Career Center
The Career Center gives students the opportunity to research careers and find out which one would be best for them. We offer several computer programs, websites, and books that offer students a variety of resources. We also have a Career Counselor available to meet with currently enrolled students and answer any questions you may have pertaining to your major and/or career interest. Merced College alumni can also receive Career services for up to two years after graduation.
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Career Counseling
Discover your career path with the guidance of a Career Center Counselor. Our counselors can assist you in exploring your career options, preparing for interviews, and connecting you to internship and job opportunities to kickstart your professional journey.
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Job Developer Guidance
Meet with your Job Developer to discuss job search habits that will help you land a job, review different resume formats, and learn what it takes to succeed in any interview. Your Job Developer will provide the stepping stones needed to get started.
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Job Opportunities
We offer assistance with part-time, full-time, or temporary employment referral services for students of Merced College. Whether it is an on-campus job or one of our community partners.
Resources
The Career Center offers a variety of resources that students can take advantage of free of charge.
Career Assessments
Assess your individual skills and talents in one of our free career assessments.
Office Hours & Location
Merced Campus
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Career and Transfer Center
Frequently Asked Questions
The Career Center gives students the opportunity to research careers and find out which ones would be best suited for them. We have many computer programs, websites and books that offer students a wealth of knowledge. We also have information about majors. It is important for students to understand that they are able to choose a single career through many different majors.
Our center offers many different resources in a variety of formats. We have a software program called Eureka that allows students to find their interests, connect them to a career and then match to a college and major that is right for them.
There are two types of Career Interest Tests, the Myers Briggs (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory. These assessments are free for students that attend Merced College. Students can access the Career inventories from their own computers or use them in the Career Center. To obtain additional information about Career Interest Test/Inventories, stop by the Career Center and speak with Career Center staff and/or Career Counselor.
Our services are available to any current Merced College student. Our services are also extended to former students for up to 2 years after they have left Merced College.
If you still have questions or are seeking additional information, please feel free to stop by Career Center or call for more information: (209) 384-6323 or (209) 384-6053.
Contact
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Erika L Contreras
Career Center Job DeveloperCareer & Transfer CenterMailstop 19 -
Jesse Foster
Career Center Job DeveloperCareer & Transfer CenterMailstop 19 -
Steve T Clark
CounselorGuidance