Career Services
Prepare for what's next
Whether you’re exploring majors, building your résumé, practicing interviews, or planning a job search, Career Services can support you. We serve all current students and BC3 alumni.
Get Career-Ready
We can help you:
- Discover majors and career options that fit your strengths
- Create or refine résumés, cover letters, and portfolios
- Practice for interviews with mock sessions
- Build your LinkedIn profile and professional network
- Find part-time jobs, work-study roles, internships, and full-time opportunities
Career Tools & Exploration
Focus® 2: Explore majors & careers
Choosing a major can be tricky and it all begins with a first step. With Focus 2®, you can match your personal characteristics with potential career options.
Complete five assessments on the Focus 2® website and receieve a list of relevant occupations and majors. Dig into the details, consider the possibilities, and save your favorites!
First-Time Users
Create an account with the access code Pioneer.
College Central® Network (CCN)
Find jobs/internships, work-study openings, create résumés/portfolios, and access career resources. All BC3 students are pre-registered before thier first semester.
Activate your account
- Go to the BC3 Career Center on CCN via the link below.
- Click Activate Your Account under the Sign In button.
- Select I am a Student from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your 7-digit BC3 ID (no “b”) and myBC3 email and set a password.
- Active your account and finish your profile.
One-on-One Career Appointments
Book a personalized session focused on your goals.
- For Focus® 2 and career & major exploration, book an appointment with Amy Gallagher.
- For resume review, cover letter review and job search help, email Morgan Rizzardi.
| Appointment Type | What You'll Get |
|---|---|
| Career & Major Exploration | Match your interests to careers with Focus® 2 and advisor support. |
| Résumé & Cover Letter Review | Start from scratch or fine-tune your documents. |
| Interview Coaching | Practice common questions, get feedback, and build confidence. |
| Portfolio Help | Plan, build, and review print or digital portfolios. |
| Job & Internship Search | Learn search strategies, application tips, and timelines. |
| LinkedIn & Networking | Optimize your profile and grow connections. |
Note: Bring a draft cover letter or résumé for the best results. If you need an accessible format or accommodation for an appointment, workshop, or document, contact Career Services at 724-287-8711, ext. 8606.
Career Preparation Resources
Research majors & careers
- BC3 Programs – Explore career and transfer pathways across BC3.
- PA WorkStats – Trends, salaries, and job projections in Pennsylvania.
- O*NET – Tasks, knowledge, and skills for specific occupations.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – Education, outlook, and work environment.
- Glassdoor – Company reviews, salaries, and interview tips.
Your résumé’s job is to get you an interview—quickly show you can do the job.
Explain your interest, highlight fit, and introduce your résumé.
Interviewing is a skill—practice to improve.
Schedule a mock interview with Career Services.
Build relationships that lead to opportunities—start with Career Fairs, Alumni events, LinkedIn, job shadowing, and informational interviews.
Schedule an appointment to get LinkedIn help.
Meet the Career Services Team
We are here to support you on your career path!
| Amy Gallagher Academic Advising Coordinator |
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Morgan Rizzardi |
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