Clemson Center for Career and Professional Development

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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.

Tue, Jan 16, 2024
12 to 12:45 PM

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Graduate Student Series
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. We 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!

Once you RSVP the Zoom meeting link will be sent to your email.

Online via Zoom

Audience: G

Core Competencies:
Brand

Communication

Thu, Jan 18, 2024
12 to 12:45 PM

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Graduate Student Series
Strategies for Job Searching and Networking

Finding an internship or job is sometimes a full-time 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.

Once you RSVP, the Zoom meeting link will be sent to your email closer to the webinar date.

Virtual

Audience: G

Core Competencies:
Communication

Brand

Tue, Jan 23, 2024
12 to 12:45 PM

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Graduate Student Series
Careers Outside Academia & Career Fair Prep

Graduate students possess advanced skills and training that are highly valued by many employers. Students with advanced degrees will need to rethink their skills and experiences from a new industry perspective. This workshop helps students start recognizing their transferable skills, articulating their competencies, and creating a plan for an effective job search, both online and at career fairs.

Once you RSVP the Zoom meeting link will be sent to your email.

Online via Zoom

Audience: G

Core Competencies:
Self-Awareness
Brand
Adaptability

Wed, Jan 24, 2024
4 to 4:30 PM

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Resume Meet Up

Have questions about resumes or have questions 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:
Communication

Tue, Jan 30, 2024
12 to 12:45 PM

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Graduate Student Series
LinkedIn Tips and Tricks

With companies increasingly using LinkedIn for recruiting, 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 viewers of your profile.

The Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the event.

Virtual

Audience: G

Core Competencies:
Technology
Brand
Communication

Wed, Jan 31, 2024
4 to 4:30 PM

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Resume Meet Up

Have questions about resumes or have questions 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:
Communication

Thu, Feb 1, 2024
9 AM to 4:30 PM

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MARKET YOURSELF
PRACTICING YOUR 30 SECOND COMMERCIAL

No sure how to approach employers at a Career Fair? Need to practice your 30 second introduction? We call this introduction your “30 Second Commercial”. Join us at the Career Center, Room 316 Hendrix Student Center (3rd floor) to spend 15 - 20 minutes with a career counselors or employer to practice. This event is offered as a drop-in event both in the morning (9:00am-12:00pm) and afternoon (1:30-4:00pm).

Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix

Audience: U G

Core Competencies:
Brand
Communication

Fri, Feb 2, 2024
9 AM to 4 PM

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RESUME BLITZ - DAY 1

Would you like help reviewing your resume before attending the Career Fair to ensure that you are highlighting your experiences, education, and skills?

Join us to have an employer or career counselor provide helpful feedback concerning your resume.
Reviews conducted from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30-4:00pm. Resume Blitz will be in person with employers and counselors.

Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix

Audience: U G

Core Competencies:
Communication
Brand

Mon, Feb 5, 2024
9 AM to 4 PM

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RESUME BLITZ - DAY 2

Would you like help reviewing your resume before attending the Career Fair to ensure that you are highlighting your experiences, education, and skills?

Join us to have an employer or career counselor provide helpful feedback concerning your resume. Reviews conducted from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30-4:00pm. Resume Blitz will be in person with employers and counselors.

Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix

Audience: U G

Core Competencies:
Brand
Communication

Tue, Feb 6, 2024 - Thu, Feb 8, 2024
12 to 4 PM

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Spring Career Fair

Our Career Fairs are opportunities to bring students, alumni and employers together to explore and discuss internship and full-time job opportunities.

Spring Campus Wide Career Fairs

Tuesday, February 6, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST – Technology, Manufacturing, Eng., & Science (Day 1)

Wednesday, February 7, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST – Technology, Manufacturing, Eng., & Science (Day 2)

Thursday, February 8, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST – Business, Social Sciences, & Humanities (Day 3)

Thursday, February 8, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST – Education Fair, K-12 School Districts (Day 3)

Littlejohn Coliseum

Audience: U G

Core Competencies:


Tue, Feb 13, 2024
12 to 12:45 PM

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Graduate Student Series
Salary Negotiation

In this workshop, you will learn how to research salary data and which tools show you a behind-the-scenes look at companies. You will also learn how to articulate your skills, increase your confidence, and develop strategies to negotiate your salary and benefits.

A Zoom link will be provided prior to the presentation after RSVP.

Virtual Via Zoom

Audience: U

Core Competencies:
Communication
Anaytical skills
Technology

Wed, Feb 14, 2024
4 to 4:30 PM

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Interviewing Meet up

Preparing for an interview or want some extra practice with your interview skills? Attend this virtual Meet Up to learn about the interview process. Come with interview questions that you find challenging to receive feedback on how to best answer those difficult questions.

A zoom link will be sent to you prior to this event.

Virtual Via Zoom

Audience: U

Core Competencies:
Brand
Communication

Tue, Feb 20, 2024
12 to 12:45 PM

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Graduate Student Series
Quick Tips for International Students

Need to understand the do’s and don’ts of job seeking in the U.S.? Come learn strategies to ensure that your professional documents match what U.S. companies are seeking and how to prepare for interviews. International Services will also be present to discuss CPT, OPT, and other related topics.

The Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the event.

Virtual

Audience: G

Core Competencies:
Anaytical skills
Communication
Brand

Wed, Feb 21, 2024
4 to 4:30 PM

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Interviewing Meet up

Preparing for an interview or want some extra practice with your interview skills? Attend this virtual Meet Up to learn about the interview process. Come with interview questions that you find challenging to receive feedback on how to best answer those difficult questions.

A zoom link will be sent to you prior to this event.

Virtual Via Zoom

Audience: U

Core Competencies:


Tue, Mar 5, 2024
9 to 11 AM

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Career Connectors for Faculty and Staff-March

This program is designed to help faculty and staff further enhance student career development through learning and discussion of theories, core competencies, and other helpful resources.

Benefits of Attending:
• Gain understanding of Career Development Model and theories.
• Learn the basics of Core Competencies and Counseling Helping Skills to further help students.
• Discover the resources the Center for Career and Professional Development has to offer.
• Engage in discussions and activities that will help you identify ways you are already helping your students.
• Leave with tools and resources to use in your future discussions with students about their career development.

Center for Career and Professional Development, 316 Hendrix

Audience: F/S

Core Competencies:
Collaboration