget. They concentrate on the questions and what to wear then breathe a sigh of relief when it is over. But it is not over! After the interview there is the thank you note. This key piece of paper can help you…Continue Reading Say Thank You
We are on the verge of a hot, humid summer but are you going to go to the beach everyday? For most people that is just not possible. In our fantasies we would be spending the hot days of summer at the beach or lying by the pool. Unfortunately, we do not live in our…Continue Reading Finding That Summer Job
Job Interview Questions A great website for all things related to the interview. It has thousands of questions that you may run into during the job interview. The site also gives great tips for generating your own questions and different ways to prepare for and follow-up after the interview. Researching Companies Online One of the…Continue Reading More Great Websites to Help with Career Development and the Job Search!
When preparing for the job search and interview most people experience the same thoughts: what do I want to do, how am I going to find the job, I need to write my resume, what am I going to wear to the interview, and so on. These are common thoughts that run through your mind…Continue Reading Employers taking that Closer Look
5. Take summer classes! While this may not seem the most fun thing you could do, it does give you the opportunity to take classes outside of your major to explore different topics to expand your knowledge. 4. Study Abroad! As a college student you have the best opportunity to travel the world all under…Continue Reading Top 5 Things to Do this Summer!
Next Monday the Career Center will be hosting the Education Career Fair in the Stern Student Center Ballroom (3:00-5:00). This is a great opportunity for anybody who is interested in a career in education. And remember, you do not have to be an education major to attend the fair. School systems from all over South…Continue Reading Education Career Fair Next Week!
The interview process is much like the marketing pitch of a salesman. He is trying to make his product stand out among the competitors. So like the salesman, you need to make sure your product, You, stands out among the other applicants. In order to do this you must be aware of what you have…Continue Reading Defining Your Brand
Remember this Wednesday, February 20 is the FutureQuest Career Fair 2008. The event will be in the Gaillard Auditorium on Calhoun Street (easy walking distance) from Noon to 3:30 pm. If you do not feel like walking the Career Center will be providing a shuttle van for students. It will pick you up in front…Continue Reading FutureQuest Career Fair This Week!
When entering the ‘real’ world you have several different avenues offered to you. First you could go into the private sector (big business, corporations, privately owned businesses), the public sector (government), or the non-profit sector. Many of the students at the College of Charleston are seeing the non-profit world as a place where they want…Continue Reading Alumni Interview: Working for a Non-Profit
Writing a personal statement for Graduate School, Medical School or Law School is an important step in the acceptance process. Your personal statement allows the review boards to understand who you are: your goals, your personality, and why you want enter a post-secondary program. But a trend among some students when they are writing their…Continue Reading Personal Statements: Going Back to the Basics