Career Resources for Choosing a Major

Office of Career Planning and
Development Hosts Annual Job Fair

Students looking for summer jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities are making plans to attend the Spelman College Annual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, February 4, from 11a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the upper concourse of the Manley Student Center.

Sponsored by the Office of Career Planning and Development, the fair offers Spelmanites the opportunity to meet and interact with multiple employers seeking to recruit talented and motivated students of all majors. Employers will offer full-time employment, internships, part-time and summer jobs, and volunteer and networking opportunities. Students are encouraged to wear business attire, bring multiple copies of their resume, and in some cases, be prepared to interview on the spot. For a complete listing of participating employers, contact Dennis Lindsay, career counselor in the Office of Career Planning and Development, at ext. 5271.

Confirmed listing of Career Fair Exhibitors 2009

Inner City Teaching Corps
Daymon World Wide
Teach for America
Citizen Schools
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
Wolf Trap
Morgan Stanley
Aetna
Macys
Lincoln Labs of MIT
Google
Mercy Home
CIA
Auto Trader
The Montessori Institute of Atlanta
Synovus Financial
The Paradies Shops
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Eli Lilly
McKesson
Fayette County School System
American Diabetes Association
Geico
The U.S. International Trade Commission
Peace Corps
The Match School
TEAM Schools
Uncommon Schools
Southern Teachers Agency
U.S. Department of State
Wells Fargo
McGraw-Hill
Fitzgerald + Co.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Barrow County Schools
UPS
Cushman & Wakefield

Choosing a college major is an important decision. Making the right decision will save you both time,money and increase your chances of experiencing a fulfilling career.

The process of successfully
choosing a major involves:

Conducting a self-assessment of your interests and skills
Exploring occupations that compliment your interests
and skills
Researching potential majors
Examining various career options
Narrowing your choices
Making a realistic decision on your choice of major

The Office of Career Planning and Development has several resources that can assist you in facilitating this process. They include:

On-campus Recruiting Policies

Companies That Recruit at Spelman
A list of employers who recruited students on Spelman's campus from Fall 2006 to Spring 2009.

What Can I Do With This Major?
Find how you can make your major work
for you. No user name or password required.

Focus Career Assessment
You may obtain a user name and password to access this site by registering with the Office of Career Planning and Development.

Spotlight on Careers
Commuter students will need a user name and password, obtainable from the Office of Career Planning and Development, in order to access this site.

Online Career Resources Library
Register with the Office of Career Planning and Development to obtain a user name and password.

Questions or comments? Contact the Office of Career Planning and Development at (404) 270-5273.