Job help for December Graduates (and all students!)

Handshake: The number one way college students find jobs. Join today and get recruited by the top employers for full-time, part-time jobs and internships--no experience required.Congratulations December Graduates!  Do you need help mapping out a game plan for your job search? Career Services is here to help! We want to help polish your résumé, interview skills and job search strategy. Visit Handshake to view employment opportunities.

Career Coach – review the top Charlotte area employers for your program!

Not graduating and still thinking about your career direction?  We can help whether you are transferring or a returning student preparing for registration. Get in touch with Career Services so we can can help you elevate your career.

Let Career Coach Help You

masked female student looking at laptopReach your career goals and discover majors,  in-demand careers, and education based on your interests with Career Coach!

Customized for Charlotte and Central Piedmont, Career Coach provides real time, local labor market data for hundreds of occupations and connects those occupations with Central Piedmont’s programs of study. Career Coach also offers a quick assessment to match yourself to careers (60 question option recommended).

Reasons to take advantage of Career Coach:

  • Undecided about your career? Use the career assessment to get career ideas.
  • Started your program, but don’t know which specific career to pursue? Research the occupations that are related to your degree.
  • Graduating in May? Conduct career research and find and apply for specific job openings.

Watch this short 1-minute Career Coach tutorial to learn how to get started. Check out  today.

Looking for Seasonal Work?

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Start looking for a seasonal job now. There’s only 11 weeks until Winter Break!  Recently, a range of good seasonal opportunities for students have been posted.  Due to a shortage of workers, many seasonal jobs are paying more this year than ever before! Sometimes they develop into a permanent position.

Good places to look for seasonal jobs:

Not sure if seasonal work is for you? Charlotte is having a part-time job fair Thursday, October 7, from 11am-2pm and Central Piedmont students are invited. While these jobs are not necessarily seasonal, this is another great opportunity to find part-time work.  Check out the event details.

Just need to talk to someone?  Career counselors are here for you.

Get in touch with us. Career Services helps you elevate your career!

Prepare to Connect: Expert tips for your next job search

student engaging in an interviewCareer Services is hosting Prepare to Connect this week to help you get ready for your spring job search. The format allows you to pick sessions to attend based on your schedule and needs. No registration is required.  Learn more and join on April 15 during Prepare to Connect.

Don’t forget – Employer Connect is coming soon and Harper Connect (trades related) is April 15

Employer Connect, which involves a variety of industries hiring for both full and part time positions, is April 29. Talk to employers interested in hiring students and graduates.  Learn more and register for Employer Connect, the virtual career fair.  All employers are actively hiring and looking for candidates like you!

Prepare to Connect Sessions: Resumes, Job Search, and Interview Tips

student engaging in an interviewGet expert tips on resumes, job search, interviewing and what to do during virtual job fairs, like Employer Connect.   We’ve included plenty of time for questions.

No registration is required. Join us during the time and date that works best for your schedule. These are tips you won’t want to miss. Learn more and access the Zoom links for the Prepare to Connect virtual sessions.

 

Tuesday, February 16

2:00 – 4:00 PM

 

Resumes – 2:00 pm

Job Search – 2:30 pm

Interviews  – 3:00 pm

Virtual Job Fair How To Tips – 3:30 pm

Wednesday, February 17

5:30 – 7:30 PM

 

Resumes – 5:30 pm

Job Search – 6:00 pm

Interviews  – 6:30 pm

Virtual Job Fair How To Tips – 7:00 pm

Thursday, February 18

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 

Resumes – 10:00 am

Job Search – 10:30 am

Interviews  – 11:00 am

Virtual Job Fair How To Tips – 11:30 am

Save the date! Use the new skills you gain during Employer Connect, a week of virtual hiring events: Tuesday, March 2 – Thursday, March 4. Here’s your opportunity to connect with employers seeking to hire for full-time and part-time positions.

Learn more and register for Employer Connect, the virtual career fair. This year’s event is virtual. Watch our video to hear employers discuss what they’re looking for and why you should attend.

Jump On Board to Learn Job Strategies that Work

smiling female student sitting across from man in a suit​Finding a job in a virtual environment can be tough.  We invite you to join us for our Jump On Board workshop where we will help you navigate job search strategies that work. These sessions are open to all Central Piedmont students.

Join us Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 5:00 – 6:00​ p.m. via Zoom.

  • Meeting ID: 959 9224 8694
  • Passcode: 128407

Please contact Anita.McGill@cpcc.edu if you have any questions.

Virtual Career Services: Events You Don’t Want to Miss!

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Save the Date! It’s never too early to start preparing for your future. Career Services has developed new sessions that provide reliable career resources and tips to help you navigate your job search. Mark your calendars for:

  1. Prepare to Connect: (February 16 -18)  resume assistance, interviewing, and job search tips 
  2. Employer Connect: (March 2 – 4) virtual hiring events where you connect directly with employers

Applicant Tracking Systems: Watch this short video from Career Services about how employers track your applications online to learn how to get noticed and make these systems work for you!  If you like learning the latest job search tips, be sure to join us for Prepare to Connect on February 16, 17, and 18.

