Dear Parents and Families:
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Clemson University and the Center for Career and Professional Development. Our staff developed this website to give you a broad overview of the career development process and the resources that are available to you and your student. This Family resource page is a work in progress, so check back often and follow the links below to learn more!
Sincerely,
Neil Burton, PhD
Executive Director
David Montross, Theresa Kane, and Robert Ginn
Davies-Black Publishing, 2004
ISBN-10 : 0891061827
ISBN-13 : 978-0891061823
Liz Harris-Tuck, Annette Price, Marilee Robertson
Pearson, 2nd Edition, 2003
ISBN-10 : 0131109650
ISBN-13 : 978-0131109650
Sharon Gilbert
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013
ISBN-10 : 1480060631
ISBN-13 : 978-1480060630
Laurence Shatkin
JIST Works, 2nd Edition 2008
ISBN-13: 978-1593576370
ISBN-10: 1593576374
Carol Carter
LifeBound; 5th Edition (January 1, 2010)
ISBN-10 : 0982058802
ISBN-13 : 978-0982058800
Patrick Combs
Ten Speed Press, 2007
ISBN-13 : 978-1580088657
ASIN : B005H7TQTC
Checkmark Books; 2nd edition, 2003
ISBN-10 : 0816054789
ISBN-13 : 978-0816054787
Marjorie Savage
Touchstone; Reissue edition (June 23, 2020)
ISBN-10 : 1982136537
ISBN-13 : 978-1982136536
Neeta Fogg, Paul Harrington, Thomas Harrington, Laurence Shatkin
Kendall Hunt Publishing; 3rd edition (June 28, 2012)
ISBN-10 : 1593577710
ISBN-13 : 978-1593577711
Laurence Shatkin
Meyer & Meyer Media; 2nd Second Edition, Second ed. (March 1, 2019)
ISBN-10 : 1782551638
ISBN-13 : 978-1782551638
DK
DK Children; Illustrated edition (March 3, 2015)
ISBN-10 : 1465429735
ISBN-13 : 978-1465429735
Richard Bolles, Katherine Brooks
Ten Speed Press; Revised edition (December 22, 2020)
ISBN-10 : 198485786X
ISBN-13 : 978-1984857866
Carol Christen, Richard Bolles
Ten Speed Press; Revised edition (April 21, 2015)
ISBN-10 : 1607745771
ISBN-13 : 978-1607745778
Jeannie Burlowski, Stacy Ennis, Kim Foster
Falcon Heights Publishing LLC; 1st edition (December 30, 2016)
ISBN-10 : 0998488607
ISBN-13 : 978-0998488608
Marcia Harris & Sharon Jones
Career Dimensions; Revised ed. edition (November 14, 2007)
ISBN-10 : 0615163378
ISBN-13 : 978-0615163376
We help students from the time of their first class on campus, up to a year after they graduate. So, please encourage your student to call our office or stop by during our office hours to schedule an appointment or stop by for a drop-in.
We offer several career assessments that can hopefully provide your student with more insight into their work-related skills, abilities, and values. Taking one of these assessments and having one of our career counselors interpret the results is a good first-step in the major exploration process.
Some majors have specific careers for which they prepare students. Other majors can prepare students for multiple fields or further education and training in graduate or professional programs. A resource on our website that you and your student may find helpful is the "What Can I Do With This Major" resource and our "Clemson Degree Programs" information site. A resource that is helpful in researching specific career fields' responsibilities, training/educational requirements, salary, and projection data is the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Qualifying for Federal Work-Study positions depends on a student’s financial aid package and successful submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1st. Please visit the Clemson Student Financial Aid Office’s website for more information. The Clemson Student Financial Aid Office will initiate all communication, with qualified students, regarding available Federal Work-Study positions.
Students can utilize ClemsonJobLink to search for part-time positions on-campus and in the surrounding area. Student should also contact Clemson University departments about potential part-time jobs that may not be listed on ClemsonJobLink. Many student have gained part-time jobs with the following units of Clemson University in the past: Campus Dining Services, Campus Recreation, Clemson Libraries, Clemson University Barnes and Noble Bookstore and TigerPaw Productions.
Students can utilize ClemsonJobLink, CareerShift, and GOINGLOBAL to search for internship and full-time job openings. Students should also remember to use their personal networks when looking for positions (friends, family, peers, professors, mentors, etc.). We also encourage all students to attend our spring and fall career fairs.
Yes, attending a career fair is even beneficial for students that are not actively seeking a position. Students can build their network by making professional connections, they can gain experience talking to individuals in a professional setting, and they can learn about the many opportunities that they may be interested in applying for in the future.
Students who are interested in Co-op should first check out the information available on the Co-op's webpage and then they can schedule an appointment with a Co-op staff member by calling 864-656-3150.
If you or your company have a part-time, Co-op, internship, or fulltime position that is open, please consider Clemson students/alumni in your process. You can post these positions on ClemsonJobLink. Please go to the following webpage to find instructions regarding this process: Employer Relations. Thank you for supporting our Clemson Tigers and the Clemson Family!