Faculty member Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T. is the Instructor-In-Charge of the Parks and Leisure Services program at SPC. In addition to being a professor and managing the department, he is a professional Career Development Specialist and Advisor, Résumé Writer and Job Search Specialist.  Two books to his credit, Building the Looking-Glass Résumé and the Anatomy of … Continue reading SPC faculty member Larry Goldsmith →

Students often ask us in the SPC Internship Office about what to wear for interviews. Do I need to wear a suit or is business casual just fine? We advise that you should always dress professionally and in most cases a suit is preferred interview attire. Read what Robin Fisher Roffer wrote in a recent … Continue reading Interview attire →

  We know that internships are so important for finding full time employment post-graduation.  Read this article by Dan Schawbel to find out more.

    Watch this video to learn more about the College Tech Internship Program at Network People in Largo.

Log into your Optimal Resume account to view and/or apply to the following internship opportunities: Marketing Internship at Network People in Largo:  Content Writer for Strategic Web Design in Clearwater Legal Assistant Intern at Law Offices of David H. Walkowiak in North Tampa Help Desk and Support Intern at SMC Software in Oldsmar If you … Continue reading Internship Opportunities in SPC Optimal Resume →

Internships are important for students pursuing their AA and liberal arts majors too. Read what the College of the Saint Rose and Clemson University are doing to focus on liberal arts internships at insidehighered.com

Who does not get excited watching Team USA compete for Olympic glory?! What can you learn from US Olympic athletes that can help you in your internship and career? Read more about this from Heather R. Huhman on glassdoor.com.    

  What’s in a handshake?  A handshake is a first impression when meeting potential employers and new colleagues.  In fact you may find yourself doing a bit of handshaking as you are introduced to staff and trying to remember names and job titles.  Be sure your hands are clean and your nails manicured.  If you … Continue reading First impressions: hand shakes and introductions →

How can students and employers benefit from interns? Read the Miami Herald article by Cindy Krischner Goodman.  

The career development department at SPC has offered me two internship opportunities. Over the last year I have gained valuable work experience in marketing and management. This has added great value to my resume in addition to my education. I am currently interning for Network People, an IT company. I have been able to apply … Continue reading My Internship Experience by Devlyn Parsons →