Career Center
Launch Your Career with Confidence
Whether you're planning your future career or looking for a part-time job on campus, the Career Center is here to support you every step of the way. Access personalized guidance, resume and cover letter tools, career workshops, and job search resources, all designed to help you succeed in today’s competitive job market. Explore our tools and services, or log into Handshake to find your next opportunity! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
To schedule a Career Center appointment, use Handshake or email @email.
Mission
The Career Center empowers students and alumni to achieve their career goals through personalized guidance, meaningful resources, and opportunities that connect education to employment.
Contact Us
Hours
- Mon - Fri: 8am - 4:30pm
Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome.
Access the virtual lobby at the link below.
Dial in with your phone: 1-253-215-8782
Enter Meeting ID: 985 042 2286
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Career Ready Starts Here
Join us for a variety of skill-building, career development workshops offered throughout the year!
Please register for the sessions you would like to attend and to receive a calendar invite reminder email!
Register Here!
Register Here!
Want more? Check out virtual Handshake Events!
Student Employment
Use our student employment platform, Handshake, to find and apply for on-campus jobs. Learn how to get started and connect with opportunities at OC.
Off-Campus Employment
Local and global organizations are posting job, internship, and volunteer opportunities on our employment platform, Handshake.
Employer Services
Post your job and internship opportunities to connect with Olympic College students and alumni! Learn about our Job Fair and on campus recruiting.
Career Clothing Closet
Career Clothing Closet
Virtual Career Clothing Closet for OC Students
The Career Center is committed to supporting students on their path to academic, personal, and career success. Our Virtual Career Clothing Closet connects students with clean, gently used clothing, including professional attire, uniforms, and safety gear, for interviews, work, or training programs.
Need clothing? Let us know how we can help.
Have items to donate? Let us know the professional or industry-specific clothing you have to support OC students.
Donating to the Virtual Career Clothing Closet
Due to limited storage space, we are not accepting in-office donations at this time. For questions, assistance, or to request or offer items, please email @email or complete the Career Clothing Closet Request/Donation Form below. Visit the Resource Center for additional local resources.
Connect with a Career Coach
Connect with a Career Coach
Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment through Handshake. Our Career Coach can also review resumes and cover letters electronically here.
Be sure to explore our Career Resources webpage for helpful tools and guides on writing effective resumes, cover letters, and more!
The Career Coach will be visiting the Shelton and Poulsbo campuses on scheduled days! Don’t miss out on this chance to get personalized career guidance right on your campus!
Request Appointment in person Shelton request Appointment in person Poulsbo
Internships & Community Volunteer Service
Internships & Community Volunteer Service
Did you know you can earn college credit for internships and volunteer work in professional-technical fields?
Cooperative Work Experience is a work-integrated learning program that use a community site or workplace as a vehicle for learning and applying knowledge and skills required in a planned course of study.
Make a difference, gain valuable experience, and earn college credit along the way! Visit the Internships & Community Volunteer Service webpage to learn more.
Explore Internships
Gain experience, build skills, and make connections. Explore internships across industries, from business to healthcare to tech. Your career journey starts here!
Keyboarding Proficiency Tests
Current students and community members can schedule an in-person or online Keyboarding Proficiency Test.
- Free for current Olympic College Students
- $10 for non-OC students (payment required in advance at the Cashier's Office)
Visit the Keyboarding Proficiency Test webpage to learn more.
Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy is a set of free, self-guided online assessments that show your ability to perform basic computer tasks.
- No cost and free to all, reach out to @email to request access.
Visit the Northstar Digital Literacy webpage to learn more.
Career Center Staff
Our friendly team of experts are ready to assist students and employers!