Several of us had the opportunity to attend the Florida Association of College and Employers (ACE) conference this week with our Career Service colleagues from all over the state. What we learned is this: “the times they are a changing.” Career Service Centers all over the state are retooling to meet the needs of a … Continue reading The Future of Career Services: What does it mean for you – the student?
Are you searching for the perfect career? Not sure what you want to major in at St. Petersburg College? What are the hot jobs of the future? Check out what the U.S. News & World Report has to say about the best jobs of 2015! What are the Top Ten Jobs of 2015: 1. Dentist … Continue reading U.S. News and World Report, Best Jobs of 2015!
Did you know that one in five U.S. jobs is linked to the international trade? Yet, it’s still estimated that these companies lose around $2 billion a year because of employees’ poor cross cultural skills. Establishing positive techniques for multicultural conflict resolution, strong foreign language skills, and effective collaboration skills will enable you to be … Continue reading Study Abroad is a great way to see the world and can help you get the career you want after graduation!
Throughout your childhood and entire school career, students frequently hear many questions and prompts to choose a career. This is one of the most important decisions you will ever make and with two thirds of working people in jobs they dislike, it’s one worth putting in some time and thought. Although there are no guarantees, … Continue reading Beginning with the end in mind: How to set career goals that work for you.
Join SPC along with representatives from Tampa Bay public works division, local utilities, water career educators and water professional organizations to explore career opportunities within the field of Public Utilities. At this event you will be able to: Learn more about career opportunities in Public Utilities Participate in a Q&A panel Network with utilities professionals … Continue reading Public Utilities Career Exploration Event
The Seminole Campus hosted the second annual SPC’s Arts & Entertainment Event drawing in 30 guests, including faculty and students from SPC’s arts disciplines. Speed Networking is a fast pace activity designed to engage participants by using key questions to encourage conversation and collaboration. This type of networking works well with all disciplines but has … Continue reading Arts & Entertainment Students Meet Their Match Speed Networking
If you’ve been reading our career blog for any length of time, you know there are a lot of factors that go in to finding your perfect career. You must first identify your goal and then your degree path. After that it’s a blur of clubs, career exploration, professional associations, resume reviews, mock interviews, and … Continue reading Academic preparation makes you a more valuable candidate in your job search!
Over 250 students attended the Computer and Information Technology Career Exploration event. This is the second time this event was held on the SP/Gibbs Campus. The field of technology is rapidly gaining solid footing in the Tampa Bay area and the students know it! CEO’s, CIO’s and recruiters from over ten companies participated in a … Continue reading Wildly Successful CCIT Career Exploration Event