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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

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.
Jan. 15 & 16 and Jan. 22 & 23


Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. &
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Feb. 12 & 13 and Feb. 19 & 20

If you aren’t a current student, follow the instructions to apply to BC before you register.

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.
March 5 & 6 and March 12 & 13

To register, please call (425) 564-2279.

Learning Portfolio Fundamentals

2 credits, online class, EXPRL 190

Learn how to create your portfolio to help you get an edge in job interviews; university and scholarship applications; and in determining your career path. Use computer applications and web-based programs to begin creating your learning portfolio from class projects, volunteer and work experience.

Class combines online learning with two, on-campus meeting times on Jan. 4 & Jan. 8. Credit tuition and fees apply. Register for this credit class via www. bellevuecollege.edu. If you aren’t a current student, follow the instructions to apply to BC before you register.

Academic Internships

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

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.

  • Earn 2-5 credits
  • Explore a career
  • Enhance your résumé
  • Gain valuable experience
  • Network with professionals
  • Register anytime during the year
  • Paid & unpaid, full-time & part-time

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.

Finding a Survival Job for Students

Do you need a job to help you pay for school or living expenses? We will discuss job search basics and provide several tactics to help you in your survival job search. Presented by Dan Hallak, Career & Employer Services Specialist.

Wed., Jan. 13, 12:30–1:20 p.m.

Understanding the Labor Market: How to Plan for Your Next Career

Join this workshop to learn about the labor market; why it’s beneficial to you in determining your career path and in your current and future job search; and how you can find and use labor market information to help. Presented by a Career Specialist.

Wed., Jan. 20, 1:30–2:20 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.

Wed., Jan. 27, 12:30–2:20 p.m.

Wed., Feb. 17, 12:30–2:20 p.m.

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., Jan. 28, 1:30–3:20 p.m.

Thurs., Feb. 18, 1:30–3:20 p.m.

Thurs., Mar. 11, 1:30–3:20 p.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.

Tues., Mar. 2, 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 Dan Hallak, Career & Employer Services Specialist.

Thurs., Feb. 25, 10:30–11:20 a.m.

Are you LinkedIn?

More than 43 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!

Wed., Feb. 10, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Presented by Fabienne Mouton, Career & Employment Specialist

Tues., Feb. 23, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Presented by Laura McCray, Career & Academic Internship Specialist

Creating an Effective Résumé

Are you looking for a job or internship soon? Join us for a brief presentation and discussion about creating an effective résumé.

Offered Tuesdays • 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan. 12 – Mar. 16 • Room L100-D

(No workshop on Feb. 2) No registration required for this one-hour workshop.

Scholarship Resources Program (SRP)

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

  • scholarship search
  • scholarship applications

(425) 564-2279

Looking for a job or internship?
Use the CONNECT! website to:

  • Find job & internship postings
  • Listen to Career Café podcasts on topics you need to know about
  • Connect with professional mentors

http://bellevuecollege.edu/careers/connect.html

 

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