CAREER SERVICES

Impactful Support for Today and the Future

Whether you’re exploring career options, preparing for the world of work, or planning your next move, Career Services at the River is here to help. We offer personalized guidance, résumé and interview support, job and internship connections, and tools to help you feel confident and prepared. From your first semester through graduation and beyond, we’re your partner in building a career you love.

Career Services Offered

Services available to students and graduates include:

• Career assessment
• Career advising
• Résumé writing
• Mock interviews
• Internships
• Job shadowing
• Career expos
• Transfer services
• Co-advising from partnering universities
• Graduate school opportunities
• Job search strategies.

All services can be accessed online, in person, or by telephone.

Career Ready Programs and Virtual Workshops

Our virtual workshops and Career Ready programs can help guide you in your professional development!

Get started on the 6 Steps to Complete the Career Ready Program and earn A Career Readiness Certificate:

1. Attend a Career Ready Orientation
2. Build your Résumé
3. Participate in a Mock Interview
4. Create a LinkedIn Profile
5. Attend Two Career Events
6. Complete a Survey

Virtual Workshops

• Career Ready Program Orientation
• Finding an Internship Workshop – explore paid, academic and Capstone internships; uncover where the jobs are; reveal what employers are looking for; assist students in developing a career plan, résumé and cover letter; and discuss related topics such as dressing for success, networking and social media.
• Interview Preparation Workshop – Learn different interview types and how to prepare for each. We will highlight the Do’s and Don’ts of responding to different types of interview questions and the proper follow-up process after the interview.
• LinkedIn & Networking Workshop – This hands-on workshop will explore various aspects of LinkedIn – a social networking site for business – and the role it can play in your professional career. Learn what recruiters are looking for and how to showcase your skills and experience online. Discover how to use LinkedIn to search for employment.
• Résumé Writing Workshop – Producing a well written résumé and a cover letter is a basic requirement for a successful job search. Discusses résumé headings, proper formatting, and other information to include or not include in your résumé.
• Job Search Strategies Workshop – Explore the job search resources and strategies that will be effective in a competitive job market. Discover the steps to hiring and how that impacts your job search and learn the effective method for finding job opportunities.  We will help you kick start your job search and address any other job search related questions you might have.
• Dress to Impress Workshop – The workshop will give potential applicants knowledge of what is appropriate attire — what to wear and what not to wear to an interview and in the workplace.
• Résumé & Curriculum Vitae (CV) Workshop for STEM students/alumni – Learn how to create a résumé or CV that will help you stand out to hiring managers.  We will explore CV’s: what they are, what they look like, and how to write them for the job that you are applying for. We’ll discuss key elements that every resume and CV should include, as well as standard formatting tips. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to tailor your information to show why you are the best fit for each job you apply for.

Other Support

Career Exploration Services

Exploring career possibilities at the start of your education journey will help you and your advisor tailor your plan of academic study. The Office of Career and Transfer Services offers in-person consultation and assessment, workshops and  online resources:

• Career Coach for online career assessment, wage and employment data, and exploration of Indian River State College programs that lead to your career goal
• O-Net to research national data on careers and occupations
• Measuring the Economic Success of Florida’s Graduates to explore correlations between post-secondary degrees, employment and earnings

Online Career Tools and Job Banks

Indian River State College offers students a variety of web-based tools to help them professionally create, manage and share the essential information that employers are looking for:

• CareerSource Research Coast and CareerSource Heartland (DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands and Okeechobee counties) for job search assistance, skills assessments, training opportunities and more.
• College Central Network Job Bank to access local and national job postings, build a resume or online portfolio, manage your on-campus interview schedule and keep track of your job search history, and more.
• Employ Florida to discover great jobs in Florida, examine job market trends and get career tips.
• Florida Shines to explore careers, make a plan for education and prepare for work.
• Job Interview Questions to uncover a repository of job-specific questions that employers are likely to ask during an interview.
• SkillsFirst is a free service for Indian River State College students & alumni that offers a complete set of career preparation tools to help you navigate the hiring funnel and land a job. Create résumés, improve your interview skills, and more.
• Job Creators Network Discover job, networking and mentoring opportunities from business leaders in Florida and around the country. Membership in the Job Creators Network is free for the IRSC community with Promo Code IndianRiver21!
• Career Guide for Students with Disabilities addresses barriers, professional development and other services for disabled students.
• Listen to the Pitfalls to Avoid on Interviews podcast for tips on what to do and what to avoid during your next interview!

Micro-Internships

Students from all majors can execute professional assignments to build and demonstrate skills while exploring a variety of career paths through Parker Dewey micro-internships.

Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable students to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role.

Unlike traditional internships, micro-internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off.