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After your student’s second year, it is important for career development to
become a regular topic of discussion between you and your student. The
closer they get to graduation, the more these conversations influence your
student’s decisions regarding life after Clemson. While focusing on their
professional lives after Clemson, continue encouraging your student to get
and remain involved. These last years have the potential of making the
most of your student’s college career!
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
If your student hasn’t been to the Center for Career and Professional
Development (CCPD) yet, there is still time for them to visit their office for
valuable advice and support. There are several programs and services the
CCPD offers, which support the student’s job search process.
Core Competencies
Employers and graduate/professional schools want students to demonstrate
the knowledge, skills and attitude (a.k.a. competency) necessary for success
in their respective environments. Students need to polish skills they already
have, develop skills they don’t and apply them in a variety of settings.
Students should continue to take advantage of the countless opportunities
Clemson offers and visit the CCPD to learn how to articulate the skills
they have acquired. For more information about these competencies,
visit
clemson.edu/career/core.Career Fairs
Career fairs are a great way for students to professionally network as they
engage in their job search process. At Clemson, the CCPD coordinates a
variety of career fairs on an annual basis. Some fairs are larger in scope
and cover a wide variety of majors, while other fairs are more focused on a
specific industry. The CCPD coordinates one large career fair each semester.
In addition to career fairs, the CCPD plans several networking opportunities
for different student populations and industries. Companies also host
information sessions to specifically talk about their individual organization.
The CCPD’s website and ClemsonJobLink feature amazing opportunities
to engage with prospective employers.
Mock Interviews
Mock interviews are a service included in career counseling appointments
at the CCPD. During mock interviews, students will submit their résumé
in advance, and a career counselor will ask general interview and industry-
specific questions during the appointment time. Students get real-world
experience in answering the questions with the added support of getting
feedback from the counselor and guidance on answering different types
of questions. Students should take advantage of this resource no matter
what industry they are entering!
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