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Career Counseling

 

We provide support with career exploration, self-assessment as well as the major and career decision making process to help all Laney students achieve career satisfaction and success.

  • One-On-One Career Counseling Sessions Covering:
    • Exploration of majors and careers
    • Assessment of individual skills, interests, values and personality type
    • Career decision making
    • Resume and cover letter development and critiques
    • Interviewing skills
    • Job and internship search strategies
    • Self-assessment referrals and interpretations
  • Career Related Workshops
    • Choosing a Major & Career
    • Resume & Cover Letter Writing
    • Interviewing with Confidence
    • Job Fair Preparation & Networking
    • Career Field/Major Specific Workshops (upon request)
  • Online and Print Resources
    • Handouts and web-links to support career exploration and job search readiness
  • Career Assessment Instruments
    • Currently we offer the following career assessment tools for students: Strong Interest Inventory (SII), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), SkillScan card sort (skills/abilities assessment), Career Values card sort, SparkPath Challenge Cards
    • A list of FREE online assessment tools and resources for students and counselors can be found in the right column toolbar.

California Career Zone

  • An interactive, user-friendly career exploration and planning system designed specifically for college students. Includes four self-assessment tools, career information for over 900 occupations, and 300+ short career videos

Road Trip Nation

  • Student-friendly platform includes a fun 3-question career assessment tool that links you to majors, careers & “leaders” (success stories of real people) to connect with, thousands of career video interviews, and job search tips.

Laney College Areas of Interest (AOI’s)

  • Explore the various majors, programs, certificates and degrees offered at Lanay College!

O-Net Online & Career One Stop (for students)

  • Career videos, resources for veterans, college students, career changers & more o Search for jobs that match your interest profile (Holland Code)

My Next Move

  • An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about required tasks, skills, salary information, and more for 900+ careers. The O*NET Interest Profiler offers personalized career suggestions based on your interests and level of work experience.

What Can I Do With A Major In....? - UC Berkeley Career Center

  • Listing of common jobs and career paths connected to a wide range of college majors.

• Job & Internship Search Sites:

Assist.org

  • Explore majors at California 4-year Universities; get major-specific requirements for transfer.

 

  • Roadtrip Nation: Student-friendly platform includes a fun 3-question career assessment tool that links you to majors, careers & "leaders" (success stories of real people) to connect with, thousands of career video interviews, and job search tips.

 

 

 

 

 

  • O-Net Online: Career videos, resources for veterans, college students, career changers & more. Search for jobs that match your interest profile (Holland Code)

 

  • My Next Move - An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about required tasks, skills, salary information, and more for 900+ careers. The O*NET Interest Profiler offers personalized career suggestions based on your interests and level of work experience.

Could your students use help clarifying their career goals? Choosing a major? Finding jobs? Writing resumes?

Have a professional Career Counselor come to your class (via Zoom or in-person!)

*This is also a GREAT option to avoid cancelling class anytime you will be away!

Possible presentation topics include:

  • Choosing a Major & Career (including FREE Career Self-Assessments) 
  • Career Exploration & Research (tailored to YOUR field or discipline) 
  • Job & Internship Search Strategies 
  • Resumes & Cover Letter Writing 
  • LinkedIn/Networking
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Career Success Strategies
  • Customized topics to fit your department needs
To inquire or schedule please contact Sarah Backes-Diaz, General/Career Counselor:  sbackesdiaz@peralta.edu

Career Development