Review the Career Services Job Board to learn more about our partnerships and current job opportunities. We encourage students and alumni to contact Career Services for assistance applying to any of the posted positions or after they have applied. Career Services is working directly with many of these employers to assist students/alumni in their job search. The Career Services Job Board is updated regularly on our website and emailed to students/alumni as well. If you are a student or alumni and would like to be added to our listserv to receive the job board via email please complete the Job Board Request form. 

Review the various online websites to help you with your job search.

indeed.com

glassdoor.com

wnyjobs.com

careerbuilder.com

snagajob.com

linkedin.com/jobs

statejobsny.com (NY State Jobs)

dol.gov (US Department of Labor)

cs.ny.gov (Civil Service)

usajobs.gov (Federal Jobs)

bls.gov/ooh (Occupational Outlook Handbook)

Review the Career Services Events Board to learn more about upcoming events, workshops, and career fairs. Career Services offers numerous workshops/events in the classroom and outside of the classroom on various topics including resume writing, job search strategies, and interview skills. In addition, students and alumni can review the Career Services Events Board to learn about local/virtual career fairs being offered in the community. The Career Services Events Board is updated regularly on our website and emailed to students/alumni with the Career Services Job Board. 

Career Services request all current students who have changed their employment status since enrolling and recent graduates complete the Employment Verification Form to help keep our records updated. In addition to employment verification Career Services also request all students and recent graduates complete the Job Application Form when they apply for a job. Any information that is collected is confidential and will only be used for data purposes.

Your career portfolio is a collection of your career, education, and professional activities. It provides insight into your personality and work ethic. Typically, a portfolio will include your resume, cover letter, and reference page; additional documents that can be included in a portfolio are work samples and reference letters. Utilizing a portfolio can help you have a more organized job search and standout in an interview. Career Services will work with you to help you develop a professional portfolio.

• Resume Assistance- Receive 1:1 advice to help you create or improve your resume.
• Cover Letter- Develop a polished job-specific cover letter or improve your existing cover letter.
• Other- Obtain help with creating other employment documents such as thank you notes and letters of inquiries.
• List of Action Words
• Resume, Cover Letter and Thank You Note templates
• Resume Tips From Hiring Managers

An interview is your moment to be confident and tell an employer why you can do the job and why you should be hired for the position. We are here to help you prepare and get the job that is a right fit for you.

• Interview Skills- Learn best practices to interview on the phone, in-person, and virtually. This is an opportunity to help you overcome your personal barriers as it relates to interviewing.
• Mock Interview- This interview appointment will be simulated to reflect an actual interview experience. Please provide your resume and a job description/posting. Feedback will be provided at the end of the session.
• How to prepare for your interview

Speak with a Career Counselor to have a more in-depth look at your career strategies and questions. No matter where you are in your career readiness journey, we are available to discuss career-related topics such as overcoming barriers to employment, job search techniques, and personal branding.

• Career Coaching- Discuss your personal job search as it relates to online applications, networking, effective job search strategies, and changing careers.
• Personal Branding Statement- Obtain assistance creating a personal branding statement that can be utilized on the following platforms: resume, cover letter, portfolio, LinkedIn profile, self-introduction/elevator pitch, and social media outlets.
• LinkedIn Assistance – Learn about the LinkedIn platform or have your LinkedIn profile reviewed to improve elements of your profile and help invite more opportunities.

Career Services has partnerships with various employers in the Buffalo area including  Brothers of Mercy, Charter Spectrum, Univera Healthcare, Jericho Road Community Health Center, University of Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops, DaVita, and Ingram Micro. Buffalo EOC students/alumni if you apply for any opportunities at these companies be sure to update Career Services by completing the Job Application Form. Career Services is actively working with our employer partners to help our students/alumni secure employment with their company.

Graduates of Buffalo EOC programs have successfully obtained employment with various organizations including hospitals, healthcare organizations, dental offices, not-for-profits, production facilities, and Fortune 500 companies including WNY Dental Group, Kaleida Health, Catholic Health, Aspire of WNY, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, and GEICO. Our graduates have held titles including Medical Assistant, Interpreter, Dental Assistant, Sterile Processing Technician, Receptionist, Machine Operator, Teacher’s Aide, Customer Service Representative, and Medical Biller.