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

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

How to register for classes, workshops, and panels

In person. Register at our Centers located on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building on the main campus during business hours.
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.
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.

Credit tuition and fees apply.

Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. & Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
July 24 & 25 and July 31 & Aug. 1

Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. & Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 9 & 10 and October 16 & 17

Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. & Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
November 6 & 7 and November13 & 14

Career & Live Planning

one weekend, 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.
July 17 & 18 and July 24 & 25

Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m & Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
October 16 & 17 and October 23 & 24

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. You can apply knowledge gained in the classroom in a work setting, enriching the learning experience. We work with companies, community organizations and government agencies in the Puget Sound and nationwide to provide our students with internships that are flexible, student-centered and learning intensive and that will be useful in preparation for your future career.

Earn 2-5 credits
Flexible dates & schedules
Scholarships may be available

To learn more, visit
www.bellevuecollege.edu/internships
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 session 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. 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@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 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.

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 Maren Schmidt, Corporate Outreach Specialist.

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.