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
• 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. Document in RiverLife

Services for Students and Alumni

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

What Can I Do With This Major?

What Can I Do With This Major? is a website featuring 106 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities.

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 Indian River State College 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.

Career Closet

The Career Closet alleviates the financial strain of purchasing professional clothing for career fairs, interviews, and the workplace. Students who come to the Closet can obtain free professional attire to help them look and feel their best. Current students utilizing the Career Closet are required to show their current student ID.
Donations of clean professional clothing from community members are accepted and greatly appreciated. If you are interested in donating, our areas of greatest need are the following: Suits, blazers, dress pants, professional skirts, dresses, heels, dress shoes, flats, belts, ties, blouses, cardigans, and button-down shirts. Your support can make a significant impact on a young professional’s future!

Career Closet Locations:

• Massey Campus in Fort Pierce location is in Room E-227 and is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 772-462-7470. 
• Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie is located in Room J-111. For more information and hours, contact the front desk at 772-336-6221 or 772-336-6213.
• Mueller campus in Vero Beach is located in the Schumann Center, Building D, during regular business hours.  For more information, call 772-226-2500.

Employers

The Indian River State College Office of Career Services invites area employers to list available positions with our College Central job bank, provide meaningful experiences for student interns, and participate in job fairs and other networking events.

For more information, email  careerservices@irsc.edu or call 772-462-7470.