Career Center

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Current Announcements

CALLING ALL 2010 GRADUATES
Depart for Peace Corps Service by March 2011!

Peace Corps has hundreds of positions available for programs departing between January and March of 2011. Students earning their degrees in December 2010 should also apply now.

Students wishing to begin service prior to March 31, 2011 should apply now for us to collect information and schedule interviews before these programs close. In addition to skilled degrees, we are now also encouraging liberal arts majors to apply!

Call our INFOLINE to learn how you may qualify: 404 562-3452
APPLY ONLINE www.peacecorps.gov

ALSO, we encourage juniors and seniors to participate in the following:

Peace Corps Online info-sessions:
September 2nd at 12:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. EST
September 17th at 12:00 p.m. EST
September 23rd at 12:00 p.m. EST

The sessions will be hosted by a Peace Corps recruiter and will provide details about applying, and living and working overseas. Most importantly, students will be able to ask questions about Peace Corps from the comfort of their home or school.

Student Employment

Request your Federal Work Study Verification Form here.

Search for jobs on CISTERNonline!

Check out our online training sessions and our Workplace Essentials handout for workplace etiquette tips!

How do I hire a student employee?

Fall 2010 Career Fair & Grad School Expo - Save the Date!

College of Charleston Fall 2010
Career Fair & Graduate School Expo
Thursday, October 21, 2010
This event will be open to all College of Charleston students and alumni; it is not open to the public.

List of participating organizations
Updated weekly until the event!

Career Expo Student/Alumni Guide
Read this information is you plan to attend! Important information and instructions!

Initial information for Recruiters
Employers & Graduate Schools - to request an invitation please email the Career Center at CareerCenter@cofc.edu

Summer’s Over and You Still Don’t Have a Fall Internship… Now What?

We're blogging our way through the Internet helping you with all your career needs. Read all about careers, interviews, majors, resumes and much more on the Career Center Blog! This week's topic is "Summer’s Over and You Still Don’t Have a Fall Internship… Now What?".

Recent Posts:

Networking Survival: 8 Tips for Introverts
Handy (and Strategic) Tips for Dealing With Office Politics
12 Entry-Level Jobs with Big Earning Potential
How Do I Manage My Workload At My Internship?
12 Dos and Don’ts for Negotiating Salary in a Tough Economy

Career Mentor Network

Connect with College of Charleston Alumni and learn about majors, minors, and career paths. Career Mentor Network:
http://www.cofc.edu/careercenter/cmn/

Location: Lightsey Center, Room 216, 160 Calhoun St. - Charleston, SC
Phone: (843)953-5692 Fax: (843)953-6341 Email: CareerCenter@cofc.edu
Office Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Call for an appointment.
Drop In Hours: 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday (for quick questions only, approximately 15 minutes or less)

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Disclaimer: The Career Center does not act as an employment agency. We provide students the tools, resources and opportunities to find internships and jobs, but ultimately they are the ones responsible for finding their chosen positions. The hiring decision is dependent upon many extraneous factors not under the control of the Career Center.

The Career Center makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed on its website and is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions or other aspects of employment. It is the student/alumnus responsibility for all necessary precautions when interviewing for or accepting positions and he/she is solely responsible for obtaining necessary information concerning the employer. The Career Center abides by the principles set forth by NACE and expects employers who use its services to adhere to EEO guidelines and offer employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or citizenship unless legally required.

The Career Center's website also contains links to other websites as a convenience for its users and is not responsible for the contents of any linked site. Anyone who discovers misuse or abuse of our website is encouraged to report the matter to the the Career Center.