Career Resources

The Office of Career Services teams up with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) to provide leading edge information about trends in the job market.

You have access to starting salaries, recruiting and hiring practices, the benefits of internships, interview techniques and so much more!  

 

Self Assessment

Discover Your Personality

These online tests are based on the Myer's Briggs personality type theory. There is no cost to take one of these online tests.

• 16 Personalities
• Human Metrics

Identify Your Interests and Skills

• Skill Matcher
• Assess your Interests
• Identity your Work Values

Consult with a Career Advisor

Schedule an appointment by calling 864-388-8971

 

Set Your Career Goals

Where do you want to be in 5-years? Define your goals and make a plan of action that will guide you toward achieving those results.  

Set Goals the SMART Way

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Relevant
• Timely

 

Prepare for Grad School

If your career goals require a higher degree, you may need to pursue a higher education in order to achieve results. Take a free Practice Test, powered by KAPLAN. 

• Application Timeline (PDF)
• To Go... or Not to Go (PDF)
• Getting Into Grad School (PDF)

 

Set a Job Search Strategy

You've posted your resume online and sent out cover letters. What else should you do when you're on a job hunt? A Winning Job Search Strategy.

 

The Job Market

Articles

• Fastest Growing Industries
• Highest-Paying Industries
• Industries with Largest Employment
• Declining Industries in the U.S.

NACE Job Outlook

• Full Report for 2018 (PDF)
• Spring Update - 2018 (PDF)
• Starting Salaries (PDF)
• Salaries - Business (PDF)
• Salaries - Engineering (PDF)
• Salaries - Liberal Arts (PDF)
• Average Salaries - Math & Science (PDF)

2018 Job Outlook for Students powered by NACE