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finding the right exPerienCes
CLEMSONJOBLINK
ClemsonJobLink (CJL) is Clemson University’s online recruiting system for students and
employers to connect. CJL has thousands of employers posting jobs and scheduling on-campus
interviews specifically for Clemson students and first year alumni. Students can apply to
part-time jobs, internships and full-time job postings, schedule on-campus interviews when
available, view employers attending career fairs and information sessions, and practice interview
skills through the mock interview portal.
GOINGLOBAL
A web resource designed to help candidates search country and city career guides, H-1B
application database, employer directories, internships and full-time employment opportunities,
internationally and in the U.S.
CAREERSHIFT
Offers a comprehensive online resource to help job seekers navigate the published and hidden
job market. Utilize keyword, geographic location and type of position to find opportunities in
your desired field. This web crawler allows you to search multiple websites from an integrated
platform.
A gap year can be spent volunteering, traveling, or
participating in a training opportunity (such as an
internship or shadowing opportunities). The reasons
behind a gap year might be to save money, expand your
professional development, explore a new country or gain
new experiences.
SHOULD YOU CONSIDER A GAP YEAR?
CONSIDERATIONS
• Visa or work authorizations, if abroad
• Language barriers, if abroad
• Housing and costs (travel, living expenses, etc.)
• Timing
• Goals
Opportunities abound for students to gain experience in their desired fields. Examples include part-time jobs, internships,
co-ops, fellowships, research and full-time jobs. The Center is available to help students secure the right opportunities for
them. Learn more about our internship programs and the Cooperative Education Program on the pages that follow. In addi-
tion to personal career counseling, the Center provides several online resources for students to utilize.
OTHER RESOURCES
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• Company websites
• Professional
Association websites
REMEMBER
94%
of jobs are found through networking.
Review Pages 13‑18 for networking advice.
ONLINE INTERNSHIP BOOKS (THE INTERNSHIP SERIES ONLINE)
CEI Internships compiles internship offerings into specific publications to help students locate
internships. Some of the publication titles include “Internships in International Affairs,” “The
Sports Internship Book,” “The Congressional Internship Book,” “The History & Museum
Internship Book” and many more.
• Other web resources
• Career fairs and events
• Info sessions
• Family and friends
• Conferences
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