Student Career and Employment Services
Our rigorous academic programs will prepare you to succeed—and our career planning and student employment services are here to help you explore different career options, hone your job search skills, and find internships and employment.
Career Planning
Montgomery College offers a range of services to students and alumni to support the career planning process. This includes access to career exploration information, opportunities for hands-on experience, and support for the job search process.
- Enroll in Career Development (STSU 120), a two-credit course designed to help you learn about yourself and engage in a comprehensive career exploration process.
- Schedule a career advising meeting with a College counselor.
- Contact a program advisor to get advice from faculty with experience in your areas of potential interest.
- Enroll in Career Development (STSU 120), a two-credit course designed to help you learn about yourself and engage in a comprehensive career exploration process.
- Browse Career Coach, an information search tool specific to Montgomery County
- Use SIGI3 and Career Cruising, which provide information on careers, majors, and the
job search. To access them, log in to MyMC and go to the Counseling and Advising tab.
- To access SIGI3: click the link and create a password to login
- To access Career Cruising: click the link and login with the username Montgomery and password takomapark
- Read US Dept. of Labor publications, such as:
- Explore databases/resources from the MC Library, such as Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
- Participate in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program to gain experience while earning college credit.
- Check eJobs for internships and student assistant and federal work study opportunities at MC.
- Review MC's programs, majors, and degrees and take a course in an area of interest.
- Explore Workforce Development & Continuing Education enrichment programs.
- Look for Student Assistant (SA) and Federal Work Study (FWS) opportunities on eJobs.
- Get involved in campus clubs and organizations.
- Participate in service learning and/or become a volunteer in the community.
- Speak with a Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, or other job search topics.
- Network online using LinkedIn.
- Access Montgomery County services for job seekers.
- Review Career Resources for Montgomery County Residents.
- Read advice and get tips on the job search process from NACE Job Choices and the National Career Development Association.
Sign Up for eJobs
Our eJobs database is a referral source for jobs, internships, and other opportunities for off-campus and on-campus employment.
On eJobs, students and alumni can post resumes, search for part-time and full-time jobs and internships, view upcoming career-related events, and search for Student Assistant (SA) and Federal Work Study (FWS) opportunities. Register at eJobs. For more information, see Getting Started with eJobs.
Students and alumni should thoroughly research job opportunities listed on eJobs prior to entering into any agreements with employers. The listing of a position should not be interpreted as an endorsement from Montgomery College.
Employers may register at eJobs to post part-time and full-time jobs and internships. MC faculty and staff can also post Student Assistant (SA) and Federal Work Study (FWS) opportunities. Review the Employer Job Posting Policies and recruitment options for employers.
For more information, contact Roberta Buckberg, employer relations coordinator, at roberta.buckberg@montgomerycollege.edu or 240-567-5057.
Student Employment Specialists
Speak with the student employment specialist on your campus for help with resume writing, interviewing, and other job search topics.
Patricia McGlone
patricia.mcglone@montgomerycollege.edu
240-567-1970
Office Location: SA 265C
Beth Reilly
beth.reilly@montgomerycollege.edu
240-567-4449
Office Location: SB 008B
Joseph O'Hare
joseph.ohare@montgomerycollege.edu
240-567-1630
Office Location: RC 206
Cooperative Education and Internship Program
Get real-life job experience in your chosen field of study while earning college credits through Montgomery College's Cooperative Education and Internship Program. The Co-op Program allows students to blend classroom learning with on-the-job experience in a business, government, technical, or professional field.
