What motivates you? Use these resources to connect your skills and interests with majors and careers.

Self-Assess Your Interests

Discover Your Personality Type

Assess Your Skills and Strengths

Learn About Your Values and Motivations

Explore Majors

Explore Careers

Additional Resources:

Visit our Library Resources Guide for additional career planning tools

Meet with a Career Advisor

After self-assessment, schedule an appointment with Career Services to discuss your results and form an action plan.

Get ready to enter the workforce by preparing a resume, maximizing your job search options, and practicing for interviews.

Resume Development & Tips

Interview Resources

• FCC Library – Interview Resources
• College Central Network – navigate to the Job Interviewing section
• CollegeGrad – Tips on different types of interview situations
• The Balance Careers – Keys to interview success for college students

Never underestimate the benefits of networking or the value of experience ! Seventy to 80% of jobs are found through networking. Employers are particularly interested in your skills. Internships and other experiential learning opportunities are key to honing skills, proving abilities, and positioning oneself for success.

• See the Career Services Calendar
• View more events on The College Central Network

Experiential learning is the process of learning through experience, more specifically defined as “hands-on” learning and reflection. Examples of experiential learning include internships, service-learning, volunteerism, clinical experiences, field work, fellowships, practicums, simulations, apprenticeships, and research. Experiential learning helps students put classroom theory into context while building practical skills outside of the classroom. Employers expect students to have a number of experiential learning experiences upon graduation in order to be competitive job candidates.

• Contact the FCC Internship & Apprenticeship Coordinator for current opportunities.
  • Carla Milan
    Internship & Apprenticeship Coordinator
    cmilan@frederick.edu
    301.624.2724
• Browse and apply for internships on Indeed.com, LinkedIn.com, or other job search websites.
• Explore volunteer opportunities through Service Learning.

Meet with a Career Advisor for assistance exploring and developing your career path. Get help with career planning, resumes, cover letters, interview, job searching, and more.

The last month has proven to be a shifting landscape for many of us in the community as we navigate the impact of COVID-19. We have incredible strength in the partnerships of Frederick County, and we wanted to let you know that we are here to support you in continuing to connect with our students and to provide training.

• The class of 2020 will be graduating in May, with their celebrations taking place in August.  Some will transfer to a 4-year college or university and others will be entering the workforce.  To tap into the FCC talent, advertise your part-time, full-time, and internship opportunities at www.CollegeCentral.com/frederick.
• If you are unsure of your current hiring, you can still connect with students and graduates virtually.  Career Services can work with you to develop short messages for our students on topics related to networking in changing landscape, industry overviews, and online presentations related to job search skill building. 
• If you are interested in serving as a network support to our students and new graduates, please contact Career Services.
• FCC is also providing virtual training to organizations in a variety of content areas during this time.

We remain committed to your success and value your partnership.  Stay well and connect with us as the need arises.

Contact Us:

• Business Solutions, Caitlin Brandenburg, cbrandenburg@frederick.edu 
• Career Services, Anne Scholl-Fiedler, aschollfiedler@frederick.edu 

Video Series for Job Searching While Social Distancing: Job Searching While Social Distancing

 

Post your current positions and view applications on the College Central Network, the FCC Recruiting Platform.

Meet directly with students in the Recruiter’s Corner, located in the Student Center. Your visit will be advertised through college emails, fliers, social media, and the campus events Calendar.

To reserve a recruiting date for your company, contact Anne Scholl-Fiedler, Coordinator of Career Services, 301.624.2795

Connect with students and alumni through career fairs or networking events during an internship or job fair. Register to attend through the College Central Network, FCC’s Recruiting Platform. To be placed on the Career Fair invitation list, please contact Anne Scholl-Fiedler at 301.624.2795 or email Career Services.

Employers are encouraged to share their expertise and help students prepare for their job search.

Classroom Presentations and Industry Panels

Present specific content related to programs of study, job searching, and tips for success in your industry.

Mock Interviews and Resume Critiques

Help students prepare for and refine their job searching techniques by giving them an idea of what employers expect from college graduates and helping them learn to articulate what they have to offer, both in writing and verbally.

On Site Visits

Provide students with an introduction to your organizational culture and career pathways through one-day shadowing events or information sessions.

For more information and assistance with your recruitment needs, please contact Anne Scholl-Fiedler, Coordinator of Career Services, 301.624.2795

Career Advisors and local employers are available to facilitate presentations and workshops in your classroom upon request.

Popular Presentation & Workshop Topics:

• What Can I Do with My Major? Considering options and researching careers
• Crafting Effective Resumes and Cover Letters
• Navigating the Interview: Strategies for getting across your best self
• Effective Job Search Methods
• Developing a LinkedIn profile and use in networking
• Presentations may also be customized to the needs of your students

Career Services can facilitate department specific recruiting events with local employers to meet the needs of your students.

Request a meeting to discuss your vision, and Career Services will help to plan, coordinate, and market the event. To request a career or recruiting event, contact Anne Scholl-Fiedler, Coordinator of Career Services, 301.624.2795

We also welcome you to refer employers and alumni to FCC for their recruitment needs.

A variety of online resources are available for students and alumni to start exploring a career direction, research major careers, begin a job search, and find out about recruiting events at FCC.

Consider placing some of these tools in your syllabus or Blackboard site as helpful resources.

• College Central Network:  Career Document Library and Job Search Kit – FCC’s career portal for career and job search resources, as well as job and internship openings.
• Focus 2 – FCC’s comprehensive, online career platform that will help: 
  • identify interests, skills, values, personality, and leisure activities;
  • choose a major;
  • explore occupations; and
  • make informed career decisions.
• Library Resource Guide – Resources to help students find, explore, and research a career as well as prepare for the job search.
• Career Services – A variety of resources compiled by career advisors.  Refer students for career advising, major exploration, and job search assistance.
• Calendar of Events – A comprehensive calendar of career and recruiting events can be found on College Central Network, as well as the FCC Calendar site.