Local employers are looking to connect with CoGreene students, and hire our graduates! Use these resources to find the best matches for your career goals.
An internship is an opportunity to practice aspects of your future professional role in an actual workplace.
Video: Why Internships are Important (From Linkedin Learning)
Not ready for an internship? Review our student guide about the range of options available to you.
Get insider knowledge about the realities of working within a particular field, industry or position. Find out about career paths you did not know existed.
Video: The power of information interviews (From Stanford Life Design Lab)
Download the Information Interview Planning Guide
Job shadowing involves observing a professional as they work. By spending time with the professional (a few hours to several weeks), you can get a better understanding of their particular career. This can also be achieved throughout a semester or summer volunteer commitment.
Video: The Benefits of Job Shadowing (From Get2College)
Make an appointment with the Office of Career Success to:
When you're ready to take the next step, Email the Office of Career Success or visit our office in the Student Success Center (Room 113N). You can also make an appointment by clicking here.
Click here to access a series of tutorial videos, webinars, and podcasts for O*Net to research job titles, and much more.
Get reliable information about salaries, employment outlook and required skills/education with this tool developed and maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor. This comprehensive site provides the following types of information for 900+ occupations:
Local Wage Information: Once you have found your desired job title, scroll down to “Wages and Employment Trends.” Enter a local zip code to see data for our region, as well as New York state.
Bright Outlook Occupations: This tool on the home page will provide you with updated lists of occupations in the following categories – Rapid Growth (in the next few years), numerous job openings, and emerging occupations (new job titles with new skills).
Personality Type Match: Use O*Net’s quick tool to determine your preferred personality type/John Holland Code. The code will connect you to potential job titles. Be sure to follow up with your Academic Advisor to complete a more thorough assessment through Focus2. Click here to get started.
Click here to explore a library of more than 1,000 career videos, and so much more. You can use this resource in conjunction with O*Net to locate potential job titles.
Columbia-Greene Community College uses College Central Network® as its career platform. Activate your FREE account here:
Students and alumni can:
The following book is available from the CGCC Library. Loans are for 30 days.
Bound-For-Career Guidebook: A Student Guide to Career Exploration, Decision Making, and the Job Search by
This book outlines the experiences and tasks that will facilitate the career development process and lead to satisfaction and success. The reader will be exposed to the various educational and career transitions they must consider on the path to the workplace and specific guidance is offered on how to maximize entry and advancement.