Year: 2011

3 Things That Will Get You Hired

Originally posted on NewGradLife It is simple – the way to stand out and get hired is to understand what a hiring manager goes through. Today, two or three times as many applications and resumes are received for virtually every open job; hiring managers are buried under reams of paper or thousands of e-mails. So,…Continue Reading 3 Things That Will Get You Hired

Hire Level Art Gallery Seeks Submissions

 Don’t Trash It! Immortalize it! The newly created Career Center’s Hire Level Art Gallery is seeking student artwork to adorn our walls for students, alumni, and recruiters’ viewing pleasure. If interested in submitting your artwork for consideration, contact: Katie Smith smithkl@cofc.edu 953-5692 Lightsey Center, 2nd Floor…Continue Reading Hire Level Art Gallery Seeks Submissions

More College Graduates Take Public Service Jobs

By Catherine Rampell New York Times – Business Day A great article published earlier this month on studies that highlighted the recent trend for seeing more college graduates taking jobs in the public service and nonprofit sectors, due both to the economy and for personal reasons.  This would be a good read for any upcoming graduate, or one interested…Continue Reading More College Graduates Take Public Service Jobs

How to Handle Tough Interview Questions

From Commongood Careers *This article focuses on the nonprofit sector, but can be applicable to any and all interviews. Let’s face it. Not all interview questions are created equally, and some are more challenging to answer than others. However, most hiring managers are not out to stump or trick candidates in their interview questions. Rather,…Continue Reading How to Handle Tough Interview Questions

10 Careers That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago

From CareerRookie and Careerbuilder.com Every so often, you meet someone with a job title that makes you go, “Huh?” Either it’s too technical to understand, too hard to describe or in some cases, people just may not have heard of it. But, why would someone not have heard about a job’s existence? Simple: All the…Continue Reading 10 Careers That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago

Tips for Following Up After the Spring Career Fair

Here are a few reminders, ideas and suggestions for following up with employers after the Fair: Visit organization/companies websites for additional information. Apply online to companies that indicated this as your next step in their application process or follow the instructions you were provided in order to indicate your interest. Promptly follow up with recruiters…Continue Reading Tips for Following Up After the Spring Career Fair

Are You Ready For the Spring Career Expo?

Have you researched the employers that will be attending? Is your resume up to date and relevant for to the Career Fair employers and schools? Do you have appropriate, professional attire to wear? If you need any guidance or assistance in preparing for the Fair, please make sure to check out the Career Expo Student/Alumni…Continue Reading Are You Ready For the Spring Career Expo?

SPRING 2011 CAREER FAIR – HOW TO PREPARE & WHAT TO EXPECT

Spring 2011 Career Fair Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12:00 – 3:30 pm Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC *Open to students and alumni of The College of Charleston & The Citadel The day is finally approaching. After four (or five) years, you are now ready to go into the world of professional employment….Continue Reading SPRING 2011 CAREER FAIR – HOW TO PREPARE & WHAT TO EXPECT

“Thursday Night Career Series”

In an effort to try and reach out to students and alumni that may not be able to access the Career Center during the day, the Career Center will be starting a “Career Night” workshop series on Thursday nights that will focus on a different topic each week. All workshops will be held in the Career…Continue Reading “Thursday Night Career Series”

How to answer ‘Tell me a little about yourself?’

From CNNLiving.com & CareerBuilder.com To a painter, an untouched canvas holds unlimited possibility for a bold new creation. But for each artist, the potential for something great is counterweighed by the potential for unparalleled failure. Similarly, excitement and anxiety loom over job interviews. When you present yourself to an employer, you hope all the right…Continue Reading How to answer ‘Tell me a little about yourself?’