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Center for Career Connections

Open to students, alumni, and community members, both men and women.

Center for Career Connections & The Women’s Center
( 425) 564-2279 • TTY Line (425) 564-4087
Center for Career Connections websiteWomen's Center website

Located on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building, Main Campus

We have not scheduled classes in this subject area for this quarter.

 

How to register for classes, workshops, and panels

  1. In person. Register at our Centers located on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building on the main campus during business hours.
     
  2. By phone. For non-credit classes or workshops, call during business hours (M-Th, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.–3:00) to register, (425) 564-2279. For our Career & Life Planning class, you will need to talk or meet with a career consultant to register.
     
  3. By web. If you are not a current credit student, follow the instructions to apply to BCC before you register. Call (425) 564-2222 for assistance.
     

Résumé & Interviewing Strategies

2-credit, 2-weekend class, EXPRL 220

Learn how to create a winning résumé and represent your best talents in interview situations. Guest speakers from local companies will tell you what they really want to see on résumés and hear about in job interviews. Class will include practice interviews with company representatives.

Credit tuition and fees apply.


Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. & Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 9 & 10 and October16 & 17


Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. & Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
November 6 & 7 and November 13 & 14

Career & Life Planning

2 weekends, non-credit, call to sign up

Identify your interests and transferable skills. Find career options to fit your skills and experiences. Get the latest information on retraining. Fee: $99.


Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m & Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
October 30 & 31 and November 6 & 7

ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS

Continuous enrollment, variable 2-5 CR, EXPRL 191, 192, & 193

Through the Academic Internship Program, you can earn course credits while working and learning in a professional environment. We work with companies, community organizations and government agencies in the Puget Sound and nationwide to help develop opportunities that you can pursue.

  • Gain valuable work experience
  • Explore a career
  • Continuous enrollment
  • Earn 2-5 credits
  • Flexible dates and schedules
  • Scholarships may be available

To learn more, visit the internships website or call (425) 564-2279 to schedule a one-on-one appointment..

Free POWER WORKSHOPS

Non-credit. Free, but registration required.

Interview Practice Sessions

Fall sessions only open to currently enrolled credit students. Sign up for a one-hour practice interview with a Boeing retiree. This is an excellent way to experience a realistic interview and receive feedback, without the pressure. You will need to e-mail your résumé one week prior to your practice interview to jfoster@bellevuecollege.edu to participate.

Thurs., Oct. 15, 1:30–3:20 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 29, 1:30–3:20 p.m.

Thurs., Nov. 12, 1:30–3:20 p.m.

Networking & The Hidden Job Market:
Tapping Into Unadvertised Jobs

Did you know that 60-70% of jobs are not advertised? Join this workshop and learn how you can use networking strategies to help with your job search. Presented by Faith Rayman, Career Consultant.

Tues., Oct. 20, 10:30–11:20 a.m.

Salary Negotiation

Join this workshop and learn effective, non-confrontational strategies that can add significant money to your career lifetime. Presented by Allan Hay.

Wed., Oct. 28, 12:30–2:00 p.m.

Cover Letter Review

Join this workshop to learn about cover letters, letters of inquiry, and marketing letters, to help you in this competitive job market. Presented by a career consultant.

Thurs., Nov. 5, 10:30–11:20 a.m.

Are you LinkedIn?

More than 10 million people are using a social networking resource called LinkedIn for business development, career management, job search, and recruitment – just to name a few. So what are you waiting for? Learn how to get LinkedIn! Presented by Fabienne Mouton, Career Consultant.

Wed., Nov. 4, 1:30–2:20 p.m.

Do More Than Survive; Make a Difference Through Your Work

In this workshop we’ll discuss ways that you can make a difference in your current life and work. We’ll also explore sustainable careers and organizations that are committed to sustainability. Presented by Teresa McClane Jaswal, Assistant Director, and Faith Rayman, Career Consultant.

Thurs., Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

 

Creating an Effective Résumé

Join us for a presentation and discussion about creating an effective résumé.

Offered Tuesdays, 1:30–2:20 p.m. Oct. 6 – Nov. 17

No registration needed for résumé workshops, just show up to room L100-D, L Building.

Scholarship Resources Program (SRP)

Visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/scholarships/
Make an appointment for assistance with your:

  • scholarship search
  • scholarship applications

(425) 564-2279

Connect!

Your on-line career management system http://bellevuecollege.edu/careers/connect.html

  • look for jobs & internships
  • listen to Career Café podcasts on topics you need to know
  • connect with professional mentors

 

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