• Enhance the marketability of student athletes as potential employees through a series of programs which may begin as early as their freshman year.
• Help student athletes gain valuable job experience during their enrollment at Clemson. This will be done by assisting the student athletes with summer jobs, internships, and practical experiences.
• Expose the student athletes to permanent employment opportunities, interviews, and business contacts.

Technical Colleges, Community Colleges and Other Training Opportunities ­ We investigate training programs offered by local colleges, business schools, and trade schools. 

Volunteer Work ­ Student athletes can make a valuable contribution to society and enhance their resumes by performing volunteer work in their fields of interest. This experience can also help student athletes make career decisions about new fields that they may not have considered. 

Mentors ­ We arrange for student athletes to obtain mentors in their fields of study. These people can provide career advice and introduce student athletes to individuals who can help them obtain employment or financial assistance for returning to school. 

Career Counseling ­ Professional career counseling is offered to help student athletes choose a career direction that is compatible with their plans and resources. The Career Center can also help students make decisions about continuing their education and choosing majors. 

Computerized Career guidance and Career Information Library ­ Several stare-of-the-art guidance packages are available that can provide student athletes a wealth of information about themselves and their careers. 

Major Selection	Job Search Strategies	Resumes
Cover Letters	Thank You Letters	Interviewing Skills
Mock Interviews	On Campus Recruiting	Disk Resume
Career Center	SIGI Plus	Interest Inventories
Alumni Network	Graduate School	Internships
Summer Employment	Volunteer Opportunities
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Freshman
Strong Campbell Interest Inventory ­ designed to determine a major course of study best suited to the interests of the student athlete. SIGI Plus ­ a computer-assisted career guidance program to help students develop career goals and provide the information needed to attain them. Volunteer Opportunities Career Center Orientation Overview of Career Services Top of Page
Sophomores
Major Selection GPA and Major Certification Alumni Network Job Shadowing Internships Summer Employment Top of Page
Juniors/Seniors
Job Search Strategies Programs on writing a resume, cover letter, and thank you letter to present a professional image Disk Resume Programs on interviewing types and techniques, including mock interviews Registration with the Clemson University Career Center to schedule campus interviews Career Fairs Alumni Connections Graduate School (whether to attend, how to apply) SAFCA (Student Athletes for Career Assistance) ­ bi-monthly meetings are arranged in Vickery Hall where company representatives visit with student athletes about employment opportunities and expectations of the career analysts. Top of Page
Using the Clemson Network
Finding the right job can be difficult. That is why Clemson University&acutes Athletic Department and Career Center are committed to working with student athletes to help them identify career opportunities and set career goals.  With the assistance of local businesses, student athletes can gain experience in their chosen fields that will complement the solid education base provided to them at Clemson University. Experience in the field is one thing that helps a well-educated graduate stand head and shoulders above the competition.  A network of employers who are interested in hiring our student athletes can work to match these students with job opportunities that give them a competitive edge. Ideally, the student athletes will be able to work at summer jobs that will lead to full-time employment positions after graduation.  Top of Page
These are the Rules
We think all clemson students are special. We want to make sure our student athletes are treated fairly and that all NCAA regulations are followed. These are the regulations that must be met for employing student athletes:  Student athletes can work during the entire summer, from the end of final examinations in the spring semester until the beginning of classes in the fall, and during official University holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.). All compensation received by student athletes must only be for actual work, performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services. It is impermissible for employers to use the student athlete&acutes reputation, publicity, fame or personal following to promote business or sales. Contacting prospective student athletes for employment before they officially sign with the University is prohibited. However, after they sign a national letter of intent to enroll at the University, employers may hire them for summer employment. Top of Page
Career Enhancement
Fall Program September 7 -          Resume preparation                                     7:30pm Auditorium                                     Sophomores                                     Guest Speaker Benji Motte, Coca-Cola September 8, 9,10 -    Competitive Resource Group                                     Vickery Hall                                     Interviewing Seniors September 14 -           Interviewing and working a Career Fair                                     7:30pm Vickery Hall                                     Juniors and Seniors                                     Guest Speaker Al Pollard, Enterprise Rent-A-Car September 15 -           Career Expo 1999                                     Littlejohn Coliseum October 11 -               Graduate School Day                                     Palmetto Ballroom November -                Freshmen Orientation                                     Career Awarenes                                     Personal Growth and Development Program Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs Career Enhancement Mission — Through an educational process we will allow our student-athletes the opportunity to develop skills necessary to fulfill their goals and compete in the real world after graduation. Along with our career center through our compliance office we will also provide actual experience needed to attain future employment.   Educational Employment Services Career Counseling and Testing — Counselors are available to help student-athletes make career decisions. The Strong Interest Inventory and the College Student Inventory are given to all freshmen student-athletes to learn about skills, interests, and values. Career Workshops and Seminars — Workshops and seminars are provided to educate student-athletes and help develop skills for future employment. Many areas are provided such as resume preparation, interviewing skills, dress for success, job search strategies, and networking with alumni. Career Center — The career center on campus offers other services such as computerized career guidance, internship orientations, job location and development, graduate school information, career and internship fairs, and a career resource library. S.A.F.C.A — This is a group that consists of student-athletes that meet monthly with our career counselor to discuss programs and op~ortunities available to student-athletes. This feedback is critical to programs and opportunities provided.   Student-Athlete Career Placement Services Career Center — The Career Center provides many areas of job placement. These areas are an on campus interviewing program, summer job program, corporate intemships, resume referrals, Expo career fair, career library, and alumni services. Competitive Resource Group — This is a niche placement firm that specializes in working with individuals that have athletic backgrounds. Businesses today are searching for individuals who are competitive, disciplined, have good work ethics, and know the importance of time management. CRG demonstrates to potential business clients how athletes possess these skills. Through an interviewing process on campus, CRG recruits our student-athletes for future employment. Summer and Semester Job Program — Actual experience is gained through our local businesses providing jobs for our student-athletes during the summer and during the regular school year. This program is monitored through our career coordinator and the compliance office to ensure that NCAA rules are followed and abided by. Career Fair — A career fair for student-athletes is provided during the year. This allows our students to meet future employers and learn first hand what it takes to compete in the business world. This is a fantastic opportunity for our student-athletes. Job Placement /Alumni — This is a follow-up program that allows us to know where our graduates are employed. Upon graduation a reception is provided for out student-athletes and their parents. This allows our student-athletes the opportunity to register with our career counselor and gives us a networking program for future Clemson student-athletes. Promotions and Marketing — Our student-athletes upon graduation are put in numerous publications to allow employers the opportunity to see who is graduating in different fields and opens up further job placement.   Conclusion We want to provide our student-athletes with every opportunity to succeed. Through our educational programs offered by Vickery Hall and our career center we feel they have the opportunity to develop their employment skills while they are attending Clemson University. They also can gain actual experience through our job programs and network with companies and alumni for future job employment. Our main objective is for our student-athletes to graduate and make a strong contribution to our society. We want them to be leaders and provide opportunities for others. While we want to provide opportunities for our student-athletes we also work directly with our compliance office to maintain that all programs abide and are conducted within NCAA legislation. Clemson University Career Center And Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs Career Services Career Planning and Placement What we can offer student-athletes:  • Counseling regarding college major and career direction • Testing to determine skills, interest, and values • Career programs such as resume preparation, interviewing skills, and job search strategies • Career Fair (Fall and Spring) • Networking program with Alumni to attain employment • Summer job program • Internship information • Career center on campus that offers a variety of programs and opportunities to interview with future employers • Graduate school information • Interview with competitive resource group, company that specializes with an athletic background • Career Resource Library (Employer Information) • Computerized Career Guidance • National testing information (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, etc.) • Internet job search assistance • Alumni Services Career Sequence  Freshman Year         • Visit Career Center         • Take Strong Interest, College Inventory Test         • Review Test results and choice of major with Academic Advisor         • Provide overview of program through PG&D         • Attend Career Fair in Vickery Hall Sophomore Year         • Attend Mandatory program on resume preparation         • Prepare a resume for critique         • Define and plan career direction         • Attend career fair in Vickery Hall Junior Year         • Attend mandatory program on the interview process and proper dress         • Attend Mock Interview process with questions and answers         • Update resume         • Attend Career Fair on Campus and Vickery Hall Senior Year         •Submit finalized resume to Career Coordinator         • Interview with Competitive Resource Group         • Attend mandatory program on networking and job search         • Register with career center to interview and attain employment with company’s that visit campus         • Attend Career Fair on Campus and Vickery Hall         • Once Employment is attained, communicate with Career Coordinator where you are working   Student-Athlete Career Program Goals and Objectives • To provide student-athletes with employment resources to make informed career choices. • To develop skills, interests, and abilities by utilizing career resources. • To utilize campus career center and services (career fairs, alumni services, career workshops, job interviews). • To provide a perspective of the transition issues students will face as they enter the job market. • To develop a plan and direction for student-athletes to follow in the career decision making process. • To supply student-athletes with informative opportunities for summer and permanent employment. 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