Center For Career Development
Northampton Community College

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NCC Helps You Find Your Career

The Center for Career Development supports you at every stage of your career journey, from exploring majors and career paths to internship and job searching, as you transition from college to your next career step. Whether you are just beginning to think about your future or preparing to graduate, we are here to guide and support you along the way.

 

We offer personalized, one-on-one career coaching for students and alumni, providing individualized support with career exploration, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, networking strategies, continuing education planning, job search techniques, and more!

 

Our team also delivers interactive workshops, hosts employer information sessions, and presents in classrooms to ensure students gain career readiness skills early and often. Throughout the year, we coordinate career fairs, networking events, and employer engagement opportunities that connect you directly with recruiters and industry professionals.

 


 

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment contact Career Development at 610.861.5344 or careers@northampton.edu.


Leverage Our Tools to Land the Job

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Career Exploration

Chart your potential career paths with the help of a career specialist. Alongside these experts in launching and sustaining successful careers, you learn more about job opportunities related to your interest areas and determine your next steps—both as a student at NCC and after graduation.

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Interview Prep

As you approach graduation, remember that landing an interview is a significant accomplishment in the professional sphere! At NCC’s career center, you can meet with a career specialist to prepare for common interview questions, plan out your approach to the interview process, and sharpen your skills with a practice interview.

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Resume and Cover Letter Help

In most cases, your résumé and cover letter are your potential employer’s first look at who you are and what you can bring to their business. The specialists at Northampton’s Center for Career Development can help you polish these essential documents. Make an appointment and bring your résumé and cover letter to the office for some expert guidance!

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Upcoming Events

2/24: Professional Dress Do's and Don'ts, CC220, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
3/4: Career Sampler Series, CC114, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

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By The Numbers

4,000+

Student appointments and engagement

94%

of students and grads are either employed or furthering their education

700+

Students attended job fairs

Gain Valuable Real-World Experience

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Internships

Internship experiences are valuable in helping you determine the direction of your career, build out your resume, demonstrate your capabilities to potential employers, and network within your industry. Plus, more than 50% of our graduates obtain full-time positions directly through internships or internship contacts.

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Job Shadow - Students

Live a “day in the life” of a worker in your desired career path—or simply a job that makes you curious to learn more—through the career center’s Job Shadow Program. Get to know the working environment and tasks of the job and start establishing a professional network with people following the same path.

Job Shadow as a Student

Find Us

We can be found on a variety of social media platforms. Use the links here to connect with us.

Locations and Hours

Bethlehem Campus
College Center 250
Monday through Friday: 8am - 5pm
610.861.5344
careers@northampton.edu
In person and virtual appointments available

Fowler Southside Center
careers@northampton.edu
610.861.5344
In person and virtual appointments available

Pocono Campus
careers@northampton.edu
570.369.1871 or 610.861.5344
In person and virtual appointments available

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Next Steps

With 120+ high-quality programs at a highly affordable cost, you can build specialized skills to advance in your career path — fast. And with flexible class formats and convenient locations, it's never been easier to join us.