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Career Development Center

Faculty

We appreciate your assistance in passing the word to students about our services. As you refer students to us, it may be helpful to understand what we do! We assist students in all phases of the career planning process. Typical questions that might lead a student to us include:
How do my interests connect to majors and career fields?
Is my résumé employer ready?
Where can I take a career "test" ?
What careers are out there?
What types of questions should I expect during an interview?
How do I find a job while I'm in school?

It is our hope that this information is helpful. Additionally, if any of your class projects or assignments center on career related topics, the following may be of interest to you:

Class Presentations

If you would like to bring your class to the CDC regarding a career related topic, please contact us. Currently, we can present information on the following:
Résumé Writing - The résumé is an important tool in the career planning process. This presentation will cover the "nuts and bolts" of résumé development.

Interviewing Skills - Preparation is the key to successful interviewing. This presentation will cover tips for interviewing success.

Overview of CDC Services

Computerized Career Exploration - available by appointment.

Individual Career Planning - schedule an appointment to discuss your career goals. May include career assessment.

Career Library - extensive collection of print material, videos, cd-roms, etc. Valuable research tools in the career planning process.

Résumé Preparation Assistance - available in the CDC via software, computers, books and workshops

Résumé Critiques - Bring your formatted, word-processed résumé to the CDC for a "test-drive" before sending it to employers. Contact the CDC for appointment.

Job Placement Assistance - for AS, AAS and technical certificate students. Available by appointment with the employment specialist. Contact the CDC to schedule an appointment.

Workshops - offered on an on-going basis during the year. current topics include: résumé writing, interviewing skills and career planning. Check the workshop schedule in the Student Services Office for dates, times and offerings.

Student Employment - looking for a job on-campus? Visit our job center for available listings.

Job Listings - job ads are received on a daily basis from local employers wishing to hire Florida State College at Jacksonville students for full-time and part-time positions. Visit the job center for listings.

Practice Interviews - "Practice Makes Perfect". Virtual interview software and mock interviews are available to help you put your best foot forward in an interview.

On-Campus Recruitment - where we bring employers to you! We arrange campus visits by local employers looking for full and part time employees. Contact the CDC for information about upcoming visits.

Career Planning Class- this is a self-paced information gathering process designed for students who have not decided, are having difficulty deciding, or need clarification in making a career choice.

Job Fairs - held periodically. Check the CDC for dates.

Career Forums - Spotlight on Careers Series. Gain inside information about occupations from practitioners, faculty and/or local employers. Offered once a month fall and spring.