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CAREER CENTER


 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Career Exploration

and Career Planning

 

The BSC Career Center offers these important services: Career Counseling, Career Consultation, Career Advising, Career Planning, Career Exploration, Career Assessment, Personality Testing, Goal Setting, Decision Making, College Activities, Choosing the Right Career Path, Choosing the Right Academic Major, Graduate School Application.

 

Career Action Plan

Career Planning Resources

Career Exploration Tools

Job Market Tools

Resume Writing Resources

Extracurricular Activities

Skills Employers Value

Career Topics|Articles

Graduate School Application

 

Your BSC degree will take you wherever you want to go. Your BSC education prepares you for success in whatever you choose to do. The BSC Career Center will help you formulate and realize your career goals. We provide the tools and resources you need for a smooth transition after your time at BSC, whether you are beginning your career or continuing your education in graduate or professional school.

 

Student/Alumni Policy statement

Handshake/On-Line Database

Engage/BSC Social Media

List of Business Partners/Company Contacts

Career Resource Guides/Handouts

Career Topic Videos

 

To Schedule an Appointment

Call 205-226-4717

 

Experienced professionals are available to offer comprehensive and individualized career counseling that will minimize any fear or confusion you might have about planning and pursuing your path. We will help you develop your professional and personal focus as you fully explore your career options. Our career testing assesses your interests, abilities, and values to match your personality to the major and career that is the best fit for you. We will empower and equip you for success in your chosen field.

 

 

Career Management

On-Line Portal


The BSC Career Center utilizes “Handshake,” an on-line career management tool and database for students to use to network, post resumes, explore opportunities, and find jobs and internships. Join the nationwide network of students and employers and begin making contacts and engaging the market. We encourage you to establish your account today.

 

1  Activate Account

2  Complete Profile

3  Update Profile

4  Engage and Apply

 

Join Handshake

Video: From Campus to Career
Slideshow: Find Your Next Job
 

To Schedule an Appointment

Call 205-226-4717  

 

Experiential Education

 

The BSC Career Center offers assistance and resources with these important endeavors: Extracurricular Activities, Campus Involvement, Internships, Seasonal Jobs, Job Shadowing, Mentorships, Volunteer Community Service.

 

Extracurricular Activities

Career Action Plan

Resume Writing Resources

Career Topics|Articles

 

 

Job Market Tools

 

The BSC Career Center provides the tools and resources for the development of these important functions: Resume and CV Writing, Resume Critique, Cover Letters, Interview Skills and Preparation, Interview Coaching, Mock Interviews.

 

Job Market Tools

Resume Writing Resources

Extracurricular Activities

Skills Employers Value

List of Business Partners/Company Contacts

Career Resource Guides/Handouts

Career Topic Videos

Join Handshake

Video: From Campus to Career
Slideshow: Find Your Next Job

 

To Schedule an Appointment

Call 205-226-4717

Handshake/On-Line Database

Engage/BSC Social Media

 

To Schedule an Appointment

Call 205-226-4717

 

Job Market Strategies

 

The BSC Career Center offers comprehensive training in these critical areas: Job Market Trends and Realties, Job Search Strategies, Networking Techniques, Prospecting Techniques, Follow Up Strategies, Managing Your Job Market Campaign, Internship Opportunities, Career Opportunities, Contacts and Referrals.

 

Through one-on-one consultations, we will help you develop a custom career search strategy and career action plan. The resources we offer will enhance your career planning and exploration and your overall professional development. We will boost your job market knowledge, networking techniques, interview preparation, and resume writing. We will provide transition coaching for anyone starting or changing careers or beginning graduate or professional school.

 

Career Planning Resources

Career Exploration Tools

Job Market Tools

Resume Writing Resources

Extracurricular Activities

Skills Employers Value

Career Topics|Articles

List of Business Partners/Company Contacts

Career Resource Guides/Handouts

 

 

The BSC Career Center sponsors career fairs, information expos, recruiter visits, on-campus interviews, and other networking opportunities that allow you to meet and interact with employers and gather information and discuss potential employment. We also offer programs focused on internships, mentoring, job shadowing, mock interviews, and the graduate school application process. We conduct workshops that provide practical training on job market strategies, networking techniques, interview preparation, resume writing, professional behavior and workplace issues.

 

Handshake/On-Line Database

Engage/BSC Social Media

 

To Schedule an Appointment

Call 205-226-4717

 

Diverse Clientele


The BSC Career Center is proud to serve a diverse clientele. We are equipped to address a wide range of special issues and circumstances presented on behalf of our students and alumni of all majors and career paths: Career Starters, Career Changers, First Generation Students, Liberal Arts Students, Minority Candidates, International Candidates, LGBTQ Candidates, Former Military, Professionals in Transition, Unemployed/Displaced.

 

Career Topics|Articles

Alumni/Recent Grads

Job Loss Resources

 

 

Professional Tools

 

The BSC Career Center provides support and resources in such areas as Interview Attire, Professional Appearance, Etiquette and Protocol, Negotiation Skills, Letters of Reference, Writing Samples, Graduate School Preparation, and more.

 

Graduate School Application

Letters of Reference

Portfolio

Curriculum Vita

Skills|Traits Employers Value

Professional Etiquette

Work Ethic

 

Workplace Issues

 

Professional Development

Advancement

Skills Employers Value

Work Ethic

Career Transition

Job Loss

 

Student/Alumni Policy statement

Handshake/On-Line Database

Engage/BSC Social Media

List of Business Partners/Company Contacts

Career Resource Guides/Handouts

Career Topic Videos

 

To Schedule an Appointment

Call 205-226-4717

 

Other Issues

 

Liberal Arts Advantage

Teacher Candidates

Alumni/Recent Grads

LGBTQ Job Market|Workplce

Job vs Career

Unconventional|Alternative Careers

Midlife Career Crisis|Transition

Job Loss|Displaced Workers

 

Other Services

 

Employer/Recruiter Services

Parent Resources

Alumni Services

 

 

CAREER CENTER

Birmingham-Southern College

Box 549010 | Norton Campus Center, Suite 214

Office 205-226-4719 | Appointments 205-226-4717