Students
The College of Charleston Career Center assists students throughout their college career, from self-exploration, to gaining experience, to the full-time job or graduate school search. To schedule an appointment please call us at 843-953-5692 or schedule it online using Appointment Manager. Also, join us during drop-in hours, every weekday from 2:00-4:00 p.m., when no appointment is necessary. To search for a job or internship opportunity log onto Handshake.
Before your appointment, consider the following questions that you may want to ask our staff:
Major or Career Choice
- How can I explore my values, interests, and skills that will help me decide on a major or career?
- Who can I talk to at CofC about majors?
- What career-related skills can I gain from this major?
- What if my major and career plans do not appear to line up?
- What should I be doing outside of the classroom once I decide my major?
Gaining Experience
- What are ways to get experience that do not involve an internship or job?
- When and how many internships should I complete by graduation?
- What are the resources available to help me gain experience?
- How can I find opportunities to gain experience wihin my major?
- What should I pay attention to when searching for an internship?
Internships and Job Search
- When should I start my search?
- How do I discover new companies or organizations?
- What is a good strategy for finding an internship or job?
- Why should I tailor my resume and cover letter?
- How can I prepare for an interview?
Networking
- What is networking and how should I do it?
- How can I meet employers who visit CofC?
- How/When/Why should I contact someone at a company or organization?
- How can I best utilize LinkedIn?
- What questions should I ask during an informational interview?