Finding a full-time job requires time, energy
and effort. The Career Center advises that you use a variety
of methods, outlined below, in searching for job opportunities.
- Networking - The #1 way to
go about finding a job, because approximately 80% of all
job openings are never advertised.
- Direct Contact
- Market yourself to organizations, even if no vacancies
are posted.
- CISTERNonline
- Access to all job opportunities listed with the Career
Center.
- On-Campus Interviewing
- Interview for opportunities without leaving campus.
- Career/Job Fairs - The Career Center hosts Career Fairs
each fall and spring semester. Attending these events allows
you to talk directly with potential employers.
- Internet
Resources - Useful resource, but should not be your
only job search method.
- Classified Ads in Newspapers & Trade/Professional
Journals - Don't overlook these traditional sources of job
listings.
- Staffing/Employment Agencies - Can be very helpful, particularly
if you are moving to a new area. The Career Center maintains
a handout listing the staffing agencies in the Charleston
area.
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.
