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 to register, (425) 564-2279. For our Career & Life Planning class, you will need to meet with our Transitions Coach to register.
By web. Register for credit classes via www.bcc.ctc.edu. If you are not a current credit student, follow the instructions to apply to BCC before you register. Call (425) 564-2222 for assistance.

For non-credit workshops, register via bellevuecollege.edu. For our Career & Life Planning class, you will need to meet with our Transitions Coach to register. Call (425) 564-2279 to schedule an appointment.

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.
Oct. 10 & 11 and Oct. 17 & 18

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
Oct. 21 – Nov. 13
9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
$99 fee
Optional: 4 two-hour follow-up sessions ($40 fee), Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11:20 a.m. Nov. 18 – Dec. 2, Item #7597

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., Jan. 22, 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., Oct. 21, 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., Oct. 16, 1:30–3:20 p.m.

Item # Thurs., Nov. 6, 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., Nov. 13, 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., Nov. 12, 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., Oct. 23, 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., Oct. 30, 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

Career Center Related

Career Center Website

Career Center Classes