What motivates you? Use these resources to connect your skills and interests with majors and careers.

Self-Asses Your Skills & Interests

Explore Majors

Explore Careers

Meet with a Career Advisor

After self-assessment, schedule an appointment with Career Services to discuss your results and form an action plan.

Email CareerCenter@frederick.edu

Get ready to enter the workforce by preparing a resume, maximizing your job search options, and practicing for interviews.

Resume Development & Tips

Interview Resources

• FCC Library – Interview Resources
• College Central Network – navigate to the Job Interviewing section
• CollegeGrad – Tips on different types of interview situations
• The Balance Careers – Keys to interview success for college students

Build your network of connections with potential employers and gain real-world work experience.

Recruiting & Networking Events

See the Career Services Calendar below for updated networking and career information

• LinkedIn – The largest professional networking site around the globe. They specifically have a site and information for college students.
• LiveCareer – LiveCareer has many resources for the job search; however, this step-by-step guide to researching companies is recommended.
• The Balance – Top 10 tips for college students.
• Glassdoor – Company reviews, as well as a job search tool.
• CareerOneStop – The Business Finder includes contact information for nearly 12 million employers.  Search by business name, industry, or occupation.
• Buzzfile – Comprehensive company information database that you can search by company name or industry.

Experiential Learning

• College Central Network – Search for internships on FCC’s recruitment platform
• Campus Compact – Volunteer, Internship, and Service Learning Opportunities
• Usajobs.gov – site for federal government internships for students
• Internships.com – largest internship marketplace
• Internjobs.com – global database of internships and entry-level positions for students

Meet with a Career Advisor for assistance exploring and developing your career path. Get help with career planning, resumes, cover letters, interview, job searching, and more.

Email CareerCenter@frederick.edu
Visit: The College and Career Readiness Center – Jefferson Hall – J200
Call: 301.846.2471

Post your current positions and view applications on the College Central Network, the FCC Recruiting Platform.

Meet directly with students in the Recruiter’s Corner, located in the Student Center. Your visit will be advertised through college emails, fliers, social media, and the campus events Calendar.

To reserve a recruiting date for your company, contact Anne Scholl-Fiedler, Coordinator of Career Services, 301.624.2795

Connect with students and alumni during an internship or job fair. Register to attend through the College Central Network, FCC’s Recruiting Platform. To be placed on the Career Fair invitation list, please contact Anne Scholl-Fiedler at 301.624.2795 or email Career Services.

Employers are encouraged to share their expertise and help students prepare for their job search.

Classroom Presentations and Industry Panels

Present specific content related to programs of study, job searching, and tips for success in your industry.

Mock Interviews and Resume Critiques

Help students prepare for and refine their job searching techniques by giving them an idea of what employers expect from college graduates and helping them learn to articulate what they have to offer, both in writing and verbally.

On Site Visits

Provide students with an introduction to your organizational culture and career pathways through one-day shadowing events or information sessions.

For more information and assistance with your recruitment needs, please contact Anne Scholl-Fiedler, Coordinator of Career Services, 301.624.2795

Career Advisors and local employers are available to facilitate presentations and workshops in your classroom upon request.

Popular Presentation & Workshop Topics:

• What Can I Do with My Major? Considering options and researching careers
• Crafting Effective Resumes and Cover Letters
• Navigating the Interview: Strategies for getting across your best self
• Effective Job Search Methods
• Developing a LinkedIn profile and use in networking
• Presentations may also be customized to the needs of your students

Career Services can facilitate department specific recruiting events with local employers to meet the needs of your students.

Request a meeting to discuss your vision, and Career Services will help to plan, coordinate, and market the event. To request a career or recruiting event, contact Anne Scholl-Fiedler, Coordinator of Career Services, 301.624.2795

We also welcome you to refer employers and alumni to FCC for their recruitment needs.

A variety of online resources are available for students and alumni to start exploring a career direction, research major careers, begin a job search, and find out about recruiting events at FCC.

Consider placing some of these tools in your syllabus or Blackboard site as helpful resources.

• College Central Network:  Career Document Library and Job Search Kit – FCC’s career portal for career and job search resources, as well as job and internship openings.
• Focus 2 – FCC’s comprehensive, online career platform that will help: 
  • identify interests, skills, values, personality, and leisure activities;
  • choose a major;
  • explore occupations; and
  • make informed career decisions.
• Library Resource Guide – Resources to help students find, explore, and research a career as well as prepare for the job search.
• Career Services – A variety of resources compiled by career advisors.  Refer students for career advising, major exploration, and job search assistance.
• Calendar of Events – A comprehensive calendar of career and recruiting events can be found on College Central Network, as well as the FCC Calendar site.