Events and Activities
Student leaders, are you wanting a professional development workshop for your club or organization members? The Center for Career and Professional Development can help you plan a successfull professional development event for your members. Click here to read our Career Consultant Booklet that will help guide you in planning a successful professional development event for your organization.
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Fri, Jan 10, 2020 |
Graduate Student Seminar- Tailoring Your Resume
It might take you 30 hours to work on your resume, but an employer will take less than 30 seconds to review it. One version of your resume isn’t enough. This seminar will provide graduate students with tips, formats, and approaches to targeting your resume to make you stand out from other applicants. It is important to understand what companies expect to see in a resume for both content as well as layout. Bring a hard copy of a resume and position description with you, so you can leave the workshop with a critiqued and tailored resume. |
Online & Center for Career and Professional Development Audience: G Core Competencies: |
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Tue, Jan 14, 2020 |
Resume Meet Up
Have questions about resumes or need some feedback about your own resume? Come to the Resume Meet Up to learn more about appropriate resume format and appearance. In addition, you will also receive a resume writing packet of information and examples. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U Core Competencies: |
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Wed, Jan 15, 2020 |
Graduate Student Seminar - Tailoring Your Resume and Cover Letter
It might take you 30 hours to work on your resume, but an employer will take less than 30 seconds to review it. One version of your resume isn't enough. This seminar will provide graduate students with tips, formats, and approaches to targeting your resume to make you stand out from other applicants. It is important to understand what companies expect to see in a resume for both content as well as layout. Unique cover letters should accompany every resume so learn the best way to write a cover letter. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix AND Online Audience: G Core Competencies: |
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Fri, Jan 17, 2020 |
Coffee and Critiques
Come by for a cup of coffee and feedback on your resume, cover letter, personal statement, or any other professional document you are working on currently! We will have counselors and peer ambassadors to assist you once a month on Friday morning during this event. You will be able to meet individually for 10-15 minutes to discuss your document. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U G Core Competencies: |
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Fri, Jan 17, 2020 |
Graduate Student Seminar - Tips for Before, During, and After the Interview
Congrats on getting to the interview stage of the process! Now what? This workshop covers what to consider before, during, and after the interview to boost your confidence and demonstrate to an employer, you're a great candidate. Time will be spent on preparing for different styles of interviewing (in-person, phone, and Skype/webinar), learning about |
Online or in the Center for Career and Professional Development Audience: G Core Competencies: |
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Fri, Jan 24, 2020 |
Graduate Student Seminar - Successful Strategies for Searching and Networking
Finding an internship or job is sometimes a full-time job, and it's not always about landing the first job. Learn about strategies, search engines, authentic network building through informational interviewing, and the power of professional associations and online profiles. See what resources are available to you for free, how to avoid the business card collecting style of networking, and how to develop elevator pitches. Optional - Bring a laptop, iPad, etc. You can create your free accounts in |
Center for Career and Professional Development (316 Hendrix) AND Online Audience: G Core Competencies: |
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Mon, Jan 27, 2020 |
Resume Meet Up
Have questions about resumes or need some feedback about your own resume? Come to the Resume Meet Up to learn more about appropriate resume format and appearance. In addition, you will also receive a resume writing packet of information and examples. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U Core Competencies: |
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Mon, Jan 27, 2020 |
Career Chats-New!
This is an online meeting via Adobe Connect where students can ask any career related questions to one of our Career Counselors. You can join anytime and leave anytime! Some examples of topics would be resumes, interviewing, majors, career advice, internship searching, career fair, etc. Think of this like an informal Q&A that is aimed to be a convenient option for all of our students, but especially our online degree program students that may not be able to physically come to our office on the Clemson main campus. |
Online via Adobe Connect Audience: U G Core Competencies: |
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Wed, Jan 29, 2020 |
Prepare for the Fair; Employers' Tips for Success
Do you want to come to the career fair but have no idea what to expect or how to prepare? Are you terrified at the thought of networking at a career fair? Don't be! We can help you prepare, feel confident, and put your best foot forward. This interactive session will go over the fair logistics, what to wear, what to do, what to expect. Also, learn how to talk about yourself and using our core competencies when meeting an employer. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U G F/S Core Competencies: |
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Wed, Jan 29, 2020 |
Prepare for the Fair; Employers' Tips for Success
Do you want to come to the career fair but have no idea what to expect or how to prepare? Are you terrified at the thought of networking at a career fair? Don't be! We can help you prepare, feel confident, and put your best foot forward. This interactive session will go over the fair logistics, what to wear, what to do, what to expect. Also, learn how to talk about yourself and using our core competencies when meeting an employer. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U G F/S Core Competencies: |
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Thu, Jan 30, 2020 |
Mock Interview Marathon
The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) will be holding a Mock Interview Marathon. This event will allow you to practice your interview skills with an employer or drop-in with a counselor! These sessions are 30 minutes long where you can discuss any questions you would like or we will provide you with some. Mock Interview Marathon will be held in the Michelin Career Center on Thursday, January 18 from 9-3 PM. This is a great opportunity to practice and network with employers before the Career Fair. If you have any questions, please email cucareercenter@gmail.com or call 864-656-0440. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U G Core Competencies: |
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Thu, Jan 30, 2020 |
Prepare for the Fair; Employers' Tips for Success
