Educational Career Services Resoures

• Clemson Reference File Service
• Educators Job Resources by State
• Job Fairs for Education Majors
• SC State Fairs by School Districts

The Educational Career Services Office is available to assist Clemson students/alumni within the field of Education. It is our goal to provide services that meet your needs. Our services are for those students researching educational career fields, anyone transitioning from a student teacher to a professional, individuals who may be relocating within the field of Education as well as anyone interested in making a career change.

Some of our services include workshops on topics such as: the job search process, resume writing and interviewing practices. Educational Career Services will be happy to address or offer workshops to student groups/organizations. Please contact our office for further information about this service.

Other services include career counseling, mock interviews, placement files, salary resources, reference materials, national public school listings, job resources by state, our general student services, our Educational Career Services Orientation Manual, and many others. We are happy to speak on a specific topic to any student group or organization as well.

UPREP

There is also the University Placement / Recruitment for Educators Program (UPREP) planned with Education Majors in mind! Each Spring the UPREP Education Fsir is held to help School Districts and teacher candidates connect in a fair and interview setting. See our Events and Activities web pages for UPREP Dates and times.

Reference Files (Placement Files)

Students interested in the education/teaching profession as well as any other field may wish to create a reference file (placement file). A reference file (placement file) is a collection of documents that were historically held together for students via hard copy in one location. This service is now established and maintained on-line for a more resourceful and efficient process through a partnership with ReferenceNow. The creation of this file allows Educational Career Services Office and the Career Center to assist students in their search for employment opportunities.

What is included in a Reference File (Placement File)?

Your resume, transcripts, test scores/certifications, references and even writing samples can be included in the Reference File (Placement File).

Resume

A copy of the student's resume/curriculum vitae detailing any teaching experience as well as other experiences where valuable skills were obtained is included in the file.

Transcript

A copy of the student's transcript indicating class performance and degree awarded (if applicable) is included in the file. Per a written request by students, the Educational Career Services Office can forward an in-house copy of the transcripts to be scanned into the on-line file. Or students can obtain an official copy of their transcripts for a fee from the Records & Registration Office (102 Sikes Hall, 864-656-7121)

Other College/University Transcripts

A copy of any transcripts from other institutions where classes/transfer courses were taken can be part of the file.

Test Scores

A copy of national/state test scores or certifications is generally included in the file. These may include: NTE, PKE, EEE and specialty area scores. NTE and EEE scores can also be retrieved by the Educational Career Services Office for a fee of $5.00.

Recommendation/Reference Letters

Letters from various sources including (but not limited to) cooperating teachers, student teaching college supervisors, principles, professors and other teachers with whom the student has interacted can be part of the reference file (placement file).

How do I start a reference file?

Follow this link for more information about setting up a reference file and sending it to potential employers.

What steps are involved in sending out a placement file?

If you have already established a COMPLETED placement file with Educational Career Services using the pre- 2001 hard copy method, please contact the Educational Career Services Office at Michelin® Career Center, Educational Career Services, Box 344007, Clemson, SC 29634-4007 or call 864-656-2497 or fax 864-656-0439 or email Troy Nunamaker (tnunama@clemson.edu) to have your placement file sent. If you have established an on-line placement file or are planning to and would like to know how to have it viewed by a school district or potential employer please click here for further instructions.