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BSC Students and Instructors
Bismarck State College - 1500 Edwards Avenue - PO Box 5587 - Bismarck, ND 58506 - 701-224-5400 or 800-445-5073
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 Counseling & Career Services
BSC Students and Staff

Career Counseling
Career Counseling Services personnel offer assistance to help BSC students make informed decisions about career and educational goals, using a variety of resources to explore possible careers. After completing the self-assessment, occupational information, interest inventories, and a Job Shadow experience, the student will move toward selecting a major.

Personal Counseling
Counseling is available to help students achieve productive and rewarding experiences while attending BSC. Personal counseling is a resource for assistance with personal problems, maintaining quality mental health, examining life goals, developing coping skills, and establishing positive relationships. Referrals to community agencies may also be arranged if necessary or requested by the student. Students do not have to have a "problem" to utilize a counselor; counselors are available to discuss personal growth issues.

Employment Activities
Referral activities assist students, faculty, and employers in developing a relationship for possible student employment. These activities may include on-campus interviews/informational sessions, workshops on resume/cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, or electronic job search skills. Placement statistics are also available related to past graduates of BSC programs.

To better serve BSC student employment needs, the online career service system Job Seekers Network is available for students and alumni seeking employment with local, regional and national companies. Students should also consult with this office for assistance in finding part-time, summer, or permanent employment. Students are strongly encouraged to begin searching for employment at least one semester prior to completing their program.

For assistance in these areas, make an appointment at 701-224-5752. Office hours during regular semesters are Mondays-Thursdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Walk-in appointments will be seen based on counselor availability. Counseling & Career Services is located in the lower level of the Student Union.

Visit the Counseling & Career Services Web site.