Career Blogs

Ready for the Career Fairs?

09/05/2012

All ‘suited up’ with your resumes, now what?  Hopefully, before you walk into the fair, you’ve done a few things beforehand:

• Researched organizations that match your qualifications and interest.  You can find the lists of organizations in Careerolina. 

• Practiced your handshake and good eye contact upon meeting the employer.

• Practiced your 20-30 second elevator pitch showing you are interested in them; tell them information about yourself and your relevant skills.


Part-time Job Fair

09/04/2012

It’s that time of year again where students are filling up our campus, starting up new classes, and…searching for new jobs?  That’s right, the job hunt begins. 


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08/24/2012
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Job Market Shows Gains: Are You Ready?

08/23/2012

There was news regarding the job market for Class of 2012: Employers expected to hire 10.2 percent more new college graduates this year than they did last year, according to results of a new survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.


Fall Part time Jobs

08/15/2012

If you are planning to find a part time job for the fall, come to the Part time Job Fair, Aug 22 1-4PM at the Great Hall.  Local employers are looking for Carolina students to fill their part time job needs. 


Just-in-time Job Search

04/16/2012

File 749Congratulations on nearing graduation!  You’ve worked hard to get here, and you may be feeling both excitement and anxiety about the transition from Carolina to the next step in life.  For those entering the job market, consider these issues as you move forward:

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Consider a scientific staffing firm

04/05/2012

Are you planning to attend graduate school or medical school in 2012 OR 2013 and need relevant experience? Do you like your science degree but just don’t know what to do with it? Do you lack work experience and need a job to get your “foot in the door”?  A Scientific staffing firm may be a good fit for you.  

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Graduation's coming: 6 weeks, 9 Events

03/14/2012

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Can you believe there are exactly 6 weeks left in the semester?  If you're graduating, that might be exciting or anxiety producing.  But, between now and end of classes, UCS has 9 events to help you make important connections for your next step in life.

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Buzz and Woody Share Career Advice

02/28/2012

File 725What do the main characters from the movie “Toy Story” have to do with career development? Well, you might be surprised. You may have seen Toy Story 1 and 2 and maybe even the recent Toy Story 3. I am also willing to bet that you probably know what Buzz Lightyear says when his button gets pushed, “To infinity, and beyond!”

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