Students

Career Services can help you learn vital skills and utilize resources connected to your career field. We can also help you prepare for a successful job search.

Resources

Career Exploration and Growth Outlook

• ISEEK: Explore Careers – includes projected growth outlook for occupations including high demand, high growth and high pay in the 7-county metro area and other employment information.
• DEED (Dept. of Employment & Economic Development)
  
  

Resumes and Cover Letters

• Cover letters
• Action words
• Resume development
• Sample resumes
• Resume critique checklist

Resume Review is an opportunity to have your resume and/or cover letter critiqued by Career Services staff.

Resume Review takes place Wednesdays from 1-4 pm in Room W2402.
No appointment is needed.

If you cannot make Resume Review, and you would like to make an appointment, contact Carrie Hageman at 651.779.5774.

Interviewing

• Interview do's and don'ts
• Dress for success
• Commonly asked questions
• Questions to ask prospective employers
• Salary negotiation
• Informational interviews

An informational interview:

• is an opportunity to talk with a professional currently working in your field
• will help you gain a better understanding of a particular field and position.

Job Search

• Job search strategies
• Job postings
  • Online Job Postings: College Central Network
    Register your resume and begin searching for job postings from local employers. CCN also has information on career preparation, job search tools and videos.
  • On-campus employment
  • Career Builder
  • MN Job Bank
  • Star Tribune
  • Employment Bulletin Board – Job postings are located in the hallway between Admissions and the Counseling & Career Center near the Main Commons, West Campus.

Additional Resources

• Career Center & Career Counseling
  If you're undecided about which path to take, make an appointment with a Century counselor @ 651.779.3285. We can help you.
• GPS CareerPlan & GPS CareerPlan Workshops
• Century College Library Job Resources
  Our library has a multitude of job exploration & preparation resources available.
• MN Labor Market
• MN Workforce Centers
• vault.com

Contact

Carrie Hageman
Career Services Director
Location: West Campus, Room 2402
Phone: 651.779.5774
Fax: 651.773.1746