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Tools to Help Make Decisions About Career Paths
The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is an office
students can utilize for the duration of their time at Clemson. They are often
accessed just near the end of the college career, when students are thinking
about job placement; yet, the CCPD has many tools and opportunities for
those who are still in the discovery phase of their career development.
Students can take a career assessment to learn more about their career
personality type, majors, career interests, skills and values.
Students can register with ClemsonJobLink to access information about part-
time jobs and internships. Students can find a job for the summer that relates
to their college major or career interest to gain work experience and start
developing a strong business and work ethic. They can also begin developing
a working copy of their résumé by attending a workshop through the CCPD.
How You Can Support
Keep in mind, October through early November and March through early
April are advisers’ busiest times. If a student is interested in changing
majors, they should seek an advising appointment BEFORE these times.
How You Can Support
Encourage your student to schedule an appointment with the CCPD
to start the career development process and learn about the Core
Competencies employers and graduate/professional schools are seeking.
The CCPD has developed a four-year career planning checklist geared
toward parents and families showing how students can begin doing things
in their first year to build these competencies. The checklist includes the
roles of students, parents and families and how the CCPD gives support.
For more information, visit
clemson.edu/career.STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Student Accessibility Services coordinates the provision of reasonable
accommodations for students with physical, psychological, attentional
or learning disabilities. Accommodations are individualized, flexible
and confidential based on the nature of the disability and the academic
environments compliant with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Students are encouraged to consult with the Student Accessibility staff
as early as possible, preferably prior to the first day of classes. Current
documentation of a specific disability from a licensed professional is needed.
Further details on policies and procedures can be found at
clemson.edu/studentaccess.
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