Current 2012 Events
Career Center Sponsored Events
Non-Career Center Sponsored Events
Career Center Sponsored Events
January 25, 2012 (Wednesday); Career Center, 5-6 pm
Senior Crash Course
Congratulations! You've made it to your senior year. In this workshop, you can learn more about different resources and strategies you can use to transition from school to life after college.
January 26, 2012 (Thursday); Career Center, 5:30 pm
Resume and Cover Letter 101
Facilitator: Eric Anderson, Career Advisor
This workshop is designed for students who have never put together a resume or cover letter, are not sure what they are or where to begin. Come learn about the basics and some tips and strategies for putting together a targeted and effective cover letter and resume.
January 31, 2012 (Tuesday); Career Center, 4-5 pm
Senior Crash Course
Congratulations! You've made it to your senior year. In this workshop, you can learn more about different resources and strategies you can use to transition from school to life after college.
February 2, 2012(Thursday); Career Center, 5:30 pm
Getting Experience: Summer Internships & Part-time jobs
Relevant experience is a critical piece of your professional development. Do you find yourself asking, how do I get experience? Come and get your
answers to this and more about the importance of relevant experience.
February 7, 2012 (Tuesday)
Summer Camp Fair, 11:30 am - 2 pm
Stern Student Center Ballroom, 4th Floor
Representatives of Summer Programs for both Day and Residential Camps will be on campus to give information about their camps and available opportunities. Students interested in summer employment with both local and regional/national programs should attend. Many summer camp spots are filled by the end of February, so now is the time to be looking.
You are encouraged to dress professionally and bring resumes.
February 8, 2012 (Wednesday); Career Center 4-5 pm
Preparing for the Career Fair
Planning on attending the Career Fair on February 22nd but aren't sure how to prepare for it? Come by and hear some suggestions the Career Center offers to make sure you are ready to may the most of this professional opportunity. ** NOT just Seniors - for any students planning on attending the Career Fair
February 9, 2012 (Thursday);Career Center, 5:30 pm
Networking Panel Discussion
You always hear it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Ever wonder why networking is so important when it comes to finding an internship or job? Come to this workshop to hear local employers talk about what networking is and why it’s so important to your personal and professional development.
*Workshop space is limited and requires pre-registration. Pre-register in Cisternonline, after logging in, go to "Events" to RSVP.
February 16, 2012 (Thursday), Career Center, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Choosing a Major Workshop
Can't decide on a major? Don't know what to do? Start by attending the Choosing a Major workshop. The Career Center and the Academic Advising & Planning Center staff will help you identify your interests and link those interests to majors. For questions, contact your AAPC advisor (953-5981) or email careercenter@cofc.edu.
February 16, 2012(Thursday); Career Center, 5:30 pm
Preparing for the Career Fair
Facilitator: Linda Robinson, Recruitment & Technology Coordinator
Planning on attending the Career Fair on February 22nd but aren’t sure how to prepare for it? Come by and hear some suggestions the Career Center offers to make sure you are ready and how to make the most of this professional opportunity.
Spring 2012 Career Fair, noon - 3:30 pm
Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street
Open to all students and interested alumni of the College of Charleston and The Citadel. Employers/Recruiters may attend by invitation only. Not open to the public. For more information, please check the Career Center homepage.
February 23, 2012 (Thursday); Career Center; 5:30 pm
Tips for Sealing the Deal in a Big Interview
Facilitator: Linda Robinson, Coordinator of Recruiting Programs
Congratulations! You made a great impression on a potential employer or graduate school and you have been selected for an interview. Does this make you anxious or unsure of how to prepare for it? If so, grab a seat for this session to gain valuable tips for nailing both telephone and in-person interviews, and learn about the many great resources the Career Center offers, from tip sheets to video-taped mock interviews.
March 1, 2012 (Thursday); Career Center; 5:30 pm
What Employers are Thinking: A Tell All Panel
Your resume is typically the first impression you give employers when applying for an internship, full-time or part-time position. Ever wonder why you don't receive a call to set up an interview? Come meet with employers who will explain exactly what they are thinking about your resume and why you may not be landing that interview.
**Workshop space is limited and requires pre-registration. Pre-register in Cisternonline, after logging in, go to "Events" to RSVP.
March 14, 2012 (Wednesday); Career Center; 4 - 5 pm
Choosing a Major Workshop
Can't decide on a major? Don't know what to do? Start by attending the Choosing a Major workshop. The Career Center and the Academic Advising & Planning Center staff will help you identify your interests and link those interests to majors. For questions, contact your AAPC advisor (953-5981) or email careercenter@cofc.edu.
