Students

During career advising appointments students receive help from professionals within Career Services to further understand life after graduation and to develop general strategies for moving forward in the direction of their aspirations. Career advising appointments can include, but are not limited to, the following topics to assist students: 

• Exploring values, interests, and skills 
• Gaining practical experience 
• Strategizing job and internship searches 
• Leveraging the STCC alumni network
• Strategizing a multi-year career action plan 
• Exploring careers 

First Year

• Create your Career Profile on the Career Coach
• Complete the Career Coach Interest/Skills Assessment
• Review “Your Top Career Matches” to learn more about majors and career options.
• Complete the Career Strategy Intake Form and schedule an appointment via Career Services website to meet with a career advisor to discuss majors and career directions.
• Attend career events, fairs, and workshops to learn more about the internship search process and to network with prospective employers.

Second Year

• Complete the Career Strategy Intake Form and schedule an appointment with a career advisor via the Career Services website to construct your resume and cover letter.
• Explore and apply for internships.
• Secure an internship and complete the application for a credited internship before the add/drop deadline.
• Search for career opportunities through Career Coach.
• Participate in employer information sessions, career workshops, and events.
• Attend Fall and Spring Career Fairs, Transfer/Internship Career Fair.
• Find out more information on the Learn and Earn internship process.

Before You Graduate

• Learn more and apply for an internship.
• Schedule an appointment with a career advisor to develop your own job search plan

After You Graduate

• Complete the Career Strategy Intake Form and schedule an appointment with a career advisor via the Career Services website to develop your job search plan.
• Create your STCC alumni LinkedIN account.
• Attend career events, workshops, panels, information sessions, and career fairs to network with employers.

Career Coach is where you'll match your skills or interests to an STCC degree or certificate and your career choice, find information on career planning, full or part-time employment opportunities, and internships. Please see the appropriate Career Coach links below.

• Match your skills and interests
• Search STCC degrees and certificates that lead to the career you want
• Browse careers
• Find Current Job/Internship Postings

A resume is your first introduction to an employer. It is a document that should connect your skills, qualifications, and experience to the job’s description. It provides insight into your educational background, past work, volunteer, and internship experiences. The resume should convince employers that you are a strong candidate for the position and should be interviewed.

To prepare for your interview please see our Interviews guide. It will walk you through the different types of interviews, questions, and general tips.

Are you looking for an internship? The Career Services Office assists Springfield Technical Community College students who are eager to gain practical work experience, develop new skills, network, and apply classroom theory in a professional setting and earning an income.

Our Affininity Identity Career Resources page catalogs resources for students specific to identities to help you with your career development and job search.