It’s a Major Decision sessions start on January 28:

  • Participants learn expert tips on how to choose a career/major
  • Sessions held weekly and open to current and prospective students
  • Check out this brief video to learn more about the sessions and then sign up online

October Job Search: Resources for Your Job Search!

If you need a job now, you may have visited big job boards like Career Builder and Indeed. But in tight times, it’s a good idea to check other, lesser utilized resources as well. The October Job Search Challenge will focus on two job search tools offered at Central Piedmont and give you a chance to explore them.

  • Central Piedmont Online Job Board– Charlotte area employers post jobs on this board specifically for Central Piedmont students and graduates. Check it out at: www.cpcc.edu/jobboard. New jobs are posted on a regular basis!
  • Career Coach– This website is a career information tool and highlights Central Piedmont programs, but also has some great information about area employers and the skills they are looking for. Check it out at: www.cpcc.edu/careercoach.

To complete this challenge:

The first 100 participants will receive a $5 gift card to Dunkin’ – complete the October challenge today!

Jump On Board – Learn Job Search Strategies That Work

​Finding a job in a virtual environment is tough!  We invite you to join us for our Jump On Board workshop where we will help you navigate job search strategies that work.

  • October 7 from 4:00 – 5:00pm
  • October 13 from 5:00 – 6:00pm.

Please register today!

Once registered, you will receive reminder emails and other opportunities for you in your job searching process.

Feel free to join us through Zoom:

  • Meeting ID: 959 9224 8694
  • Passcode: 128407​

Please contact Anita.McGill@cpcc.edu if you have any questions.

Elevate Your Career with Virtual Career Services

Career Services has developed new online tools that provide immediate, reliable career resources to help you navigate your job search during the pandemic and beyond. It’s never too early to start preparing for your future. 
If you need assistance navigating the job market, or are unsure of what you need, complete a quick and easy New Career Interest Form and a career counselor will reach out to you during normal business hours.
Check out some useful online resources available:
  • 7-minute Resource video: View our Elevate Your Job Search from Home video. A quick, accessible video showing students how to succeed in taking their job search online.
  • Virtual Job Search Success Tip Sheet: A one-page, accessible guide with tips and article links to help students get ready for a new reality. View the guide here.
  • Job Market Tips during COVID-19: A one-page, accessible guide to managing the new economy, staying informed, and reaching out for help from the college. View the guide here.
  • Our Students & Graduates webpage: A page devoted to online resources available 24-7, including our Career Guide, student job board, mock interview software, and resume builder. View resources here.

Career Services staff are available to meet with students via phone, WebEx, e-mail and live chat (coming soon!). Email career.services@cpcc.edu or visit cpcc.edu/career if you need any assistance.

It’s Official – The 2020 Career Fair is Here

We are one day away from the college’s largest recruiting event – The Career Fair. This event is happening Thursday, March 5 in Worrell Gym from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Check out the trailer to see how this event will work.

Connect with Career Services and elevate your career:

  • Drop-Ins for students needing quick job search help (resume, cover letter, interviewing, etc.):
  • Central Campus – Wednesdays, Central High 122, 1- 3 p.m.
  • Levine Campus – Tuesdays, Levine Student Success Desk, 2-4 p.m.

For an appointment, contact ext. 6433 or career.services@cpcc.edu

Visit cpcc.edu/career to learn more.

Elevate Your Career – The Spring Job Search Starts Now!

For new graduates, the average time span from an interview to a job offer is 24 days. This means students need to begin their spring job search now.  Career Services is hosting the following events to help you elevate your career:

Career Fair 2020 – Thursday, March 5th, 11 am-2 pm, Central Campus, Worrell Gym. The Career Fair is the college’s largest recruiting event and will feature 70+ employers seeking to hire for full-time and part-time positions.

What’s Next Events

Drop-in for help with “what’s next” after graduation, whether you are still deciding about your major when you transfer or need quick help with your resume, job search, and making the most of the career fair. 

CATO CAMPUS

Tuesday, February 18

10:00-1:00

Check-in at Student Success Desk,

Cato 1 Lobby

CENTRAL CAMPUS

Wednesday, February 19

11:00-3:00

Central High, Room 122

HARPER CAMPUS

Tuesday, February 18

10:00 – 1:00

H4, Room 117

HARRIS CAMPUS

Thursday, February 20

1:00-4:00

Harris 1 Atrium

LEVINE CAMPUS

Wednesday, February 19

11:00-2:00

Library, LV2601

MERANCAS CAMPUS

Tuesday, February 18

10:00-1:00

Claytor 1123