Career Resources for Students
The Office of Corporate Engagement at the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport
Management connects students with career-related campus resources and provides experiential
learning opportunities to build relationships with top employers.
Below are some highlighted resources and helpful tips for career success.
Handshake
Handshake is the university's official job posting and search platform. It is a great
place for USC students to find jobs and internships with hundreds of employers. All
students are encouraged to complete a profile on Handshake.
Completing a short interest survey helps students get discovered by employers who
are looking for candidates with specific skills and experience.
Once students have created a profile, they can use Handshake to search for jobs, networking
events and career fairs. You can easily save your search and favorite employers to
quickly find new job postings that meet your search criteria. You will be notified
when your favorite employers post jobs or events that may be of interest to you.
Many recruiters post tips on how to maximize your Handshake experience. Additional recruiter tips can be found
here.
Experience Expo
The College of HRSM Experience Expo is held each semester and gives students the opportunity
to meet with employers and explore opportunities to gain international and on-campus
experience through study abroad and student organizations. This valuable career fair
is designed specifically for HRSM students. Learn more about the upcoming Experience Expo here.
HRSM Career Coach
Jessica Gibson is available to help HRSM students with questions about resumes, interview preparation
and the internship and job search. For help with your resume, email it to careerhelp@mailbox.sc.edu to receive feedback Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tips and Additional Resources
• Being prepared to meet prospective employers will help you feel comfortable landing
and completing interviews. Check out these helpful resources on: Resume writing, interview preparation and practice interviews.
• Employers want to know that candidates have taken time to learn about their company.
Be sure to research companies of interest by following them on social media and reviewing
their websites.
• Make sure to check Handshake to see if your favorite employers have positions posted
or have any upcoming events for USC students.
• Are you on LinkedIn? It is a social platform for professionals that helps you network and find jobs.
Join today and follow companies that you are interested in learning about. Connect
with faculty, peers and professionals you know. Make sure to include a professional
looking headshot.
• For additional resources, please visit the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Graduating Senior Survey
If you plan to graduate within the next two semesters, please take a moment to complete
the University of South Carolina Graduation Survey. The survey will take about 5-7 minutes to complete. We want to learn more about
your next chapter!
Have you found a full-time job?
We want to know. Please complete the Graduation Survey.