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CAREER GUIDE 2017–2018
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
clemson.edu/careerCENTER FOR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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SEARCH BY EMPLOYER
1. Select the “Employers” tab on the left of the page.
2. Underneath employers click “Employer Directory.”
3. Type the employer name in “Keywords.” The employer’s
name will appear if they have registered an account.
4. Select the employers name to learn a brief overview of the
employer and current available positions.
APPLY FOR A POSITION
1. After reviewing the job description, you will see the
instructions on how to apply for this position. Follow the
company’s instructions, as some positions will require
you to submit a résumé on their website verses through
ClemsonJobLink.
2. If the instructions read “Apply” click on “Apply” the
instructions will state what documents the company is
requesting. Scroll down to select the document and press
“Submit” to complete the application process.
3. If you do not have the document needed, such as a cover
letter or unofficial transcript resume, click “Add New” and
browse your computer for the document you wish to use.
You will need to have an uploaded résumé in
ClemsonJobLink before being able to apply for any
positions.
SIGN UP FOR ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS
A job posting that displays “On Campus Interviews” (referred
to as OCI) means that the employer will be on Clemson’s
campus conducting interviews.
1. You will need to follow the instruction just like any job
posting. OCI will include a “Résumé Submission Start
Date” and a “Résumé Submission End Date.” You will need
to submit a résumé and any other documents requested.
2. If the OCI job post is “pre-select” or “pre-select to
alternate” you will be notified by email if you have
been selected to interview with the employer after the
“Employer Select Date” has ended. The email will come
from
“sympility.com.” For reference, review the “Types of
Interviews.”
3. Once you are notified that you have been accepted to
interview, log into ClemsonJobLink. Go to “Interviews”,
“Requested Interviews” sign up for a time beginning on
the date indicated by the “Sign-up Start Date.” You need to
choose a time that fits into your schedule before the date
marked by the “Sign-up End Date.”
4. After signing up for an interview time, view your
“Scheduled Interviews” located under the “Interviews” tab.
“Interview Requests” shows what interviews you still have
pending.
FIND EMPLOYER INFORMATION SESSIONS
The Career Center advertises Information Sessions held by
visiting employers looking to recruit Clemson students in
ClemsonJobLink. These sessions take place both on and off-
campus throughout the school year and are a great way to
network and learn about employers.
1. Select “Events” from the left column of tabs.
2. From here dates, times and locations of information
sessions can be viewed by day, week, month or year.
OTHER CAREER RESOURCES
(use Clemson email to register)
CAREERSHIFT
Offers the most comprehensive online resource using a
keyword search to view job opportunities within 5 to 100 miles
from major cities.
CAREER SPOTS
Offers short web videos clips (two to five minutes) addressing
key job search issues such as interviewing tips, social
networking and much more.
GOING GLOBAL
A web resource designed to help candidates search country
career guides, H-1B info, key employer directory, internships
and full time employment opportunities, internationally.
GLASS DOOR
A career site that offers an inside look at jobs and companies.
Visit
linkedin.comto create your LinkedIn account profile.
General LinkedIn Tips
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Choose an appropriate (professional and conservative) photo
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Endorse your connections on skills you believe they are
advanced in
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Give a little to get a lot – Leave recommendations for first
degree network connections that you feel have earned a great
one
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Provide a creative and professional profile headline,
highlighting your area of study, career ambitions or goals
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Invest a good amount of time up front to create a great,
detailed profile
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Spend a small, but productive amount of time, updating and
maintaining your LinkedIn network on a consistent basis
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Research someone on LinkedIn before meeting him or her in a
job interview or business meeting
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Get free market research by posting a question on ‘LinkedIn
Answers’
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Scan through your Network Updates to be aware of what your
network is doing
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Use the LinkedIn Status Update function to keep your network
apprised of your business
Be cautious with your updates if you do not want people to be
updated on your activity. To change this, go to Settings, Privacy
Controls, and “Turn on/off your activity broadcasts”
Strategies to Build your LinkedIn Network
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Fill out your LinkedIn profile suggested information
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Check for former colleagues and classmates by using specific
LinkedIn search tools
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Import your Outlook contacts or Webmail contacts
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Check for people who share groups or affiliations
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Go through your business cards for potential contacts or send
them an invite to join
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Advertise yourself through LinkedIn Answers
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Use the ‘People You May Know’ feature
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Meet people via LinkedIn Answers, Groups, Jobs, and People
Search and invite them to connect
Why Join LinkedIn? The Benefits Include:
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The ability to enhance your personal brand, while controlling
your professional on-line identity
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The ability to be found by recruiters, hiring managers, and
others to open the door to new opportunities
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The ability to reconnect with former colleagues and school
contacts
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The opportunity to learn, share and make important
connections to those with similar professional interests
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Helps in establishing yourself as an expert: Contribute your
knowledge by answering questions
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Ask your question and get fast, accurate answers from your
network and other experts worldwide
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Stay up-to-date on the latest in your industry and functional
area
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Allows you to get connected to people that aren’t in your
network
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The opportunity to show you are comfortable with current
technology
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The opportunity to show off and expand on your academic and
professional accomplishments beyond what you are able to fit
on a résumé
What are the different ways I can use LinkedIn?
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To identify careers that utilize your interests
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To help others and provide value
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For informational interview contacts
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To identify target companies of interest
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To look at career paths of those in positions you’re ultimately
interested in
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To learn more about job functions and skills needed for specific
occupations
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To learn which job titles you may want to pursue, related to
your job search, and what titles require more experience than
you may have
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To expand your network through groups and see the
connections of others in your network
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To learn about job openings
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To get questions answered related to your career interests,
invite people you meet who you would like to include in your
network to link in with you
How should I set up my profile to maximize my LinkedIn
account? Please include:
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A keyword-rich summary tailored, to positions you’re seeking
and the skills required
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Recommendations/endorsements from internship supervisors,
part-time or full-time jobs, and professors you’ve worked for
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A custom URL with your name at the end
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Your email and/or telephone, internships, part-time work,