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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 to visit
their office for valuable advice and support. There are several
programs and services the CCPD offers, which support students’
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
Career Fairs
Career Fairs are a great way for students to professionally network as they engage in their job search
process. The Michelin® Career Center, part of the Center for Career and Professional Development,
coordinates a variety of career fairs every semester. There is a larger fair each semester for all majors
and levels in school. In addition, the CCPD works with other departments on-campus for more
industry-focused fairs. All of these fairs give the opportunity, based on the employer’s selection and
process, for students to interview after the event or later in the semester. Make sure your student
attends all of the pre-fair events which employers assist us in preparing students to shine! Visit the
CCPD website for more information:
Mock Interviews
Mock interviews are a service included in career counseling appointments at the CCPD. During
mock interviews, students will submit their resume in advance and a career counselor will ask
general interview and industry-specific questions during the appointment time. Students get
professional experience in answering the questions with the added support of getting feedback
THIRD YEAR+
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT
• Encourage your student to
make an appointment with a
career counselor at the CCPD.
They can assist with advice,
resume critiquing, cover letter
editing and job search tools.
• Encourage your student to
discuss career opportunities
and plans with faculty
and advisers as well as
any professionals in the field.
Networking is the key to
success.
• Encourage a professional
online identity! If you have a
LinkedIn profile, network with
your student by role modeling
a professional online identity.
Hopefully, your student will
recognize the value of
networking in this digital
environment.