Tag Archives: Career Services

Graduating without a job? Read some of the best job search tips straight from recruiters!

Employment Preparation, Events

According to Forbes, Gradstaff (a recruiting firm for newly graduated professionals) reports that 75-80% of college seniors will graduate without a job lined up. That’s an incredibly high number – too high, considering all of the job search resources new graduates have available. With the assistance of a Forbes article we will outline the best … Continue reading Graduating without a job? Read some of the best job search tips straight from recruiters! →

Is your resume going to catch an employer’s eyes in 2015? Find out now!

Career News, Employment Preparation

Spring cleaning, quarterly oil changes, and annual check-ups with your doctor. You are the master of making sure you’re up to date – but when is the last time your resume had a checkup? Trends in hiring are constantly changing and you want to make sure you’re on the cutting edge. Karen Rehn of HH … Continue reading Is your resume going to catch an employer’s eyes in 2015? Find out now! →

Attitudes are contagious – catch a good one! 13 Attitudes of Great Employees!

Employment Preparation

We’ve heard them all – You catch more flies with honey than vinegar! Attitudes are like flat tires, can’t go anywhere with it until you change it! And my favorite, no one ever got rich with a poor attitude! It’s all true! Employers are more likely to hire someone who may not meet all of … Continue reading Attitudes are contagious – catch a good one! 13 Attitudes of Great Employees! →

Finding an employer willing to hire an ex-offender can be tough! Prepare for success with these tips.

Employment Preparation

It would be great to post a list of employers who are willing to hire people with criminal records. Unfortunately, that list doesn’t exist. Not only do employers fear the customer backlash of being known as “felon friendly”, but employers can also be a little skittish about hiring not knowing if they’ll be strong workers. … Continue reading Finding an employer willing to hire an ex-offender can be tough! Prepare for success with these tips. →

Working for free may be the best way to score a job in your field. Top 5 reasons to start volunteering!

Career News, Employment Preparation

You may know the benefits of volunteering already – increased community support and connection, higher personal sense-of-worth, and even positive health benefits. But do you know the benefits that volunteering has on your job search? Karen Burns of U.S. News highlights the top 5 reasons volunteering may be just what your job search needs. 1)Volunteering … Continue reading Working for free may be the best way to score a job in your field. Top 5 reasons to start volunteering! →

Public Utilities Career Exploration Event

Career Exploration, Events

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 →

Welcome Rolando Mederos Career Advisor at the Midtown Campus

General

My name is Rolando Mederos and I am the new Career Advisor for the Midtown Campus. I have a lot of experience working at St. Petersburg College. Prior to being a Career Advisor, I  worked in the Internship Office and Student Activities.  I started SPC as a student in August 2009, and I  graduated from … Continue reading Welcome Rolando Mederos Career Advisor at the Midtown Campus →

Rally in Tally: SPC students speak their minds on big issues during recent trip to Tallahassee

Student Stories

Student Government Association recently joined many Florida colleges and universities in Tallahassee representing the issues that mattered most to students. Career Services recently caught up with the Downtown Vice President (and President elect for the upcoming school year), Alexis Clavizzao. Below is her take on the issues and the impact local schools have had. “On … Continue reading Rally in Tally: SPC students speak their minds on big issues during recent trip to Tallahassee →

Arts & Entertainment Students Meet Their Match Speed Networking

Career Exploration, Events

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 →

Aaron Ozier, SPC Student/Restaurant Manager, offers his Top 13 Tips to Success in the Workplace!

Employment Preparation, Student Stories

Previously, we sat down with Aaron Ozier to discuss his path to success from SPC Student to Restaurant Manager with a bright future in a large corporation, Wendy’s. Aaron also shared his top 13 tips to help you be successful in your future career. Attendance is important. Yes, it seems obvious, but one of the … Continue reading Aaron Ozier, SPC Student/Restaurant Manager, offers his Top 13 Tips to Success in the Workplace! →