The Major/Minor Fair, hosted by the SGA, will be held on October 16th from 11am – 2pm on Physicians Promenade. This is an great opportunity for you, the undecided student, to learn about the variety of majors and minors offered at CofC. Also, it’s a chance for you to speak with faculty and other students…Continue Reading Undecided about your major? Attend the Major/Minor Fair!
Networking 101
Networking is a valuable skill used in the job search. Through your connections you can get access to information about jobs and companies that is not located on the internet. Only a small percentage of jobs are posted on the Internet job databases (approximately 20%) so you must know people who know people in order…Continue Reading Networking 101
The Five (or six) Year Plan
Years ago the standard time frame for college of four years (hence the titles “Four Year College” and “Two Year College”) but fast forward to present day and a lot of students are spending upwards of five to six years in college. Is this wrong? It depends on the reasons. If you are staying in…Continue Reading The Five (or six) Year Plan
Don’t Just Sit There, Get Out There!
College is more than just classes! You may be thinking that this is odd for someone who works for the college to say but it is true. Through your classes you are getting the necessary educational background needed for the world but everything else you do in college is important too! Through clubs, greek life,…Continue Reading Don’t Just Sit There, Get Out There!
Finding Happiness in the Workplace
Your mission should you choose to accept it is . . . . . . to find a career that you love! Sometimes this is easier said than done but it should be everyone’s goal. As a child growing up you dreamed of doing something that you loved, anything from being a firefighter, a veterinarian,…Continue Reading Finding Happiness in the Workplace
The Untried Source
When advising students about searching for jobs there is one source that I always recommend, especially if they wan to move to an area they are not in or not familiar with. This resource is the Chamber of Commerce. The majority of cities and regions have a chamber of commerce and a website to promote…Continue Reading The Untried Source
Congrats Seniors! Now what are you going to do?
Congratulations Seniors! You have made it through 4 (or more) years here at the College of Charleston, but where are you going now? At the Career Center we have a lot of resources that you can use to find the path best suited for you. Check out these resources and good luck in the future!…Continue Reading Congrats Seniors! Now what are you going to do?
Finding That Summer Job
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
Employers taking that Closer Look
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
Top 5 Things to Do this Summer!
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!