1. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
Empowering you to succeed in a dynamic career
Updated January 2016 Created by Tiffany Zappulla Career Counselor, Berkeley College Online

2. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
What we do
First steps
BerkeleyConnect
Internships
Lifetime career assistance

3. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
What we do
First steps
BerkeleyConnect
Internships
Lifetime career assistance

4. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
Help you:
Determine and highlight your strengths
Explore career paths within your major
Identify ways to develop yourself as a candidate
Advise you on job search strategies (writing your resume, interview/networking skills)
WHAT WE DO

5. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
Conduct personalized training on LinkedIn, interview skills, and networking
Provide major/industry-specific resources
Source job and internship opportunities for Berkeley students and graduates
Assist with questions about job applications inside or outside BerkeleyConnect
Click to view webinars on interviewing, LinkedIn, and more!
WHAT WE DO

6. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
What we do
First steps
BerkeleyConnect
Internships
Lifetime career assistance

7. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
Identify your Career Counselor on Blackboard / BerkeleyConnect
Log into and explore BerkeleyConnect
Communicate with counselor to establish job search strategy including how to search and develop resume
Always let your counselor know about:
positions applied to
callbacks/interviews
job offers
Don't have a resume yet?
Use Resume Companion
FIRST STEPS

8. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
What we do
First steps
BerkeleyConnect
Internships
Lifetime career assistance

9. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
Log into BerkeleyConnect
Use your Blackboard username and password
BERKELEYCONNECT

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Click "My Profile" > Employment History
Enter your employment details.
This helps your counselor to know where you are so they can help you get where you want to be.
BERKELEYCONNECT

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Click "My Profile" > Documents
Instantly upload your resumes, cover letters, and more
Instantly viewable to your counselor for review
BERKELEYCONNECT

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Click "Resources" > Internship Registration & Application
Submit required information for your internship course
BERKELEYCONNECT

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Click "Find Jobs/Internships"
Search jobs and internships and view your application history in one convenient place!
BERKELEYCONNECT

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Click "Resources" and "FAQ"
View more useful information to help you prepare
Be sure to connect directly with your career counselor (contact info on "home" page)
BERKELEYCONNECT

15. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
What we do
First steps
BerkeleyConnect
Internships
Lifetime career assistance

16. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
Contact your counselor one semester in advance
Must complete 120 supervised hours/semester
You may secure an internship by:
Working with Career Services to find an internship position
Find an internship site on your own and submit paperwork for approval to department chair
INTERNSHIPS

17. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
What we do
First steps
BerkeleyConnect
Internships
Lifetime career assistance

18. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
Upon graduation, lifetime access to a career counselor and resources
Ensure your employment info/resume are updated with your counselor and on BerkeleyConnect
Participate in alumni events (professional development, networking, etc.)
Click for the alumni page
Alumni Relations

19. BERKELEY COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES
Empowering you to succeed in a dynamic career
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Updated January 2016