Career Services
Career Services helps with career decision-making, job search, and employer connections. The following services are provided:
Career Counseling: Currently enrolled students can meet with a career counselor for help with career and academic program decisions. Career assessments and other online resources are often used to help students explore career options.
Online Career Information: The Career Services web page includes online presentations, links to career resources, and a Career Guide written by Central Piedmont career counselors. Career Coach helps individuals explore programs and learn about job opportunities, salaries, and outlooks in the Charlotte region.
Online Job Postings: Career Services hosts Handshake, an online job board, where employers post hundreds of openings including paid internships, part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. Students and alumni may log in through the Career Services website.
Resume Assistance: Students and alumni may obtain feedback on resumes by uploading them to the online student job board. Students and alumni may also schedule an appointment with a career counselor for more personalized help. Resume tips and examples are available in the Career Guide.
Job Search and Interviewing: Career counselors are available by appointment to discuss:
- Where and how to look for a job and how to make a job application stand out
- Strategies for networking
- Interviewing tips and practice
Students and alumni can also access Big Interview online interviewing software through the Career Services website, which provides interviewing lessons and practice questions tailored to a chosen career.
Hiring Events: Career Services works with academic programs at Central Piedmont to host hiring events throughout the year. Log in to Handshake on the Career Services website for a full calendar of events.
Career counselors are available in person on all campuses as well virtually. To make an appointment, students and alumni may log in to Handshake, call 704.330.6551, or email career.services@cpcc.edu.