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🎓 Get Ready to Make That Major Decision! 🎓

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Feeling a little lost when it comes to choosing your major? 🤔 Don’t stress—Central Piedmont’s Career Services is here to help you navigate this big decision!

How to Get Started 🚀

1. Make an Appointment with a Career Counselor 🗓️

  • Schedule a session with one of our friendly career counselors through Handshake.
  • Counselors are available both in-person at every campus and virtually, so you can choose the option that works best for you!

2. Explore the “Choosing a Program of Study” Page 🖥️

  • Visit our Choosing a Program of Study page to explore different majors and narrow down your options.
  • This resource is packed with tips and steps to help you make an informed decision about your career path.

Need More Help? 🤝

For any questions or additional support, don’t hesitate to reach out to Career Services at career.services@cpcc.edu or give us a call at 704-330-6551. We’re here to guide you every step of the way! 🎉

Choosing your major is a big step, but with the right resources and support, you can make the decision with confidence. Let’s get started on your journey today! 🌟

Career Services Summer Offerings 🌞

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Central Piedmont’s Career Services is here to support your career journey all summer long! Whether you’re searching for a job, choosing a program of study, or preparing for interviews, we’ve got you covered.

đź“… Appointments: Schedule in-person or virtual meetings with a Career Counselor at any of our campus locations via Handshake.

đź•’ Summer Drop-In Hours: This summer, students and graduates can drop by Career Center at Central Campus, Central High 206 to get help with career questions without an appointment. Summer drop-in hours are Mon-Thurs, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m and will be in effect through July 26.

đź’» Online Resources: Utilize Handshake for job searches, Big Interview for interview practice, and Career Coach for exploring study programs and career opportunities.

🎉 Events: Check Handshake’s Event section for over 50 virtual events, including sessions about careers with the FBI, at Bank of America, and in healthcare.

For more details and resources, visit Central Piedmont Career Services.

October Career Services Events

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As the holiday season approaches, there are many seasonal hiring opportunities, providing not only some extra cash, but great resume building opportunities too.

You can search for seasonal jobs:

  • On Handshake. You can also use Handshake to find full- and part-time positions, paid internships, and more. On Handshake, select Jobs to get started and then search Seasonal.

All Work-It Wednesday events are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Have questions? Contact Career Services or make an appointment with a Career Counselor.

Job help for December Graduates (and all students!)

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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.

Need a Game Plan After Graduation?

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female student in graduation cap and gownGraduation can be one of the most exciting, yet scarier times in your life. Do you need help mapping out a game plan?  Career Services is here to help! We want to help polish your resume, interview skills and job search strategy.  Here are the top three tips to map out your plan:

  1. Visit Handshake to view employment opportunities, including part-time, full-time and paid internships.  Handshake is the #1 way college students find jobs.  Remember to complete your profile, because you are 5x more likely to be contacted by an employer.
  2. Use Big Interview to get ready to rock the interview!  This online system builds your interview confidence and expertise. Watch this 3 minute video for a quick introduction and check out the Big Interview flyer for tips on how to get started.
  3. Career Coach – see 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 us. Career Services can help you elevate your career.

Career Services is Here for You

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Interview between two womenGetting experience outside of the classroom can kick start your career!  Summer is coming and now is the time to make plans.  Central Piedmont’s online student job board lists paid internships and you already have an account!  Visit Handshake to see the paid internships and other employment opportunities.

Why an internship is important

  • Students with paid internships have higher starting salaries when they graduate

  • Employers often use internships as a hiring pipeline for full-time jobs

  • Gain valuable work experience and network with professionals in your field

Transfer students can participate in internships too.  Informational interviews (see pages 10-11 in the Career Guide) and LinkedIn are good ways to network.  Once you land your awesome internship, here is some advice to help make the most of the opportunity.  Don’t forget there are lots of other terrific ways to get experience besides internships, such as student organizations, workplace learning, and job shadowing.

Need help?  Career Services is here for you.  Get in touch with us. Career Services helps you elevate your career!

Looking for a better job? Career Services Can Help

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Student using phone and laptop in open seating areaLooking for a better job?  Career Services is here for you! We want to help polish your resume, interview skills and job search strategy. Visit Handshake to view employment opportunities, both part and full-time.

