Career Services empowers the Parkland community to identify, explore, and develop interests and strengths, guiding individuals towards meaningful pathways for lifelong success.
Career Services Is For Everyone
Career Services is here to assist Parkland students, alumni, and community members. We are here for you at many steps in your career journey: deciding on an academic major or career, learning to search for jobs and apply, and long term planning support to gain professional skills and map your career path.
Please read through our webpages to access many free, online resources. We currently offer the following services:
- Career Journal: A place where we post weekly tips and information about all things career-related.
- Find Your Path: Career Exploration: Free, online, easy to use career and interest assessments that help you explore how your interests and skills connect to ideal careers for you,
- Career Readiness: Learn about the top skills that employers are looking for and the ways that you can build these competencies.
- Internship Support: Are you interested in using an internship to learn skills and gain experience in your chosen field? Use the information here to get started and connect with opportunities.
- Job Postings: Check out our online job board to learn about open positions from local employers.
- Remote Career Support: We have all kinds of resources that you can access with a click of a button - everything from search for jobs, perfecting your application, acing your interview, and more!
- For Employers: Learn how local employers can connect with Parkland Career Services.
Career Services provides several resources in Spanish, such as the Job Hunting Handbook and the Wingspans career platform, which includes a career assessment, exploration tools, and a resume builder. However, Career Services does not offer advising in multiple languages.
Appointment Scheduling
In addition to our many online resources, Career Services offers 1-1 appointments for students and community members. These appointments are 45 minutes long and may be scheduled for in-person in room U267 or online via Microsoft Teams. Click the appropriate link below to schedule a career advising appointment:
- Career Assessment and Exploration: After taking one of our free career assessments, discuss your results and explore your career options.
- Resume/Cover Letter Review: Bring a draft of your resume and cover letter for help revising and refining it.
- How to Use LinkedIn: Create your LinkedIn profile and bring your personal device (computer, tablet, or phone) to get expert help in optimizing your profile.
- Mock Interview: Whether you have a specific job in mind or not, use this appointment as a rehearsal for a job or internship interview.
- Internship Support: Staff can help you understand the role of internships in your career development and assist you in searching and applying for opportunities.
- Job Search: Assistance planning a job search or answering general job-related questions.
You can also view all of our appointment types on our Bookings page: www.parkland.edu/careerappt
Career Services Calendar of Events
Fall 2025 Part Time Jobs and Student Employment Fair
August 27: 11 am – 1 pm in the Student Union
Career Services Fall 2025 Workshops
September 24: Who Am I & What Can I Do | 12–1 pm | U140
October 8: From Classroom to Career: Gaining Experience While in College | 12–1 pm | U140
November 12: Personal Branding: Own Your Story | 12–1 pm | U140
December 3: Career Service Open House - Vision and Direction: Setting Career and Academic Goals | 12–1 pm | Outside Career Services Office (U267)