Not Sure Where to Refer a Student?
Students often turn to faculty and staff with questions about their futures. Knowing what to listen for can help connect them with the right support. At the Career Center, we don’t believe that students need to have it all figured out. Our team helps students explore options, prepare strategically, and navigate what’s next.
| A Student Might Say … | Connect Them With … |
|---|---|
| I’m not sure what I want to do with my major. | Career Coaching and Gamecock GradStats |
| What should I focus on each year to be career ready? | Career Center Four Year Career Plans |
| What are employers looking for? | Carolina Career Competencies |
| I need a resume. | Career Center Writing a Resume |
| I need help finding an internship. | Career Center and Handshake |
| I’m not sure what type of career I want. | Career Center Assessment Tools |
| How can I network with employers on campus? | Career Center Job Fairs and Events |
| I need more experience. | Career Center Experience Opportunities |
| I just got an interview for a job/internship! | Career Center Interview Prep |
| I’d like to talk to a professional in my field. | Mentorship Hub |
| I’m considering law, a health profession, or graduate school. | Pre-Professional & Graduate School Pathways |
| How do I choose between graduate school offers? | Pre-Professional & Graduate School Pathways |
You can also refer students to our Cocky Career Guides for in-depth information on a variety of career-related topics.
Letters of Reference
In a competitive job market, your insights may provide your students with the edge they need to distinguish themselves from other candidates. Learn how to write an effective letter of reference, and inform yourself about important discrimination and privacy laws here.
Career Center Toolkit
You can help students explore career paths, research employers, develop professional skills and prepare for their futures with our Career Center Toolkit. This collection of online resources provides valuable tools you can share with students to support their career exploration and professional development.
Curious about the data and tech tools we have available?
We offer consults on graduate career outcomes and labor market trends. We also provide demos of tech tools that support career mentoring, outcomes, readiness skills and opportunities. Contact career@sc.edu to get started.