How NOT to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re at a part-time job, internship, full-time job, or volunteer position, here are some sure-fire ways NOT to succeed at work! 1. Ignore the office dress code 2. Have a bad attitude 3. Arrive late repeatedly without calling, or – better yet…Continue Reading How NOT to Succeed in the Workplace
What is a Cover Letter and do I have to have one?
A cover letter serves as your letter of introduction to the employer, and is also a valuable marketing tool in the job search process. So the answer is yes, you should definitely include a cover letter when applying to job or internship opportunities. Also, think of it this way: your resume lists your credentials…your education,…Continue Reading What is a Cover Letter and do I have to have one?
Off-Campus Employment: What’s to Lose, What’s to Gain
Off-campus employment opportunities are a great way to get a glimpse into the ways of the professional world. The city of Charleston has an array of employment possibilities, often times only walking distance from campus Working off campus provides many different incentives to college students. Those eclectic group of employers have many different perspectives to…Continue Reading Off-Campus Employment: What’s to Lose, What’s to Gain
Off-Campus Employment: What’s to Lose, What’s to Gain
Off-campus employment opportunities are a great way to get a glimpse into the ways of the professional world. The city of Charleston has an array of employment possibilities, often times only walking distance from campus. Working off campus provides many different incentives to college students. Those eclectic group of employers have many different perspectives to…Continue Reading Off-Campus Employment: What’s to Lose, What’s to Gain
If At First You Don’t Succeed….(in finding a job)
As a child, when I would try something and be unsuccessful, my teachers or family would repeat this old saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!” Nowhere is this advice more true than in the job search. The job search always requires persistence and resilience, even in good economic times, but even…Continue Reading If At First You Don’t Succeed….(in finding a job)
Finding Full-time Jobs in Charleston
When you left home the first time for college, the majority of you did not know where you wanted to be after four years of school. Some of you might have had an idea about the type of job or career. Or, some even might have had the geographical location down. But it is a…Continue Reading Finding Full-time Jobs in Charleston
Why Internships are Important-A Student’s View
Internships are an important part of every student’s college career. If it isn’t, it should be. Many majors require students to complete an internship before they can even graduate. They do this because they know that completing one will be beneficial to you in the long run. As a student myself, I can truthfully tell…Continue Reading Why Internships are Important-A Student’s View
Top 10 Ways to Ace the Interview
10. Dress the part! Come to the interview in professional business suit. This will impress the interviewer and they will be able to picture you working in their office. 9. Maintain eye contact! This is a simple but effective way to show confidence in yourself and your abilities. 8. Speak clearly and smoothly. You want…Continue Reading Top 10 Ways to Ace the Interview
The Power of a Mentor
We have previously discussed how a mentor can help you with determining what you want to do with the rest of your life. But have you thought about a mentor for when you start that new job? A mentor in the workplace is a great contact to have. And you can have one in your…Continue Reading The Power of a Mentor
The International Resume
At the College of Charleston, many students decide to seek employment (either permanently or temporarily) in a foreign country. This is a great idea but each country has its own customs and rules when it comes to resumes. So how do you prepare for the global job search with an American resume? You don’t! If…Continue Reading The International Resume