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Career Services at
The College of Westchester

Your Career Starts Here

Your education is an investment in your future.
We’re here to help you turn it into a career.

Your Career Starts Here

Your education is an investment in your future.
We’re here to help you turn it into a career.

At The College of Westchester, career preparation starts while you’re a student not when you’re about to graduate. Whether you’re creating your first professional resume or updating an existing one to reflect new skills and experience, searching for internships and job opportunities, preparing for interviews or connecting with employers, CW Career Services is here to help you every step of the way.

You’ll have access to career professionals who get to know you, understand your goals and provide personal guidance as you prepare to take what you’ve learned at CW into the workplace.

Your degree prepares you. Career Services helps you put it to work.

Career Support That’s Personal

Finding a job can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? Is your resume strong enough? How do you find the right opportunities? What should you say in an interview?

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

CW Career Services provides one-on-one assistance throughout your career journey. We take the time to understand your goals and help you connect your education, skills and interests to the opportunities ahead. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to apply for positions, our team can help you create a plan and move forward with confidence.

We Can Help You:

  • Create and strengthen your resume and cover letters
  • Build a professional LinkedIn profile
  • Search for jobs and internships
  • Prepare for interviews and practice your responses
  • Develop your networking skills and professional presence
  • Identify opportunities that match your education, experience and interests
  • Connect with employers
  • Navigate the application and hiring process
  • Plan your next career move
  • Create and strengthen your resume and cover letters
  • Build a professional LinkedIn profile
  • Search for jobs and internships
  • Prepare for interviews and practice your responses
  • Develop your networking skills and professional presence
  • Identify opportunities that match your education, experience and interests
  • Connect with employers
  • Navigate the application and hiring process
  • Plan your next career move

And behind all these resources are real people who are here to help you.

And behind all these resources are real people who are here to help you.

From the Classroom to the Workplace

Resume Building Interview Prep and LinkedIn
Your CW education is designed to help you build knowledge and career-focused skills you can bring to the workplace. Career Services helps you make the connection between what you are learning, what you have to offer an employer and where you want to go next.

Build a Resume That Gets You Noticed

A strong resume can open the door to an interview. We’ll work with you to create a professional resume that showcases your education, skills, experience and individual strengths.

Need help with LinkedIn? We can help you build a professional profile that supports your resume, networking and job search.

Find Jobs and Internships

Searching for the right opportunity is easier when you have people and resources working with you.

Employers share career opportunities with CW Career Services, including positions related to the career-focused programs offered at the College. Our team can help you identify opportunities that fit your goals, strengthen your application materials and prepare to put your best foot forward.

Prepare to Ace the Interview

An interview is your opportunity to show an employer what you can bring to the organization. Career Services can help you prepare, practice and become more comfortable talking about your experience, education and strengths.

From common interview questions to professional presentation and follow-up, we’ll help you know what to expect and how to prepare.

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Connect with Employers

Career Fairs & On-Campus Recruiting
CW brings employers and students together through career fairs and recruiting opportunities. Meet representatives from area organizations, learn about available positions, make professional connections and gain experience speaking directly with employers. Some events offer on-the-spot interviewing with employers right on campus. These opportunities can help you learn what employers are looking for while building the confidence and connections that can support your job search.

Want to Work on Career Prep on Your Own?

Prefer to take the lead on your career preparation? You can! CW gives you access to tools and resources that make it easy to work on your resume, prepare for interviews, search for opportunities and get career-ready at your own pace. And remember, even when you’re working independently, CW Career Services is always here when you need a little extra help or guidance.

Career Resources at Your Fingertips
CW Central (App)

Stay connected to Career Services through CW Central app. Access Career Services information, connect with the team, view job opportunities and find career advice and resources all from the CW Central app.

CW students have access to SkillsFirst, an online career preparation platform with resources right at your fingertips whenever you’re ready to use them:

  • Create professional, keyword-optimized resumes and cover letters
  • Tailor your resume to specific job descriptions
  • Develop and practice your elevator pitch
  • Prepare for interviews
  • Build confidence through interview practice tools and career preparation resources

Technology gives you additional tools. Your CW Career Services team gives you the personal support to put them to work.

Career Preparation Is Part of the CW Experience

You’ll learn from faculty with professional experience, develop career-focused skills in your program and have Career Services available to help you prepare for what comes next. At CW, career preparation is not something you have to navigate alone. Because ultimately, college isn’t only about earning a degree. It’s about where that degree can take you.

Ready to Start Building Your Future?

Whether you are exploring career possibilities, looking for an internship, preparing for an interview or getting ready to apply for your next job, CW Career Services is ready to help.

Let’s get started!

Is a Rewarding Career in Business, IT or Health Professions Right For You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in learning more about careers in Business, IT or Health Professions and exploring if The College of Westchester is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call 914-831-0200.

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