Resources

My Next Move – O*NET

Explore 900+ occupations at O*NET (My Next Move). Search by keyword, industry, or discover your interests.

CIS 360

Career Information System (CIS360) is a career and college exploration tool. Take self-assessments, learn about best-fit careers, and save your results and career research to your dashboard.

Career Assessments

Career assessments help you explore how your interests and strengths match different college majors and career paths. If you are an undecided or undeclared major student, this is a great opportunity to learn more about careers!

We offer the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory and the Strong Interest Inventory for free!

Meet with a Career Specialist to get started!

BC Programs of Study

Explore Bellevue College’s programs of study, including career data for selected programs.

Workforce Index

The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County’s Workforce Index is a resource you can use to learn about current labor market trends. Explore data related to local employment trends, in-demand skills, wages, and more.

Networking

Need help making professional connections? The Center for Career Connections has advice for starting conversations and growing your network.

Handshake

Handshake is a free job-site platform where you can access jobs, internships, and career events based on your interests & skills.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site in the world, with over 1 billion users.

LinkedIn Learning

Bellevue College offers LinkedIn Learning for free to all students and employees with current Bellevue College credentials. Explore over 13,000 courses & certifications to learn from industry experts and enhance your skills.

Resumes & Cover Letters

Resumes and cover letters are essential to landing interviews, finding jobs, and connecting with recruiters and professionals.

AI in Career Development

This document explains how AI tools like ChatGPT can support career development by helping you brainstorm, refine your writing, and explore job opportunities.

Interviews

Interviews can be stressful. However, interview skills can be developed through deliberate practice.

STEM to Stern

STEM to Stern is a career exploration and preparation program for any BC student pursuing a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). During the STEM series of courses, you will learn skills and make connections critical for success as a student and professional.

Academic Internship Program

BC’s Academic Internship Program allows you to earn course credit while working and learning in a professional environment. These include:

EXPRL 191, 192, 193 Academic Internship Experience Class, Associate’s Degree (1-5 credits)
EXPRL 490, 491 Internship Experience Class, Bachelor’s Degree (5 credits)

Job Search Preparation Courses

Bellevue College offers various career-related classes designed to help students select a major or career path and successfully compete for a job or internship. These include:

Resume and Interviewing Strategies – EXPRL 220 (late start weekend class)
Social Media for Job Search and Personal Branding– EXPRL 240 (late start weekend class)

Neurodiversity Navigators

A program for neurodivergent BC students in any program of study focused on academic and career preparation. Students engage in identity exploration and developing skills in executive functioning, self-advocacy, social interaction, and more.