Our mission is to assist students in setting a course to professional success. We offer a number of career resources to help you find a career in this changing and growing job market. Let’s get you on the path to the career you always wanted.
Find a Career path that is right for you with Focus 2. A career planning process and assessment identifier that matches user’s personal attributes and how to be career ready! Begin developing your personalized career and education plans. To get started, login through Ocean Connect, Focus 2 can be found there.
Find out more at Career Services here on Ocean County College Campus!
For more information contact:
Career Services Dept. Bldg. #1, Room 020 (Ground Floor)
732-255-0400 Ext. 2349
Dr. Gay Huggins-Dickey
Director of Career Services
Administration Bldg. (Ground Floor) Room 024
732-255-0400 Ext. 2092
Maria Galindo
Administrative Assistant
Administration Bldg. (Ground Floor) Room 020
732-255-0400 Ext. 2349
Please email us at:
Email: careerservices@ocean.edu
Discover careers based on your Personality, Interest, Skills, and Values. Get started with Focus2. This tool helps students make well-informed decisions about their education and careers, tailored to fit you as an individual.
Also check out:
What can I do with this major? Explore majors and career options that interest you.
Meet with our staff at Career Services to draft, revise, and polish your professional documents. Please refer to the Quick Guides below to get started!
Internship Information – Start here to learn more about OCC’s Internship program and policies.
Internship Process – All students must follow the steps in the Internship Agreement form.
Handshake – OCC’s employment database for students and alumni
Learn how to effectively and efficiently search for jobs and internships, develop your interview skills, craft an elevator pitch, and master the art of networking.
Contact Career Services to request a presentation.
Join the Career Services group on the Ocean County College app to stay up to date with local job and internship postings, services, and events.
https://ocean.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments
To schedule an appointment, Select Career Center – Appointments – Schedule New Appointment, or contact Career Services Dept. Bldg. #1, Room 101
732-255-0400 Ext. 2349
Handshake – Create an employer account and connect with students and alumni!
Internships – We offer students college credit for internships
Network and recruit OCC students for your current job openings. Please email Career Services at careerservices@ocean.edu to request a date. We host employers Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Larson Student Center (Bldg. 8)
| April | |||
| Tue | 1 | Step Up Family Services | Business |
| Wed | 2 | UPS | Business |
| Tue | 8 | 21 PLUS | Healthcare |
| Wed | 9 | Chick-Fil-A | Hospitality |
| Tue | 22 | Ocean County Parks Department | Recreational |
| Tue | 29 | Lakewood Police Department | Criminal Justice |
| Wed | 30 | New Jersey State Police | Criminal Justice |
| May | |||
| Tue | 6 | Friendly Connections | Business |
| Wed | 7 | Digital Diagnostics | Healthcare |
| Tue | 13 | Bright Star Care | Healthcare |
Email all up-to-date hiring flyers to careerservices@ocean.edu. We will post them on the OCC app and distribute them to respective students.
Are you interested in speaking to a classroom or student organization? Please email: careerservices@ocean.edu and let us know!
Stay tuned for our next Job Fair!
Feel free to email careerservices@ocean.edu with any questions.
OCC Career Services is dedicated to ensuring our students have the best information possible upon graduating from our school. Here you will find career fair information, career workshops, networking events, and more. Career services works with employers to provide tabling opportunities, outreach via flyers with hiring opportunities, classroom presentations, and connection to our student body for potential opportunities. Contact career services for more information!
OCC Career Services works to make sure our students and alumni have the best understanding of career paths and options upon entering the workforce. Our career advisors work to direct students towards a suitable career path while earning their degrees. After graduating from Ocean County College, students will understand potential career options and where to continue their professional development.
Career Advisors can help with:
Career Services 732-255-0400 x2349 careerservices@ocean.edu
FORMATTING & APPEARANCE
Margins: 0.6” – 1” consistent on all four sides
Font Type: Times New Roman, Cambria, Garamond or other “serif” font
Font Size: Name: Bolded and slightly larger (up to size 16pt. font); Body: 11 to 12pt. font
Length: 1 page for most undergraduate resumes (depending on experience)
Reverse Chronological Order: List your most recent experience first under Education and Experience headings
COMMON CATEGORIES
IDENTIFICATION
EDUCATION
Only include institutions that you have received a degree from
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Include jobs, internships, volunteer and field experiences relevant to your field of interest
WORK EXPERIENCE or OTHER EXPERIENCE
Include part-time or full-time jobs
SKILLS
This section can include skills that set you apart from other candidates
OPTIONAL HEADINGS
Related Coursework: related to your field of interest
Volunteer: campus clubs, walkathons, fundraisers, organized food or clothing drives, etc.
Professional Organizations: include organizations you belong to
Activities: campus clubs, community or campus sports and/or coaching
Honors and Awards: academic, community or athletic awards or honors
Leadership: leadership role in a club or organization; sports team captain or coach
Related Coursework: related to your field of interest
EDUCATION
Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ Expected May 2024
Associate in Science in Business Administration with Health Administration Concentration
RELATED COURSEWORK
Introduction to Health Administration – brief description of project or presentation
Business Law I – brief description of project or presentation
Introduction to Public Health – brief description of project or presentation
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Hackensack Meridian Health, Brick, NJ May 2018 – Present
Office Coordinator
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ January 2019 – Present
Peer Advisor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ May 2017 – August 2017
Summer Analyst
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Ocean County College, Student Government Association October 2018 – Present
Class Treasurer and Finance Committee Representative
SKILLS
Computer and/or Social Media Skills: Microsoft systems, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Certifications: CPR – certification good through May 2024
Heading – Use the same heading as your resume (contact information section)
Date
Name of Person & Title
Company/Organization
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Dr./Mr./Ms. :
Introduction: State the reason for writing. Name the specific position, or type of work for which you are applying. (Mention the resource used in finding out about the opening/company: news media, friend, faculty, if appropriate.)
Body: The body of the cover letter can be one or two paragraphs. One paragraph can be about the research you have done on the organization. In other words, explain why you are interested in working for that employer and what attracted you to this position.
The other paragraph can highlight your skills and abilities – what sets you apart from the other candidates and most importantly what your qualifications are (academic background, work experience, personal skills) that are related to the job you are seeking. Point out achievements that relate to the field and why you enjoy that work. Refer the reader to the enclosed resume and application.
Closing: Indicate your desire for an interview. Thank the employer for their time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Your Name