Career Counseling

Career Services is a resource center for students who are undecided about a career, are considering changing careers or jobs, or for those who are about to enter the job market. "Linking Students to the Workplace through Education" is the motto Career Services stands by. Students are encouraged to seek assistance early to successfully plan their careers by:

 Gaining a complete understanding of themselves and their interests, aptitudes, motivations and strengths.

 Learning the nature of and requirements for the employment opportunities available.

Organizing a strategic plan for obtaining employment.

Interest Inventories and Assessments

A career counselor is available to assist those who are undecided regarding their career selection by administering various interest inventories. Interest Inventories assist individuals deciding on a career by presenting numerous career activities to the user and having the user rate the activities. The results indicate career preferences in the areas that are rated highest. The interest inventories can be administered one-to-one or to groups.

The Career Center contains a collection of career development and placement information that includes college catalogs, career guidance references, employment literature and opportunities, and resources on job-seeking strategies.

Students receive assistance with clarifying their interests, aptitudes and work values through counseling, assessments and interpretation, workshops and career counseling. Students may explore and research career opportunities utilizing the Choices System, which is a computerized database containing career information.

Choices provide students with up-to-date information on both local and national job markets, job markets, salary information, training requirements, related job suggestions and much more!

Career Workshops

A basic series of workshops include:

Resume Writing

Job Search Strategies

Interviewing Techniques

Time Management Skills

Student organizations and faculty may arrange for a career counselor to come to their class or meeting for a workshop on a career topic of their choice.