WELCOME TO THE

CAREER CENTER

Services we provide:

Major and career exploration Career personality assessments Help research colleges and

universities Review resumes and cover

letters Practice formal interview skills Provide information on salary

and job outlook.

What is your meta-major?. . .Business

Science

Technology

Engineering

Math

Arts

Humanities

Communications

DesignEducation

Social Sciences

Health Sciences

Public Safety

“THE ONLY WAY TO DO GREAT WORK IS TO LOVE WHAT

YOU DO”- Steve Jobs

Quick Interview Tips• Research the Organization• Bring resume copies in a portfolio• Arrive at least 15 minutes early• Greet employer with a firm handshake• Be positive and direct with answers• Communicate how experience, skills and goals fit the job• Express your desire in obtaining the job• Thank interviewer, collect business cards and send thank you

letter/ e-mail.

Dress for Success Tips

Men

• Business suit and tie (Dark Blue, Grey or Black)

• Groomed head and facial hair

• Polished black shoes and dark socks

• Limit the aftershave or cologne

Women

• Neatly groomed hair, worn away from face

• Minimal make up and neutral nail polish

• Polished classic mid-height heeled, closed toed pumps

• Pants or Suit Skirts (Dark Blue, Grey or Black)

Quick Resume Tips• Tailor Resume for the

position• Highlight Skills &

Accomplishments• Only include GPA if over

3.0• Proofread and edit• Print on high quality

“Resume Paper” ( if submitting in person)

“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play.

Every individual makes a difference.”- Jane Goodall

STAY TUNED FOR FALL 2015 SKILLSHOPS!ValenciaCollege.edu/Skillshops

Why take a personality assessment?

• Find a career that matches your interests• Identify your strongest skills

• Determine your personality type• Discover what motivates you

Career Personality AssessmentBased on personality theory developed by Carl Jung

Ask us about it!

What is an Internship?

An internship is a pre-professional experience that provides

an opportunity to gain relevant knowledge and skills prior to

starting out in a particular career field.

Am I Qualified for an Internship?

General Requirements

• Minimum of 12 credits completed

• GPA of 2.0 or above• Successful completion of ENC 1101

• Successful completion of MAT 0028

Ask the internship department about program specific courses you may need to take before you begin your internship.

Every program is different!

“Everybody has a calling. And your real job in life is to figure

out as soon as possible what that

is, who you were meant to be,and to begin to honor thatin the best way possible

for yourself.”- Oprah Winfrey

Are you a current Valencia Student looking for part-time employment? Do you have a GPA higher than 2.5? Are you enrolled for at least 6 credit hours in the Fall or Spring?

You may be qualified to work on campus!Stop by and ask for an application at these departments!

Student DevelopmentBuilding 2 room 150

The DepotBuilding 4 room 121

Atlas LabBuilding 2 room 105

The LibraryBuilding 4 room 202

Orientation TeamBuilding 2 room 171

Learning CenterBuilding 3 room 100

Ask your advisor about the work-study program!

CAREER OF THE MONTH

Medical Illustrator

A medical illustrator is a professional artist with specialized training and advanced education in medicine,

science, art, design, visual technology, and media techniques.

As visualization specialists, they create imagery that advances

medical science knowledge and empowers health literacy for patients

and the public.

Many are business owners and entrepreneurs in the marketplace.