Career Services
Helping you prepare for what's next
Whether you’re exploring majors, building your résumé, practicing interviews, or planning a job search, Career Services at BC3 supports you—every step of the way. We serve all current students and alumni.
What we help you do
- Discover majors and career options that fit your strengths
- Create or refine résumés, cover letters, and portfolios
- Practice for interviews with mock sessions
- Build your LinkedIn profile and professional network
- Find part-time jobs, work-study roles, internships, and full-time opportunities
Get started
- Take the Focus2 Career Assessment (Access Code: pioneer)
One-on-One Career Appointments
Book a personalized session focused on your goals.
| Appointment Type | What You'll Get |
|---|---|
| Career & Major Exploration | Match your interests to careers with Focus 2 and advisor support. |
| Résumé & Cover Letter Review | Start from scratch or fine-tune your documents. |
| Interview Coaching | Practice common questions, get feedback, and build confidence. |
| Portfolio Help | Plan, build, and review print or digital portfolios. |
| Job & Internship Search | Learn search strategies, application tips, and timelines. |
| LinkedIn & Networking | Optimize your profile and grow connections. |
Tip: Bring a draft résumé or your Focus 2 results for the best results.
Career Tools & Exploration
Focus2: Explore majors & careers
Match your interests, values, and skills to potential careers and BC3 programs.
How to use Focus2
- Create an account (Access Code: pioneer).
- Complete the Work, Skills, and Values assessments (and others if you’d like).
- Review recommended occupations/majors and save favorites.
- Schedule a Career Appointment to discuss your results.
Research majors & careers
- BC3 Programs – Explore career and transfer pathways across BC3.
- PA WorkStats – Trends, salaries, and job projections in Pennsylvania.
- O*NET – Tasks, knowledge, and skills for specific occupations.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – Education, outlook, and work environment.
- Glassdoor – Company reviews, salaries, and interview tips.
Career Preparation Resources
Résumés
Your résumé’s job is to get you an interview—quickly show you can do the job.
Cover Letters
Explain your interest, highlight fit, and introduce your résumé.
Portfolios
Showcase accomplishments with concrete evidence of your work (print or digital).
Interviews
Interviewing is a skill—practice to improve.
Networking
Build relationships that lead to opportunities—start with Career Fairs, Alumni events, LinkedIn, job shadowing, and informational interviews.
College Central Network (CCN)
All BC3 students are pre-registered before the semester begins. Use CCN to find jobs/internships, work-study openings, create résumés/portfolios, and access career resources (including a podcast).
Activate your account
- Go to collegecentral.com/bc3 → select Students.
- Click Activate under the login box.
- Enter your 7-digit BC3 ID (no “b”) and myBC3 email, then set a password and finish your profile.
For CCN assistance, contact Career Services at 724.287.8711, Ext.8304.
For Employers
Partner with BC3 to post jobs and internships, host events, and build your talent pipeline.
- Connect with the Career Team about internships, job fairs, and classroom visits.
Meet the Career Services Team
We are here to support you on your career path.
| Amy Gallagher Academic Advising Coordinator |
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| Morgan Rizzardi Dean of Students |
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| Career Services (ACE) General assistance & CCN support |
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Accessibility & Support
Need an accessible format or accommodation for an appointment, workshop, or document? Contact Career Services and we’ll make it work.