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
See You in the Fall!
We just made it through the first (academic) year of the Career Center Blog. Yeah! Since summer is here and most of you will be either spending your days at the beach, in a internship, or exploring new areas in summer classes the blog is going on semi hiatus, too. The blog will get back…Continue Reading See You in the Fall!
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?
Say Thank You
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
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
More Great Websites to Help with Career Development and the Job Search!
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!
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!
Education Career Fair Next Week!
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!