Career development and decision-making are a lifelong process. HACC provides vital resources wherever you find yourself along that path, from exploring majors and searching for jobs to professional development and career advancement. Below are resources that aid in your career and major exploration, support your professional development, and help you with the job search.
HACC’s career services team is here to help you explore, discover and connect. We will assist and support you regardless of where you are in this process. Please reach out today to schedule your career appointment.
Finding the right career begins with understanding your interests, strengths, and personality traits. Explore how these factors influence your choice of major and career path. Use the resources below to gain deeper insights about your educational journey at HACC.
Your time at HACC should focus on you. Learn more about what you can do with a major and discover about various careers in the "world of work". Knowing what majors are available at HACC and what careers they may lead to can help you in this vital decision process.
HACC has partnerships and connections with dozens of local and national employers to offer internship and job recruitment opportunities to our students.
Tips for Success: Career Exploration, Resume, Interview, & Job Search Resources
Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Whether you're exploring career options, creating a resume, searching for a job, preparing for an interview or building your professional presence, our Tips for Success resources are here to help.
Browse practical tips, tools, and guidance to help you:
• Identify your major and career paths
• Create strong resumes, cover letters, and professional portfolios
• Use AI tools thoughtfully and effectively throughout your career and job search
• Prepare for interviews and confidently communicate your skills and experience
• Search for jobs and internships and develop effective job-search strategies
• Build your professional network and make meaningful connections
• Identify and prepare professional references
• Request strong letters of recommendation
• Follow up with employers and make a positive professional impression
No matter where you are in the process, you'll find resources to help you move forward. Explore the bulletin board here: Tips for Success: Career Exploration, Resume, Interview & Job Search Resources to find the information you need, and take your next step toward career success!
HACC’s Career Services is here to support you in your career path! Please reach out and arrange an appointment with a career services advisor in Navigate or via email at careerservices@hacc.edu.
A parallel pathway is a second program of study that HACC students identify at the beginning of their educational journey. These give students more options in situations if they want or need to change their major.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, about 28% of associate degree-seeking students will change their major in the course of their educational career. Life changes, new discoveries, shifts in interests or selective criteria like minimum grade point average (GPA) or pre-entry exams are just a few of the reasons a student might change their major. With parallel pathways, you’ll be prepared to switch majors without losing credit, or adding time and money to your educational career.
Your parallel pathway options depend on your interests, values, strengths and other factors. Students interested in healthcare careers might identify a parallel pathway as a medical assistant, medical coding specialist, or physician office assistant. Students who want to work with children may pursue parallel pathways in early care and education or early childhood-elementary education. And those who want to earn a degree with a variety of transferable skills can establish parallel pathways in social sciences or liberal arts.
HACC’s Career Services is here to support you throughout your education at HACC and beyond. Please schedule an appointment with a career services advisor in Navigate or via email at careerservices@hacc.edu.