These days, employers are inundated with resumes (think 200+ resumes PER position!). Usually employers give resumes a 6-15 second glance to see if a candidate is even worth a second look. Career Igniter came up with 5 things to consider when you’re hoping to make it past the skim read. Make it easy for the … Continue reading Employers will spend 6 seconds looking at your resume.
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.
Social media has definitely changed the game. Through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, employers are sometimes finding employees without ever meeting them in person! It’s great to make sure that your social media presence is representative of who you want employers to see, but make sure you’re not forgetting about your in-person presence. The National Career … Continue reading Social media has changed how we search for jobs. “Follow” these skills to get an employer to “like” you!
SPC is proud to announce a new “Weekend College” program starting this August. Working professionals will be able to earn their Associate of Arts or Associate in Science in Business Administration degree on weekends starting this fall. Available at the Clearwater Campus, students attending Weekend College will have the opportunity to take courses in various … Continue reading New, starting this fall session, Weekend College, Clearwater Campus
Aaron’s is looking for friendly, dependable, hard-working people to fill a variety of full and part time positions in their Pinellas, Tampa Bay, and Pasco County locations. Hours will be flexible around your school schedule. A recruiting representative will be on the Downtown Campus on Monday, June 8th from 11am – 1pm. Interested students should … Continue reading Aaron’s will be on the Downtown Campus recruiting students on 6/8 from 11am – 1pm
Just finished up an interview and think you can just sit back and wait for the employer to call and offer you the job? Think again! It is critical to write thank-you notes. They can be hand-written or emailed. During the interview gather as many business cards as possible so you can make your thank-you … Continue reading 5 ways your thank-you note could cost you the job
Interviews can be TRICKY! What do I say? What do I wear? What do I do? Well, Career Services is here to help! Join us for one of our upcoming Mock Interview events on June 2nd from either 12:30pm – 1:30pm OR 5pm – 6:30pm. Attendees will be able to practice interviewing and being interviewed … Continue reading Mock Interviews @ the Downtown Campus on June 2nd 12:30-1:30 & 5-6:30!
Being a college student isn’t easy! With all the things you have learn, do and attend it’s a small wonder there is time for anything else in the course of a day. But, there is one more thing that you should be sure to do before you graduate – get to know Career Services. Career … Continue reading Take time to Get to Know Career Services
Wednesday May 27, 2015 12- 3pm EpiCenter – Collaborative Lab 13805 58th Street North Clearwater The following information will be covered: Writing your resume: Tips for developing a good resume Be sure to bring your current resume with you! Making Connections: How to successfully network to find out who is hiring. Presenting yourself in an … Continue reading Are you graduating in July? This is the Workshop for you!
Previously in this blog, we’ve spoken about the difficulties that ex-offenders face when trying to find an employer willing to hire them, despite their record. Today, we’ll talk a little about what to say and do once you’ve located that employer. This post has been adapted from an article linked below from Career One Stop. … Continue reading Ex-offenders can face different challenges in their job search. Make sure you’re prepared.