Welcome to CT State's Career Services Department. We're here to help you explore career options and prepare you to achieve your career aspirations!
Mission Statement
CT State Career Services provides comprehensive programs, activities and services that assist you (students and alumni) in exploring career options, identifying opportunities and preparing to achieve your career aspirations. We also help you in building your personal brand and understanding how your skills and competencies can best fit in the world of work. The career services staff are committed to taking a collaborative approach when working with internal and external stakeholders/parties to ensure that you are connected to resources and experiences and receive the best support possible in pursuit of your educational and career goals.
Key Services Offered
- Individual Career Counseling
- Resume and Cover Letter Reviews
- Career Assessments (Focus 2)
- Interviewing Skills
- Support Building Your LinkedIn Profile
- Job Search Skills and Techniques
- Career-Related Events and Workshops
- Career Exploration Guidance
- Job Postings (On & Off Campus)
- Recruitment Events & Information Sessions
Upcoming Events
Web Based Resources
- Focus 2* Career and Education Planning
- O*NET Occupational Information Network
- bls.gov/ooh Occupational Outlook Handbook
- jobs.ct.gov Explore Connecticut's job portal for employment opportunities, valuable guidance on effective job search tools, insightful job search tips, and personalized assistance.
- Job Boards
- Career Central Network/CCN 11 out of 12 campuses provide access to this resource
- Symplicity Used at the Norwalk campus
- CampusCT CampusCT is a statewide initiative that connects Connecticut college students to career and lifestyle opportunities within our state.
Career Readiness: What Employers Look For
- NACE Competencies and Behavioral Examples of These Competencies in Action: What is Career Readiness?
Find a Career Services Office
*Focus2 Privacy Statement
CT State has provided you with access to Focus2. Your full name and e-mail address were shared with Focus2 in order to establish single sign-on access for your convenience; however, further engagement with Focus2 is voluntary. Please review the Focus2 Privacy Policy before using Focus2 services. See CT State’s Website Privacy Notice.
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