In honor of National AmeriCorps Week (March 10-18) a small committee of us on campus would like to recognize those students, faculty, staff and alumni who have, or are currently serving, in the AmeriCorps national service program, whether it was in NCCC, VISTA or State/National. We are hoping to compile a list of all those…Continue Reading National AmeriCorps Week – Have You Served?
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
Workers finding fulfillment in encore careers
Some ditching corporate life for jobs in health care, education, nonprofits From MSNBC.com: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34882646/ns/business-careers/…Continue Reading Workers finding fulfillment in encore careers
100 Best Companies to Work For in 2010
From CNNMoney.com and Fortune 500 highlighting their annual list of the best companies in the U.S. to work for. You can search the article for companies by location, pay and benefits. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/bestcompanies/2010/snapshots/1.html?hpt=Sbin…Continue Reading 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2010
Here, There, & Everywhere: How Might ePortfolios Live Beyond a Student’s Graduation?
From CampusTechnology.com: An interesting article on the growth of ePortfolios with technology, and how students can utilize their ePortoflios beyond graduation. http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2009/11/01/ePortfolios.aspx…Continue Reading Here, There, & Everywhere: How Might ePortfolios Live Beyond a Student’s Graduation?
7 New Year’s Resolutions for your Career
From CNN.com and Fortune 500. An interesting article on things not to forget about when, even in an economic downturn, thinking about advancement both in the workplace and your career. http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/30/news/economy/career_resolutions.fortune/index.htm…Continue Reading 7 New Year’s Resolutions for your Career
Tips on How to Find and Survive Holiday Jobs
From Suite101.com: Making Extra Cash During Holidays Means Paying Attention to Details http://careeradvice.suite101.com/article.cfm/tips_on_how_to_find_and_survive_holiday_jobs…Continue Reading Tips on How to Find and Survive Holiday Jobs
Applying to Jobs Online? 3 Mistakes to Avoid!
From NewGradLife: Job hunting online seems to be simple these days, just a few clicks and you have submitted your application – but what if we are doing something wrong when applying to jobs online? Using the Internet for a long time now, I can safely say that while trying to get a job online…Continue Reading Applying to Jobs Online? 3 Mistakes to Avoid!
ACT 2009 Occupational Opportunities Report
Perhaps more than ever, workplace skills are key to finding and retaining employment. If you’re considering a new occupation in the new year and want to explore some possibilities, check out the new “Occupational Opportunities” report issued by ACT, Inc. The eight-page report is available online, for free. http://www.act.org/news/releases/2009/12-07-09.html…Continue Reading ACT 2009 Occupational Opportunities Report
From temp gig to dream job
From CNN Money: http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/07/news/economy/hired_temp/index.htm?cnn=yes For those on the hunt for a new job, temping may feel like a last resort. But some determined professionals are finding it’s a way to upgrade their careers….Continue Reading From temp gig to dream job