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

Job Searching in 2009

• Job Searching 2009 - resource listing

Resumes and Cover Letters

• Cover letters (pdf)
• Action words (pdf)
• Resume development (pdf)
• Sample resumes (pdf)
• Resume samples (multiple occupations)
• Resume critique checklist (pdf)

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 2402W.
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 (pdf)
• Dress for success (pdf)
• Commonly asked questions (pdf)
• Questions to ask prospective employers (pdf)
• Salary negotiation (pdf)
• Informational interviews (pdf)

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 (pdf)
• 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
  
  Undecided about which path to take? Make an appointment with a Century counselor @ 651-779-3285.
• 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