We meet and greet more people around the holidays than any other time of the year. So why not put your job search efforts to the test by spending some of that social time networking. The holidays are an excellent time to network! And although there is often “Secret Santas” – it’s not the time … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Networking
Throughout your college career, you most likely will hear about various opportunities regarding internships. You probably know that an internship is a temporary position within a company that focuses on on-the-job training rather than simply being another job. Perhaps you are also aware that there are both paid and unpaid internships. But then you may … Continue reading Why would I take an internship that doesn’t pay anything?
Erin Coscia, a St. Petersburg College graduate and current NASA employee has informed SPC’s Career Services that the agency is now accepting applications for more than 200 summer internships across the country. Many of those internships are right here in the Sunshine State at the Kennedy Space Center. These internships aren’t just for those entering fields of … Continue reading Reach for the Stars: NASA is looking for 200 interns!
Join us on Monday, November 30th at the Clearwater Campus from 11 a.m.-2 p.m! Use this opportunity to meet with employers and stand out from other candidates. Get an overview of what it’s like to work for a company or a sector that seem interesting to you. Participating Employers will collect resumes and exchange business … Continue reading 2015 St. Petersburg College JOB Fair!
Have you ever felt that you were more than qualified for a job but just never got a call for an interview? First thing you must know is that you are not the only one. Chances are, each open position is receiving about 100+ resumes and cover letters for the job you are applying to. … Continue reading Give Them a Reason to Choose You
Security officers serve and protect the companies they work for. They protect people against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism and other threats that could affect the organization that hired them, working 24/7 to ensure safety by vigorously patrolling or using security systems to keep a location safe. As a security officer, you must know the company’s regulations and … Continue reading Security officers – more than ‘rent-a-cops’
Since 2008 there has been a slow climb out the recession that impacted this country’s financial industry and job market. Jobs became very limited and very hard to get. Today’s market is not much different. We are seeing more and more people applying for a limited amount of quality jobs. So in this tough market, … Continue reading Average Is Not Good Enough
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, it’s a good time to be reminded of the importance of a sending a thank you note. Although many job seekers overlook this step, most employers agree that a thank you note makes a lasting impression following a job interview. Here are some tips for writing a thank you note: Do … Continue reading Remember to Give Thanks
St. Petersburg College will host a hiring event with Frontier Communications from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 and Wednesday, Nov. 18 on the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, Room SA-114, 6605 Fifth Ave. N. After acquiring cable and Internet services from Verizon in Florida earlier this year, Frontier is looking to hire … Continue reading Frontier- Network Engineering Job Fair
In the quest to find out just how much fun HSN is, 23 Fine Arts students participated in a tour of HSN on Tuesday, October 27. HSN offers some amazing internships and they were looking to attract a few good candidates for their production opportunities. This was more than a tour however; this tour was … Continue reading The HSN Tour or The Art of Relationship Building