March 15, 2012 (Thursday); Career Center; 5:30 pm
Personal Branding Through Social Media
Facilitator: Adam Nicholas Burke, Rawle Murdy Social Media Mgr
What is personal branding? Did you know that social media can help you in your job search? Come learn from a social media professional how to develop your personal brand and how to network using social media to assist you with your job search.
*Workshop space is limited and requires pre-registration. Pre-register in Cisternonline, after logging in, go to "Events" to RSVP.
March 20, 2012 (Tuesday); Career Center 4 - 5 pm.
Choosing a Major Workshop
Can't decide on a major? Don't know what to do? Start by attending the Choosing a Major workshop. The Career Center and the Academic Advising & Planning Center staff will help you identify your interests and link those interests to majors. For questions, contact your AAPC advisor (953-5981) or email careercenter@cofc.edu.
March 22, 2012 (Thursday); Career Center; 5:30 pm
Savvy Interviewing Techniques for Students with Disabilities
Facilitator: Rene Reese, REACH Assistant Academic Program Director
Having a disability can sometimes add a twist to the interviewing
process. Find out if disclosing your disability is required. Get tips on how to effectively disclose, address limitations and request job
accommodations.
*This is not a basic interviewing workshop and assumes a fundamental understanding of the interview process. If you have not taken an
Interviewing class, please attend the “Tips for Sealing the Deal in a Big Interview” on February 23rd.
March 29, 2012 (Thursday); Career Center; 5:30 pm
Non-Profit & Government - Working for the Public Sector
Facilitator: Eric Anderson, Career Advisor
Interested in working for the government or a nonprofit but aren’t sure how to go about it, or if you can afford to? Come by and hear about the
potential benefits of internships and jobs in these sectors, tips for applying and to learn about the wide array of personal and professional opportunities nonprofits and government jobs have to offer.
April 2, 2012 (Monday); Career Center 4 - 5 pm.
Choosing a Major Workshop
Can't decide on a major? Don't know what to do? Start by attending the Choosing a Major workshop. The Career Center and the Academic Advising & Planning Center staff will help you identify your interests and link those interests to majors. For questions, contact your AAPC advisor (953-5981) or email careercenter@cofc.edu.
April 5, 2012 (Thursday); Career Center; 5:30 pm
Resume & Cover Letter 202
Facilitator: Eric Anderson, Career Advisor
Do you already have a resume put together, but need to update it? Do you need to polish up the old resume for a class assignment, internship or job, or to make the transition from your high school version to your professional one? This session is targeted just for you.
April 12, 2012 (Thursday); Career Center, 5:30 pm
Linked In: What is it & How to Utilize it for Career Networking
Facilitators: Meredith Gerber, Career Counselor
Linda Robinson, Recruitment & Technology Coordinator
Are YOU LinkedIn? Join us to find out how to leverage LinkedIn to build your professional network and uncover career opportunities. No experience necessary!
Taking a Gap Year/Working Abroad
Facilitator: Eric Anderson, Career Advisor
Are you interested in taking time off school or unsure about what to do after graduation? Maybe you want to travel, aren’t ready to start
graduate school or your career, or maybe you just need a break? If so, attend this session to learn about your options, the benefits and
potential pitfalls of taking time off.
Non-Career Center Sponsored Events
Medical University of SC, College of Health Professions
Spring 2012 Information Sessions
151 -A Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC
Thursday, February 16 @ 6pm
Friday, March 23 @ 2 pm
Tours one hour before each session.
For students interested in Anesthesia for Nurses; Cardiovascular Perfusion; Health Administration; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Physician Assistant programs. Registration is REQUIRED. To register and for more information: www.musc.edu/chp
2-1-1 Hotline Training
Training includes a focus on active listening, crisis intervention and a wide range of social issues. Training is followed by close phone supervision, and volunteers are always backed up by on-call staff and usualy work in pairs. Training starts January 31st and is held over 2 weekends in February. 2-1-1 Hotline volunteers receive this training and certification for free. Contact Sonia at 843-566-7186 or 211@tuw.org for more information.
University of SC - College of Social Work Virtual Open House
When: Friday, February 24, 2012
Time: noon - 1:30 pm EST
The College of Social Work will offer an online open chat session during which prospective students can meet our new dean, faculty, staff, and current graduate students to learn about our MSW program. At the end of the presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask quiestions and further interact with faculty, staff, and current students. To participate, please visit http://www.cosw.sc.edu/future-students
