Center for Career Development

As an employer, we invite you to invest in the next generation of workers and leaders through our Job Shadow Program. Job shadows typically include a tour of the workplace, a discussion about job responsibilities, and the opportunity for students to watch and experience a typical day on the job. We do not expect, or indeed want, you to cease your daily activities to host the students! These placements also showcase your company to eager potential employees and can increase your standing in the community.

Learn more about hosting an NCC student.

At Northampton’s Center for Career Development, we believe the cost of professional attire should not be a barrier to professionalism. Our First Impressions Boutique gives you access to free new and gently used professional clothing in College Center 101 (Bethlehem campus) or Kapp Hall (Pocono campus).

If you need professional attire, schedule an appointment by email or phone at 610.861.5481.

We gladly accept donations of new and gently used business clothing, including:

• Coordinated skirt and pant suits less than three years old
• Blouses, dress shirts, and shells
• Interview and work-appropriate separates, such as blazers, jackets, shirts, pants, and skirts
• Unopened hosiery
• Jewelry, scarves, ties, and other accessories
• Briefcases and professional-looking handbags

Long after you graduate from NCC, you still have access to Northampton’s career development resources—along with a network of more than 60,000 fellow alumni! Refine your career goals, sharpen your resume, and seize new job opportunities using our tools for:

• Networking
• Career Exploration
• Programs and Events
• Job Listings
• Resume and Cover Letter Critique
• FOCUS 2 (online career self-assessment system)

If you need to be off campus during a class session—or you simply want to equip your students for long-term success—our staff can facilitate presentations on topics like:

• Overview of Career Development Services and Resources
• Developing Attention-Getting Resumes/Cover Letters
• Successful Interview Skills
• Using Social Media in the Job Search

We're here for you too!

Even if you aren't an NCC student or alum, you can still benefit from the expertise and guidance of our professional career counseling staff. We offer the following services to the public at affordable prices:

• Career testing and counseling
• Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI)
• Job search strategies
• Resume consultation
• Workshops on career development topics

For more information, contact us at 610.861.5344.

Ready to hire?

NCC's Center for Career Development can help connect you with qualified prospective employees and build a recruitment pipeline of talented students. Our services for employers include:

• Free job postings via Handshake for internships and full and part-time employment.
• Job Fairs including fall and spring job fairs at both the Monroe Campus and Bethlehem Campus.
• Information Tables/Sessions - Schedule an information table to distribute company information and meet casually with students. Or consider scheduling an information session to promote your employment openings and increase the visibility of your company.
• Individual Interviews - Supply us with a job description and required qualifications, and we will collect resumes from qualified students and alumni. We can also schedule individual interviews for you on campus.
• On Campus Recruiting - Contact us to schedule an on-campus recruitment visit.
• Career Development Events- Engage with students at one of our many events including career panels, mock interviews, and networking events.

Employer Resources

• Best Practices for Online Job Postings
• National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles of Professional Practice
• Join Handshake

On Campus Recruiting Policy

Failure to follow the below guidelines may result in NCC recruitment privileges being revoked:

• All on-campus employment recruiting tables must be coordinated through the Career Services office.
• Employers are asked to remain at the recruiting table and not to aggressively approach students. A maximum of two representatives at the recruiting table.
• Scheduling table space must be completed at least two (2) weeks in advance.
• We do not allow organizations that promote positions with commission-only compensation.
• Companies that promote fee-based opportunities or those that require initial investments to be paid by student to gain employment is prohibited.
• No third-party recruiting agencies that do not disclose the hiring entities that they represent.
• Multi-level marketing opportunities are not to be promoted on campus.
• Selling any type of product, merchandise or services is prohibited.

• Job posting is without verifiable email addresses. This includes organization emails that do not correspond with their website or from generic email services, such as gmail, yahoo, etc.
• Employer does not have a working website.
• The opportunity involves unauthorized solicitation, posting of materials, or sale of products and services.
• The job requires payment or an investment fee.