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.
Montgomery College uses a collaborative approach to providing comprehensive career planning services to students and alumni. By combining expertise, resources, and support from Student Employment Services, Counseling/Advising, academic departments and other affiliated units, we empower individuals to make and implement well-conceived career plans.
Recognizing that career development is a life-long process, we strive to help students engage in self-assessment, occupational exploration, decision-making, goal-setting, self-marketing, job search skills, and developing meaningful connections in the workplace.
Career Planning Help:
- 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 in Counseling/Advising.
- Contact a program advisor to get advice from faculty with experience in your areas of potential interest.
- Not sure where to start? Send a question to Online Advisornew window and we'll respond as soon as possible.
Employment Services Help:
- Speak with the Student Employment Specialist on your campus for help with resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies, and setting up an Ejobs account.
- Participate in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program (Co-op Ed. Program) to gain experience while earning college credit.
Career Planning
- 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.
- Read US Dept. of Labor publications, such as:
- O*NETnew window
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbooknew window
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Outlooknew window
- Explore databases/resources from the MC Library, such as Ferguson's Career Guidance Centernew window
- 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 and Continuing Education enrichment programs.
- Look for Student Assistant (SA) and Federal Work Study (FWS) opportunities on eJobsnew window.
- Get involved in campus clubs and organizations.
- Participate in service learning and/or become a volunteernew window in the community.
- Speak with a Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, or other job search topics.
- Network online using LinkedInnew window.
- Access Montgomery County servicesnew window for job seekers.
- Review Career Resources for Montgomery County Residents (PDF,
) .
- Read advice and get tips on the job search process from NACE Job Choicesnew window and the National Career Development Associationnew window.
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 (PDF, ) .
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 eJobsnew window 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 (PDF, ) and recruitment options for employers (PDF, ) .
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 (Co-op Ed. 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 (Co-op Ed. Program). The Co-op Ed. Program allows students to blend classroom learning with on-the-job experience in a business, government, technical, or professional field.
