Prepare (Current Students)
Get Moving on Your Plan of Action!
1.) Still deciding on your career plans?
- Watch the Career Exploration 101 Video.
- Take Career Assessments with FOCUS 2 Career.
- Explore NICC Programs and Candid Career Videos.
- What do you want to do for a living? MyNextMove.
2.) Let's Meet Up:
Schedule a Career Counseling Appointment to help get you moving: careerservices@nicc.edu
3.) Entering the Workforce After NICC?
Key activities as a current student include: informational interviews, job shadows, participating in mock interviews, prepping for your job search with a resume and cover letter, and attending career fairs and networking events.
- Let us get you connected with Job Shadows and Informational Interviews.
- See the Ultimate Guide to an Informational Interview.
- Why should you be networking now? Networking 101
- Know what employers expect with the Career Readiness Competencies.
- Access Job Search for job postings, internships, and employer information.
- See the Student and Alumni Resources. We can help you prepare your professional:
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- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References
- Elevator Pitch to Employers
- Job Search Strategy
4.) Transferring to Another College?
- Start early with your transfer plans! Academic Advising, Career Services and Trio staff can work with you to get you ready to transfer to another college or university.
- Visit and connect early with your transfer colleges of interest.
- We can help you plan out a timeline from when you start until you graduate!
- Access the Career Hub for career assessments, and see the Job Search page for area job postings and internships.