Career Exploration
Job Search Referrals and Sites
Referrals and Job Placement Assistance
Alexandria Workforce Development: Students are encouraged to register with the City of Alexandria's Workforce Development program. Representatives visit the College and Career Center weekly. Contact Delaney Colbert at delaney.colbert@alexandriava.gov.
Students looking for assistance with finding job/internship/volunteer opportunities should read the weekly CCC newsletter as that is where all opportunities we are informed of are posted. The newsletter is posted on Canvas, ParentSquare, and the CCC Instagram page (@titansccc). A student who is looking for other work opportunities can meet with Mr. Esswein or Ms. Gilbert for assistance.
Job Search Sites
Comprehensive Search Engines
Specific to Federal Government Careers
- Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
Results of a study by American University showing the government agencies with the highest satisfaction. - Index of U.S. Departments and Agencies
An alphabetical list of government agencies and links to their Web sites. - Operating Manual for Position Qualifications
- USAJOBS
A searchable database of government jobs. - Foreign Service Jobs
- Federal Salary Scales and Locality Pay Tables
Evaluating Job Offers and Salary Negotiation
- How to Evaluate a Job Offer
- Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers
Article about all the things to consider when considering job offers and how to turn down an offer.
Salary Guides
- Riley Salary Guide
Links to salary surveys. - Salary Calculator
Compare the cost of living between two locations. - Salary Wizard
Find the average salary for careers where you live.