Career Services

Hope College of Arts and Sciences Career Services assists students in preparing for and attaining a job as a nurse in the healthcare field. Career Services is readily available to assist students with writing or updating their résumés, interviewing skills training, participating in professional development workshops, attending annual job fairs, off-campus recruitment by healthcare facilities, and access to job opportunities posted to the online career center.

As students get close to graduation, they will learn where to look, how to apply, how to interview, and how to attain a quality position as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse.

Students and graduates are encouraged to take advantage of these services. Hope College of Arts & Sciences does not guarantee employment placement to students. HCAS does not promise or imply any specific market or job availability amounts.

Resume Writing

• Students will learn how to write a quality resume.
• Students will learn the rewards and difficulties of common formats.
• Students will learn how to obtain reference letters.
• Students will learn how to write a cover letter.

Job Fair/Search

• Students will learn how to match their needs with that of a potential employer.
• Students will learn how to set effective long-term and short-term goals.
• Students will learn the importance of networking and how to network.
• Students will learn how to find a job online.
• Students will learn how to use the Handshake App, that will assist them in finding jobs, exploring career options, and connecting with employers.

Interviewing Strategies/Training

• Students will learn how to ace an interview.
• Students will learn now what to expect in an interview.
• Students will learn common interview questions and how to answer them.
• Students will learn how to spot discriminatory interview questions.
• Students will learn how to send Thank You letters to interviewers.

HandShake

Handshake is the #1-way college students find jobs. Join today and set up a profile to explore career options, find jobs and internships for students, and connect with employers.
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Contact Information

Jessica Maglipon
Career Services Coordinator
careerservices@dp.hcas.edu

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm