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Starting a Career South Carolina

Explores these uncertain times in the world of work, both for employers and recent graduates starting their careers. Poses questions and offers advice on a range of topics including job training and career development.

Local Companies

Spherion Recruiting & Staffing
803-772-4928
16 Berryhill Road
Columbia, SC

Clear Creek Recruiting
843-388-5360
1300 King St
Charleston, SC

Superior Staffing Solutions, Inc.
864-801-1210
P.O.Box 1057
Greer, SC

Sanderstaffing
843-687-9640
SERVICE UNITED STATES
FLORENCE, SC

Insignia Medical Group
843-822-5700
1097 Mathis Ferry Road
Mount Pleasant, SC

AccountSource, Inc.
864-213-8004
130 Milestone Way
Greenville, SC

S.B. Phillips Company, Inc
(864) 271-9000
330 Pelham Road
Greenville, SC

Sc Employment Security Commission
(843) 379-7232
Riverwalk Bus Park
Beaufort, SC

Field Service
(864) 250-1191
3 W Lewis Plz
Greenville, SC

Randstad
(864) 467-1819
1607 Laurens Rd
Greenville, SC

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These are uncertain times in the world of work, both for employers and recent graduates starting their careers. Many solid companies are struggling to control costs and ensure earnings in the infinite quest to satisfy shareholders. Yet despite these uncertainties, the need to obtain and retain a talented workforce is more important than ever.

If you are just starting your career, you need to maximize your experiences and develop your skills. Remember: In this employment environment, you are expected to manage your own career. That may sound like a daunting task in this brave new world, but there are road signs that may help you navigate, advance your career development and find satisfaction in your first job.

Many life considerations will contribute to your happiness as a new graduate entering the workforce, such as job location, cost of living, community, and the opportunity to connect with people of similar ages and interests. You may want to ask yourself the following questions to determine your priorities and what you expect from your first job.

Job Training

Will you receive the training you need soon after being hired and in the first year or two with the organization? The type of training varies with each job, so during the recruiting process, you should ask about the initial and ongoing training. Are you comfortable with the offering? Does it seem there will be additional opportunities for learning beyond day-to-day experience?

Career Clarity

Does the employer provide a clear picture of the career paths and opportunities available to new hires? This may become more important once you have completed a training program. How long are expected to remain in the first assignment?...

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Columbia, SC

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