Center for Career Connections
The Center for Career Connections (CCC) provides free career development services for all students, alumni, and community members.
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Career Exploration
Career Assessments
Learn about the free career assessments we can provide you:
- Myers Briggs Type Inventory
- Strong Interest Inventory
Meet with a Career Specialist to get started!
My Next Move – O*NET
Explore 900+ occupations at O*NET (My Next Move). Search by keyword, industry, or discover your interests.
CIS 360
Take self-assessments, learn about best-fit careers, and save your results and career research to your dashboard.
BC Programs of Study
Explore Bellevue College’s programs of study, including career data for selected programs.
Job Search & Networking
Handshake is a free job-site platform where you can access jobs, internships, and career events based on your interests & skills.
LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site in the world with over 1 billion users.
Resources
Resume & Cover Letter
Resumes and cover letters are essential to landing interviews, finding jobs, and connecting with recruiters and professionals.
Interview
Interviews can be stressful. However, interview skills can be developed through deliberate practice.
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.
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.
BC Continuing Education
Bellevue College’s Continuing Education non-credit certificates and courses help you gain in-demand skills and knowledge, network with like-minded professionals, and learn from industry experts.
Academic Programs & Courses
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.
- EXPRL 191/2/3 Academic Internship Experience Class, Associate’s Degree (1-5 credits)
- EXPRL 490/1 Internship Experience Class, Bachelor’s Degree (5 credits)
For-Credit 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.
- Resume and Interviewing Strategies – EXPRL 220 (late start weekend class)
- Social Media for Job Search and Personal Branding- EXPRL 240 (late start weekend class)
- Career Exploration – HD 173
Neurodiversity Navigators
A cohort for neurodivergent BC students pursuing any career or program of study. The cohort focuses on academic and career preparation which students achieve through identity exploration, and finding strengths in Executive Functioning, Self-Advocacy, Self-Regulation, and Social Interaction.
Last Updated October 21, 2024