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Career & University Center

 

Welcome to Your Future!

Businesswoman pointing at laptop with coworkers at desk in creative officeThe Hocking College Career and University Center will provide you with the tools to excel in your chosen career and/or prepare you for your next step in Higher Education.

As the world around us changes, the Hocking College Career and University Center continues to evolve to meet the needs of our students. At Hocking College, we use a blend of in-person assistance that delivers career development programs and virtual tools that you will need to be successful.

Our virtual career resources provide all Hocking College students with 24-hour access to explore careers, search for jobs and engage in personal development on their own. While the staff at the Career Center is prepared to assist those students who prefer face-to-face assistance.

We want you to be ready to walk off the stage at graduation and right into the perfect career for you or begin your
next degree program.

What are the benefits of coming to the Career Center?

The Career Center is here to help students explore different careers to ensure they are on the right career track. We are equipped to assist students with completing resumes and cover letters. We are available to offer support to students during the application process, as well as teach skills for having a great interview. The Career Center will host workshops, and Q&A sessions with professionals who work in a specific field, as well as sponsor Career Fairs.

Career Center Resources

LinkedIn: Connect with Hocking College on LinkedIn!

Job Board: Are you graduating soon and looking to start your career or simply looking for a summer internship? Either way, we've got something for everyone!

Student Employment: Hocking College offers employment opportunities for students both on-campus and in community service programs such as America Reads. The jobs around campus may include working in facilities, the cafeteria, specific department offices, and others.

Campus Calendar: View our campus calendar to see events on campus, including upcoming career fairs.

Transfer Resource Center: Continue your education and explore options for obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's Degree after graduating from Hocking College.

Group of students working in computer lab

Additional Resources Online:

SkillsFirst Resume Builder: SkillsFirst offers a complete set of career preparation tools to help you navigate the hiring funnel and land a job.

Handshake: The job search site for new college graduates!

Career Center Offerings

Programs

The Career Center offers free educational programs to all students, including:

  • Career & Life Planning
  • Handshake 101
  • Handshake Expert
Contact the Career & University Center at the contact below for more information and to sign up.

Advising

Some of the advising offerings available at the Career & University Center include:

  • Cover Letter/Resume Development & Review
  • Interview Preparation and Practice
  • Transfer Advising

Career Closet

The Career Closet is Hocking College’s student-run boutique that provides free professional, work and casual work clothing to students.  The Career Closet, in partnership with HC Alterations and the college's Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising program, also provides alteration and mending services to the campus and community at low cost.

All clothing is donated to the Career Closet.  If you are interested in making a donation, please contact: hccareer@hocking.edu

Career Planning Resources

This is the first stop for new students or students who want to make sure they are in the right program for the career they want to pursue. This is also for students who are looking to secure an internship. Click the link below to access all Career Planning Resources.

Start Career Planning

Begin your Job Search

This is for those students who are nearing graduation and are ready to begin the job search to ensure that they have multiple job offers by the time they graduate.

start your job search

Career Planning Resources

This is the first stop for new students or students who want to make sure they are in the right program for the career they want to pursue. This is also for students who are looking to secure an internship.

Meet with the Career and University Center

Schedule an Appointment

Call to schedule 740-753-6076

Drop-In Hours - No appointment needed!

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. -  5 p.m.

John Light Hall, Room 193

This session is dedicated to those who want more traditional face-to-face assistance. Please note that drop-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Career and University Center Staff

Terry Koons
Assistant to the Vice President of Student Life

✉️ koonst@hocking.edu

📞 740-753-6076

📞 740-753-6132

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