Career Research Assistance

Career research assistance is provided on walk-in or appointment basis. The career center staff will assist you in your search for a career path, academic major or employment.

Career & Re-Entry Counseling Appointments

Looking for assistance choosing a major? Developing a career path? Need help with a resume or cover letter? Make a 30-minute appointment with a counselor! The Career Center makes appointments every Wednesday for the following Monday – Friday.

You can sign up for an appointmentby email, phone, or in-person:

The Career Resource Library offers an extensive collection of occupational, labor market, and job search information to help you with your career research.

RSVP for any event via email, phone, or in-person:

• EMAIL: ivccareercenter@ivc.edu​
• PHONE: 949-451-5431
• IN-PERSON: SSC 230

Overview of Program

This application is to express interest in an unpaid internship* within the School of Guidance and Counseling at Irvine Valley College. This one or two semesters long program is for any student enrolled in a counseling, psychology, or related graduate program who may be interested in the college counseling field. Our internship will allow prospective interns an opportunity to explore careers and specialties areas in Higher Education.

The IVC Career Center is the gateway to your career planning process. Our goal is to help you understand where you are in the career development process so that we can assist you with services and resources that will benefit you.

The following stages represent a model of the career development process in which our counselors work. Understanding that this process is an ongoing and lifelong is stressed and that a person may weave in and out of these stages at various points in their life.

Finally, a convenient website that helps you connect majors with careers. For each major that interests you, choose "Information" to find an outline of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. Choose "Links" to find a list of websites that provide information about listed majors and related careers.

Handshake is Irvine Valley College's Job Posting Site. This site is where full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities will be posted by local employers. Students and Alumni can post résumés, create online portfolios, and look for jobs. If you have questions about the College Central Network, please email or call the Career Center at (949) 451-5431.

Department Offices: 949-451-5431

Student Services Center, 2nd Floor, Room SSC 230
Email: ivccareercenter@ivc.edu

RSVP for any workshop via email, phone, or in-person:

• EMAIL: ivccareercenter@ivc.edu​
• PHONE: 949-451-5431
• IN-PERSON: SSC 230