What is the Center?

Career Services is the place where undecided majors and career-changers can identify satisfying careers that meet their personality, interests, and needs. Students wanting to research careers can explore the books, videos, and computer systems available in the Center. Assistance with interviewing, resume writing and job placement is also available.

Help for the Undecided Major and Career-Changer

• Career Counseling- An appointment can be scheduled with a counselor to discuss career concerns. Counselors will determine where the individual is in the career decision-making process, and guide them to appropriate tools and resources which will help them make effective career choices.

• Choicesand Discover Computerized Guidance Systems- These computerized career guidance systems allow students to take on-line career assessments which help them identify potential career options. The systems also provide detailed information on over 500 different career fields and over 2000 colleges and universities which provide training. A one-hour demonstration is required to use the systems. Demonstrations are given 2-3 times a week.

• Career Library- Career Services includes books, periodicals, videos and software with information regarding careers, job search techniques, on-the-job survival skills and many other related topics.

• Career Workshops- Workshops are given throughout the semester on topics related to career choice, such as Undecided Majors, Personality and Career Choice, and Identifying Career Interests.

• HUMD 0114 - Learning Strategies for Occupational Developmentis an eight-week class that provides a framework for understanding the process of career decision-making, developing greater self-awareness related to career choice, and learning effective career investigative skills.

• Job Placement Assistance: This service is available to currently enrolled North Harris College students and alumni through a compterized job search program - JobScan/ResumeBank. Job opportunities include: full-time, part-time (students and alumni); on-campus, work-study, co-ops and internships (currently enrolled NHC students only).
• Job Readiness: Individual sessions and workshops are available to assist the job hunter. They include assistance and information regarding: resume preparation, how to look for a job, interview skills training, and how to survive and thrive on the job.

Career Services Hours

Monday	8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

(The Center is closed on Fridays in June and July)

Survival Tip - Career planning is not about something that takes place in the hazy, distant future. It's about making smart choices right now. A career direction helps you choose what school to attend and which courses to take. Your career choice influences who you meet, what you read, where you live, what you wear, what you eat, how much exercise you get, how you spend your time, and how satisfied you feel with your life. Career planning is about choices you'll make in the next day, the next hour - the next five minutes. - Dave Ellis