Career Center Classes

Résumé & Interviewing Strategies

2-credit, 2-weekend class, EXPRL 220

Learn 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.

Fridays 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
April 25 & 26 and May 2 & 3

Item #TBD (This section for NSF Cohort students only.)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:30 – 1:20 p.m.
April 1 – June 12

Career & Live Planning

3.5 weeks, non-credit, call for an appointment

• Identify your interests and transferable skills
• Find career options to fit your skills and experience
• Get the latest information on re-training

Tuesdays & Thursdays
April 29 – May 22
9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
$99 fee
Optional: Optional: 4 two-hour follow-up sessions ($40 fee), Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:20 a.m. May 27 – June 17, Item #7597

Learning Portfolio Fundamentals

2 credit class, EXPRL 190

• Learn what employers want you to learn in college besides your major
• Create a portfolio from class projects, volunteer and work experiences
• Present your portfolio at interviews and prove your potential
• Impress recruiters for admission to transfer institutions and jobs

Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
April 1 – June 12

ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS!

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

• Gain valuable work experience
• Explore a career
• Earn 2-5 credits
• Flexible to fit your schedule
• Scholarships may be available
• Internships available in many fields or design your own!

To learn more, visit our internships website or call (425) 564-2279

Free POWER WORKSHOPS

Non-credit. Free, but registration required.

You’ve probably heard about the “six degrees of separation” theory. This theory states that every person in the world is connected to every other person in the world by no more than six other people & The Hidden Job Market. Attend “Are you LinkedIn?” & Networking workshops to learn more. You can apply this theory for a more powerful job search.

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 Carol Forté and Fabienne Mouton, Career Consultants.

Item # Tues., April 15, 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.

Item # Tues., April 22, 10:30–11:20 a.m.

Interview Practice Sessions

Sign up for a one-hour practice interview with a representative from a local company. This is an excellent way to experience a realistic interview and receive feedback, without the pressure. Each interview includes a set of practice questions and tips. You will need to e-mail your résumé one week prior to your practice interview to jfoster@bcc.ctc.edu to participate.

Item # Thurs., April 17, 1:30–3:20 p.m.

Item # Thurs., May 15, 1:30–3:20 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 Center Career Consultant.

Item # Thurs., April 24, 10:30–11:20 a.m.

Salary Negotiation

Join this workshop presented by Allan Hay and learn effective, non-confrontational strategies that can add significant money to your career lifetime. Allan Hay is one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading authorities on the subject of salary negotiation.

Item # Wed., May 28, 12:30–2:00 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, Corporate & Community Liaison, and Sally Meijsen, Transitions Coach.

Item # Thurs., May 15, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Careers with a Future

What will your career options be three to five years from now? Learn how to prepare yourself for careers with a future. Presented by Carol Forté, Career Consultant.

Item # Thurs., May 22, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Stop in for Career & Job Search Assistance

Meet with our Career Consultants for:

• choose a career pathway
• choose a major
• apply for scholarships
• find an internship or work-study position
• get help with your résumé and cover letter
• find resources in the community

Some evening appointments available. Schedule an appointment at our Centers, located on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building, or call (425) 564-2279.

Need Money?

Attend an information session to learn more about:

• scholarships
• campus financial resources
• other community resources

Offered most Thursdays, 12:30–1:20 p.m., Room B230A, Room B230A (glass conference room on the 2nd floor of the Student Services building.) Call (425) 564-2279 to confirm day of session

Got Questions? Ask Us at the Sidewalk Career Café

Drop-in:

Tuesdays 10:30–noon in the “L” building lobby.

Wednesdays noon–1:30 in our Center.

Call (425) 564-2279 for additional times.

through June 4th and Sept. 30 – Dec. 3