Handshake Tips:

  • Complete your full profile in Handshake for a chance to win a prize (contest running through Feb. 18)
  • Your account is already created – login or download the app to activate it
  • You are 5x more likely to be contacted with a complete profile
  • More than jobs – learn about hiring events hosted by area employer partners

Reasons To Use Handshake:

  • Recruiters are seeking to hire Central Piedmont students for professional entry level roles
  • Recruiters are active on Handshake.  They sent 16 million messages last year to students!
  • Handshake is customized to you and gives personalized job suggestions
  • Central Piedmont has built a rapport with the employers listed there, so you have an increased chance of success!
  • No experience required – the jobs you see are for students!
  • Career Services has your back if you need help.  Get in touch with us. Career Services helps you elevate your career!

Attention all Graduates! Need help with your next steps?

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Dr D holding diploma t commencementCongratulations 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 resume, interview skills and job search strategy. Visit Handshake to view employment opportunities, both part and full-time.

Interviewing in a mask?  Here are some tips:

  • Select a mask before hand, and make sure others can clearly understand you when you speak
  • People will still be able to see you smile in your eyes, so use facial expressions even when masked
  • Be sure to wear your mask properly, covering your mouth and nose
  • Choose a professional mask in a neutral tone without graphics or slogans

Ready for more interview tips?

  • Big Interview is an online system that builds your interview confidence and expertise. Watch a short video to learn more about it.
  • Join Student Engagement and Career Services to learn about small talk, successfully talking about yourself, networking, and other career related communication skills. Session held Tue, November 16, 3pm – 4pm.  More information and Zoom link to join.

Career counselors can practice interview skills with students.  Get in touch with us. Career Services helps you elevate your career!

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:

  • Join Handshake to look for seasonal jobs
  • Indeed – use the search terms “seasonal” and “retail”
  • LinkedIn – Follow companies that interest you.
  • Find us at Central Piedmont Career Services. We share updates about hiring events. If you need help setting up your account, reach out to us.

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!

Central Piedmont has a student new job board.  Join Handshake!

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Central Piedmont has transitioned to a new job board called Handshake! Handshake is the number 1 way students find jobs. With the student job board, you can manage and customize an unlimited number of open job opportunities. Career Services staff collaborates with faculty to promote your full-time, professional career opportunities. Creating an account on the student job board also helps you stay in the know on upcoming recruiting events.

Big Interview

Big Interview is available too!  This online system builds your interview confidence and expertise. Watch this 3-minute video for a quick introduction and check out the Big Interview flyer for tips on how to get started.

LinkedIn

Follow us on LinkedIn.  This will be a space for Central Piedmont students and employers looking to hire students and graduates. We will share updates like hot jobs, career events, and help polish your online networking skills for jobs. Find us at Central Piedmont Career Services.  If you need help setting up your account, reach out to us.

We want to help polish your resume, interview skills and job search strategy.  Still deciding on your major? We can help with that too! Get in touch with us. Career Services helps you elevate your career!

New Student Job Board Coming Soon – How to Get Ready

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Career Services will have some big changes to our online job board. We are excited to announce that we will be transitioning to Handshake, an online job board and networking tool used by many colleges throughout the country.  The last day for you to have access to our current Student and Graduate Job Board is June 30, 2021.

Actions you should take:

  1. It is crucial for you to download any documents you have uploaded to your job board account, such as your resume, before June 30, 2021. Any documents that are not downloaded by June 30 will be lost and cannot be recovered.

  2. Students that want to apply for any jobs currently posted on the Student and Graduate Job Board can apply by June 30 or note an email address or hiring website if one is provided. More information about creating a Handshake account will be sent out at a later date.

If you need your resume reviewed by a career counselor, please email your request and resume attachment to resumes@cpcc.edu. Please note the preferred document types are Word and PDF. Please remember to send using your student email address.

Reminder: you can’t access the Student and Graduate Job Board if you haven’t reactivated your Central Piedmont username through the Activator application. If you haven’t already reactivated your username following the February 2021 technology interruptions, you need to do so as soon as possible (even if you never lost access to your email).