Do you want to come to the career fair but have no idea what to expect or how to prepare? Are you terrified at the thought of networking at a career fair? Don't be! We can help you prepare, feel confident, and put your best foot forward. This interactive session will go over the fair logistics, what to wear, what to do, what to expect. Also, learn how to talk about yourself and using our core competencies when meeting an employer. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U G F/S Core Competencies: |
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Fri, Jan 31, 2020 |
Resume Blitz
Would you like for someone to review your resume before attending the Career Fair to ensure that you are highlighting your experiences, educations, and skills? Join us to have an employer or career counselor provide helpful feedback concerning your resume. Reviews conducted from 9 am until Noon and 1:30 until 3:45 pm. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U G Core Competencies: |
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Fri, Jan 31, 2020 |
Graduate Student Seminar - Quick Tips for International Students
The Center for Career and Professional Development has teamed up with International Services to create a workshop specifically for international graduate students. |
Online via Adobe Connect or in the Center for Career and Professional Development Audience: G Core Competencies: |
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Mon, Feb 3, 2020 |
Resume Blitz
Would you like for someone to review your resume before attending the Career Fair to ensure that you are highlighting your experiences, educations, and skills? Join us to have an employer or career counselor provide helpful feedback concerning your resume. Reviews conducted from 9 am until Noon and 1:30 until 3:45 pm. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U G Core Competencies: |
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Tue, Feb 4, 2020 |
Career Fair Day One
Day 1: Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering and Sciences |
Littlejohn Coliseum Audience: U G F/S Core Competencies: |
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Wed, Feb 5, 2020 |
Career Fair Day Two
Day 2: Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering and Sciences |
Littlejohn Coliseum Audience: U G F/S Core Competencies: |
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Thu, Feb 6, 2020 |
Career Fair Day Three
Day 3: Social Sciences, Humanities, Healthcare and Business |
Littlejohn Coliseum Audience: U G F/S Core Competencies: |
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Thu, Feb 6, 2020 |
Education Majors Career Fair
The Education Career fair is an opportunity for education students to meet with a variety of school districts to gain information about, and interview for, available opportunities within each district. South Carolina school districts generally attend this event, as well as districts from the surrounding states of North Carolina and Georgia and beyond attend this event. |
Littlejohn Coliseum Audience: U G Core Competencies: |
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Mon, Feb 10, 2020 |
Interviewing and Networking Meet UP
Did you attend the career fair and are now preparing for an interview or wondering how to network? Attend this Meet Up to learn about the interview process as well as ways to network. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U Core Competencies: |
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Thu, Feb 13, 2020 |
Construction Industry Fair
This fair offers the opportunity for students to network with employers specifically in the construction industry. Students who are seeking internships and full-time jobs in this industry are encouraged to attend. |
Madren Conference Center Audience: U G F/S Core Competencies: |
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Fri, Feb 14, 2020 |
Graduate Student Seminar Learning LinkedIn Skills for Success LinkedIn reported over 93% of all companies in the United States are using their website. With companies increasingly using LinkedIn on a regular basis, it is important for you to build a profile that will represent you professionally. This seminar will go over different tools to utilize, sections to include and how to format information to help you make a great first impression with anyone who views your profile. Learn how to market yourself on this growing professional platform. |
Online AND in the Center for Career and Professional Development Audience: G Core Competencies: |
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Fri, Feb 14, 2020 |
Coffee and Critiques
Come by for a cup of coffee and feedback on your resume, cover letter, personal statement, or any other professional document you are working on currently! We will have counselors and peer ambassadors to assist you once a month on Friday morning during this event. You will be able to meet individually for 10-15 minutes to discuss your document. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U G Core Competencies: |
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Wed, Feb 26, 2020 |
Career Chats-New!
This is an online meeting via Adobe Connect where students can ask any career related questions to one of our Career Counselors. You can join anytime and leave anytime! Some examples of topics would be resumes, interviewing, majors, career advice, internship searching, career fair, etc. Think of this like an informal Q&A that is aimed to be a convenient option for all of our students, but especially our online degree program students that may not be able to physically come to our office on the Clemson main campus. |
Online via Adobe Connect Audience: U G Core Competencies: |
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Fri, Feb 28, 2020 |
Graduate Student Seminar Constructing Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) If you are considering a career within academia, |
Center for Career and Professional Development (316 Hendrix) AND Online Audience: G Core Competencies: |
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Fri, Mar 6, 2020 |
Coffee and Critiques
Come by for a cup of coffee and feedback on your resume, cover letter, personal statement, or any other professional document you are working on currently! We will have counselors and peer ambassadors to assist you once a month on Friday morning during this event. You will be able to meet individually for 10-15 minutes to discuss your document. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U G Core Competencies: |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2020 |
Career Chats-New!
This is an online meeting via Adobe Connect where students can ask any career related questions to one of our Career Counselors. You can join anytime and leave anytime! Some examples of topics would be resumes, interviewing, majors, career advice, internship searching, career fair, etc. Think of this like an informal Q&A that is aimed to be a convenient option for all of our students, but especially our online degree program students that may not be able to physically come to our office on the Clemson main campus. |
Online via Adobe Connect Audience: U G Core Competencies: |
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Fri, Apr 3, 2020 |
Coffee and Critiques
Come by for a cup of coffee and feedback on your resume, cover letter, personal statement, or any other professional document you are working on currently! We will have counselors and peer ambassadors to assist you once a month on Friday morning during this event. You will be able to meet individually for 10-15 minutes to discuss your document. |
Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix Audience: U G Core Competencies: |