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Career Center Hours

Garey Hall Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Walk-in Hours: will resume in
the Fall
Phone: 610-519-4060

For Students

The Career Center can assist you with the small and big decisions.

The future holds many things for many people and thinking about it can be overwhelming. The Career Center staff can work with you to plan one step at a time.  Careful and thoughtful plans can take you to a future that is fulfilling, enjoyable, and stimulating.  We look forward to supporting you and helping you with the next steps in your journey.

To hear from fellow students about their experience at the Career Center, click on our “Student Services at the Career Center” video on the right-hand side of the page.

Career Counselors:

Our friendly staff of career counselors can assist you with:

  • Defining academic and career goals
  • Planning your internship and job search
  • Writing your resume and preparing for interviews
  • Considering career options with interest inventories
  • Graduate/professional school advising

Call our office to set up your career counseling appointment:
(610) 519-4060

Career Assistants:

Our Career Assistants are your peers who have been selected and trained toassist you with::

  • Reviewing resumes
  • Explaining the basics about GoNOVAJobs
  • Answering academic major and career questions
  • Suggesting Career Center resources to help you move forward

No appointment is necessary to meeting with a Career Assistant. Stop in during their office hours sometime between 11 am - 3 pm, Monday thru Friday during the academic year.

Interest Inventory

The Career Center administers the Strong Interest Inventory. Your answers to this questionnaire - what you say you like and dislike - determine the results. The Strong Interest Inventory can help you identify general areas of interests as well as specific activities and occupations that you might want to explore further. Understanding your profile will help you find your career focus and begin your career exploration.

To take the Strong Interest Inventory, call our office at (610)-519-4064 and ask to meet with a Career Counselor, who will assist you with the inventory and help you identify options as a result of your assessment report.

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Student Services at the Career Center

Student Services at the Career Center

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Upcoming Events

Throughout the year, The Career Center offers a wide variety of workshops for students to Explore various options - Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Graduate School application process, How to Land a Job or Internship and Networking Skills. View the Workshops Schedule for this semester.

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