Off-Campus Employment: What’s to Lose, What’s to Gain

January 5, 2009

Off-campus employment opportunities are a great way to get a glimpse into the ways of the professional world. The city of Charleston has an array of employment possibilities, often times only walking distance from campus

Working off campus provides many different incentives to college students. Those eclectic group of employers have many different perspectives to offer in the world of business, allowing student to gain first-hand experience in the workplace. Branching out from the umbrella of higher education increases your ability to network with professionals and local business owners. If you choose to pick a part-time job that is related to careers in your major, you will gain direct career experience that serves as a substantial resume builder. Along with building a strong resume, working off-campus often times means building more financial security. The wages off-campus tend to be more competitive than employers on campus, giving students the opportunity to make good pay and good connections.

Along with the perks come some of the harsher aspects of working in the real world. Many employers are looking for employees that share similar goals concerning their job. They may not particularly care that being a student comes first for most people that choose to work during college. This means that free nights and weekends may be forfeited for the sake of a paycheck. Your off-campus employer may expect you to be available during holidays and school breaks. For most students who live in dorms, leaving Charleston for Christmas break is not an option, so you definitely want to keep that in mind when choosing an off-campus employer.

Whether you choose to work on or off campus during your academic career, choose wisely. The connections you make in college with forever shape your professional development and your college experience. Always keep in mind that the Career Center is here to help guide your choices and answer your questions throughout the process of your college career and professional development.

 

 

Off-Campus Employment: What’s to Lose, What’s to Gain

January 5, 2009

Off-campus employment opportunities are a great way to get a glimpse into the ways of the professional world. The city of Charleston has an array of employment possibilities, often times only walking distance from campus.

Working off campus provides many different incentives to college students. Those eclectic group of employers have many different perspectives to offer in the world of business, allowing student to gain first-hand experience in the workplace. Branching out from the umbrella of higher education increases your ability to network with professionals and local business owners. If you choose to pick a part-time job that is related to careers in your major, you will gain direct career experience that serves as a substantial resume builder. Along with building a strong resume, working off-campus often times means building more financial security. The wages off-campus tend to be more competitive than employers on campus, giving students the opportunity to make good pay and good connections.

Along with the perks come some of the harsher aspects of working in the real world. Many employers are looking for employees that share similar goals concerning their job. They may not particularly care that being a student comes first for most people that choose to work during college. This means that free nights and weekends may be forfeited for the sake of a paycheck. Your off-campus employer may expect you to be available during holidays and school breaks. For most students who live in dorms, leaving Charleston for Christmas break is not an option, so you definitely want to keep that in mind when choosing an off-campus employer.

Whether you choose to work on or off campus during your academic career, choose wisely. The connections you make in college with forever shape your professional development and your college experience. Always keep in mind that the Career Center is here to help guide your choices and answer your questions throughout the process of your college career and professional development.

 

 

Finding That Summer Job

April 7, 2008

We are on the verge of a hot, humid summer but are you going to go to the beach everyday? For most people that is just not possible.

In our fantasies we would be spending the hot days of summer at the beach or lying by the pool. Unfortunately, we do not live in our fantasies but are faced with reality. Do you have your summer job lined up? No? Then stop by the Career Center and check out the different opportunities we can show you for summer employment.

One resource is CISTERNonline. It is our online database with job listings, both part-time, internships, and full-time positions. And if you are a student at the College of Charleston you already have an account to look up available positions. Go to this address: http://cisternonline.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp to get started. And if this is your first time logging in the website will walk you through the process.

Tip: If you want to find a part-time job that is in Downtown Charleston, type in Downtown in the keyword section. Your results will list only downtown jobs.

If working outside of the Charleston area for summer is more your style go to http://www.cofc.edu/~career/helpfulweblinks-location.html#seasonal and look under Summer/Seasonal Jobs. These are great resources for finding a summer position but you better hurry summer is almost here!

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