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Welcome to the WorkPlan

Your WorkPlan is designed as a guide to entering the workforce by:two dental students with patient in chair

  • Making a successful transition from Century College
  • Building effective resumes and cover letters
  • Improving your interviewing skills
  • Gaining valuable job seeking skills
  • Developing your own network
  • Creating an online portfolio
  • Considering options for part-time employment, internships and service learning/volunteering

The first step in any plan is to assess where you are at and where you want to go. Please take some time to answer the following questions which will assist you in this process. Feel free to re-visit questions at any time and to use the quick links as a reference guide when you need it.

To Navigate through your WorkPlan please take some time to answer the following questions.

  1. Do you currently have a resume?
  2. Are you looking for a part-time job?
  3. Are you ready to start your professional job search?
  4. Do you need practice with interviewing?
  5. Not sure about what career is right for you?

Quicklinks:

  • Career Services - this site offers information on resources available through Career Services including assistance with resumes and cover letters, job search strategies, interviewing tips, employment listings, workshop offerings, handouts and web links.
  • Online Job Postings - all students have access to online job postings by local employers, as well as the ability to upload your resume to send to employers. There is also a link to a national job database.
  • Workshop Schedule (this will open a new window) - check here for a complete list of workshops being offered on campus through Career Services.
  • Career Counseling - not sure what career is right for you? Career Counseling can help! Start with their comprehensive online guide (see CareerPlan) or make an appointment to meet one-on-one with a counselor.
  • ISEEK - Minnesota's Internet System for Education and Employment. Detailed occupational summaries include: overview of job/career, work activities, working conditions, physical demands, skills and abilities, knowledge requirements, interests, preparation needed, areas of study, hiring practices and licensing requirements in the state of Minnesota.