SEPTEMBER SUCCESS SERIES

The September Success Series is a comprehensive program designed to help students prepare for a successful professional job search.  The program includes seminars led by both Career Center staff and employers, as well as other useful resources.

Employer Workshops  ·  Career Center Workshops  ·  Career Fairs  ·  Small Groups        On-Call Counseling ·  Job Search Tip Sheet 

EMPLOYER WORKSHOPS

Tuesday 9/22/09

led by Belk

Dress for Success
 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Career Center, Room 602B

Wednesday 9/30/09

led by Kohl's

How to Work a Career Fair
 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
 Columbia Convention Center - Carolina Room

Wednesday 9/30/09

led by Eaton Corporation

How to Follow Up After a Career Fair
 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
 Columbia Convention Center - Carolina Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAREER CENTER WORKSHOPS

All workshops are held in the Career Center.  

Additional workshops continue throughout the fall semester.

 

Career Fair Preparation

9/16/09 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
9/17/09 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
9/18/09 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
9/22/09 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
9/23/09 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
9/25/09 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

 

Resume & Letter Writing

9/15/09 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
9/18/09 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
9/21/09 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
9/23/09 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

Understanding On-Campus Recruiting

9/17/09 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
9/22/09 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
9/28/09 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

CAREER FAIRS

 9/30/09 Career Fair Blitz 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Columbia Convention Center
 9/30/09 SET (Science, Engineering & Technology Fair) 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Columbia Convention Center

 

SMALL GROUPS

Ask about our new small groups! Job search-related topics include:

  • Values: Complete and discuss your results from our Work Values Inventory and discover what factors are most important to you in your future career.

  • What Can I Do With a Major In ____?: Learn what type of careers the major you have selected might lead to. Explore the day-to-day duties, requirements, salary and job outlook for careers of interest to you.

  • International Student Job Search: Learn how to search for a job in the USA as an international student. Discussion will include an overview of work-visa sponsorships, resources for finding employers who typically sponsor work visas and general job search preparation.

ON-CALL COUNSELING

Drop in Monday thru Friday between 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for just-in-time assistance with your job search-related questions.

 

DEVELOPING A JOB SEARCH PLAN TIP SHEET

Use this helpful guide for a step-by-step approach to tackling your job search.

H. William Close Bldg., 6th Floor ~ (803) 777-7280 ~ www.sc.edu/career