WELCOME

Welcome to the Pierce College Career Center!  Our Mission is to educate and to serve the students of Pierce College in the career education, planning and development processes.  Career Center services and resources provide assistance to students with the exploration of career options, the cultivation of a comprehensive employment and education plan, and the enhancement of job search techniques and strategies.

The Career Center has an extensive print library with resources to assist you in picking a major, making the connection between major and career and exploring different career options.  We also offer a variety of self-assessments that you can complete to help you in understanding your skills, interests and values and learn what career paths may suit you.

Among these resources are Eureka*, Vocational Biographies*, What Can I do with This Major and a variety of books that offer detailed industry information.  We also encourage you to take advantage of the many Online Resources available for assessment, career exploration and job search.  In addition, we also offer a variety of Classes & Workshops to assist with self-exploration and career planning.

*See a Counselor or Career Center student worker for password

Stop on by the Career Center and see us!!  The Center is equipped with computers that you can use for career exploration, self-assessments and job search.  You can use our Career Exploration Research Sheet to help you organize your research, and our Student Workers are always available to assist you.

For further exploration after completing some self-assessments and research in our Career Center, you may want to see one of the Counselors for a Career Appointment.  In these hour-long appointments, Counselors can assist you with further career exploration and may utilize additional assessment tools such as the Myers Brigg and Strong Interest Inventory to help you identify majors of study and career paths that may be right for you.

Call the Counseling Center (818) 719-6440 or stop by the Counseling Office to make a Career Appointment.

DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS from 11am-2pm
Career/Transfer Center
Student Services Building, First Floor

• College Major Selection Assistance
• Career Exploration Help
• What Careers Majors Lead To
• Job Search Strategies
• Resume & Cover Letter Review
• Interview Preparation