Career Handbook

Brookdale Community College

Career & Leadership Development

Jill Donovan, Assistant Director Anne La Porta, Assistant Director Bill Kelly, Career Representative

Jennifer Winn, Career Representative Susan Tencer, Senior Office Assistant

Sarah McElroy, Director

MEET OUR TEAM!

Sarah McElroy, Director NSLS Chapter Co-Advisor

smcelroy@brookdalecc.edu"A leaders is one who knows the way, goes the way, and

shows the way."-John Maxwell

Jill Donovan, Assistant Director NSLS Chapter Co-Advisor

Liaison to Business & Social Science Institute jdonovan@brookdalecc.edu

"A goal without a plan is just a wish" -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Anne La Porta, Assistant Director Liaison to Business & Social Science Institute

Education Field Placement Coordinator alaporta@brookdalecc.edu

"Believe you can and you are halfway there."- Theodore Roosevelt

Susan Tencer, Senior Office Assistant stencer@brookdalecc.edu

"Everything happens for a reason. That reason causes change. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it's hard. But in the

end it's all for the best." - Unknown

Bill Kelly, Career Representativewkelly@brookdalecc.edu

“The future depends on what you do today.” -Mahatma Gandhi

Jen Winn, Career Representative jwinn@brookdalecc.edu

"Don't give up. Don't ever give up" -Jimmy Valvano

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PROGRAMS/SERVICES

Service Description

Career Explore your strengths, interests,

Assessments skills, values, and career options.

Resume Writing Individualized resume review and

Assistance & assistance in writing your resume for

Review the first time!

Interview Skills Attend a workshop or schedule a one-

Training on-one appointment to practice your

interview skills and techniques for that

upcoming interview.

Internship Internships are one of the most

valuable experiences during your Preparation &

college career. Make an appointment Search

to begin the search process, tailor your

resume, and secure an internship.

Service-Learning An excellent way to grow, give back,

Assistance and add valuable experience to your

resume and your transcript.

Student If you are eligible to work on campus,

Employment our office will assist you in the

placement process.

Education Field Education majors will gain hands-on

Experience experience in a school district.

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REFERENCES

When the time comes, an employer will ask to see your references. It is not necessary to provide references until they are requested. Be sure to reach out to former or current employers, professors and/ or colleagues before you include them on a reference list.

Your list should be clear and concise and include the preferred contact information of the reference. If the reference has a title or credentials, be sure to include them. A sample list is below.

Sample Reference List

Jane Doe Assistant Director, XYZ Company Work Address, City, State Zip Phone Email

John Doe Manager, XYZ Company Work Address, City, State Zip Phone Email

Michael Jones Assistant Professor, Brookdale Community College Work Address, City, State, Zip Phone Email

QUICK TIPS!

1. Always ASK someone if they will be your reference before

listing them on a References page.

2. Ask for the contact information they want listed.

3. Tell your references what position you are applying for and

why you think you are the perfect candidate.

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INTERNSHIPS

An internship is an academic program that allows you to apply classroom theories and skills in a real work experience.

Internship/externships can be for credit or non-credit.

CREDIT: A credit internship is supervised by faculty and is a course for which you register. Typically it is for 1-6 credits. You will need to meet requirements in your major to register. Landing an Internship and receiving credit for it requires a one-on-one meeting with our staff. You will need to complete 75 hours per credit for an internship.

NON-CREDIT: A non-credit internship is a great option if you don't meet requirements, just want the experience, or can't afford to pay for the credits. It will appear on your transcript as INTERN-999.

Internships provide on-the-job experiences that will prepare you for professional employment after graduation. Our department can assist you in your internship search!

To start, check out our online job/internship database (College Central) and make an appointment with a Career and Leadership Development professional.

College Central Network®

Register today with your Brookdale student ID and create a

password. This job/internship database is free to use as a student

and as an alumni!

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www.collegecentral.com/brookdalecc