Career Services
Mike Jacobs, Career & Activities Coordinator
The NSCC Career Services Office is here to help you explore your personal, academic and professional interests throughout your academic career at Northwest State and beyond.
Centered on supporting students and alumni, the career services office delivers information on effective resume writing, interview skills, and job search techniques through classroom presentations, workshops and on-campus events.
Career Exploration
Focus2 is a dynamic tool that can be used throughout all stages of your education and career planning process.
Students can benefit from the self-assessment tool, which allows them to explore majors that match their interests and support their career goals. Alumni can utilize Focus2 to make career plans, learn about career growth options, plan for advanced education and more. Get started by creating an account. Use college access code “NSCC.”
O*NET
Find, search, or browse across 900+ occupations based on your goals and needs using O*Net OnLine. Then use comprehensive reports to learn about requirements, characteristics, and available opportunities for your selected occupation.

What Can I Do With This Major?
What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of each profile for links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.

Campus Employment
On-campus employment is a great way to build your resume, gain experience and connect with the campus community. To work on campus, students must meet the following requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- At least six credits registered in fall/spring or three credits in summer
- Good academic standing
- Pass BCI background check (completed at NSCC)
Student Employment Opportunities Available:
Admissions
Office help, mailing and filing
Bookstore
Stocking, organizing, and book/supply management & tracking
Campus police
Welcome desk coverage and communication assistance
Custom Training Solutions
Office help and research
Facilities
Cleaning, event set up and event tear down
Food Service
Food prep, customer service, catering and cleaning
NSCC Foundation
Office help (Excel & Word experience preferred)
Grants Office
Research, document best practices and data entry
IT
General IT help (training provided)
Library
Assist staff and students with library services (quiet environment)
Nursing Office
Office help and filing (not available for nursing students)
Nursing Lab
Assist with tests and office help (not available for nursing students)
Registrar
Detailed-oriented office help
Success Center
Testing and tutoring assistance and managing files (strong communication skills required)
Tutoring
For specific content areas (additional academic qualifications required)
Numerous departments around campus typically have open positions. To see if you qualify for campus employment and to get matched with appropriate open positions, please complete this interest form.
Career Development Workshops
These workshops are held throughout the academic year and focus on resume writing, interview skills, professional dress, soft skills, job fair preparation and more! Check out the calendar page for more information.
Job Seekers
Looking for your next career or job opportunity? Check out the links below for up to date local and regional job postings in your area and beyond.

Employers
There are several ways employers can partner with Northwest State Community College. Please connect with our office to learn more about ways we can connect you with students and graduates who can be a part of your company’s success.