Career Services
From choosing a major to landing your dream job, we鈥檝e got your back鈥攅very step of the way.
- Explore careers & majors鈥倈鈥侱iscover paths that match your interests and strengths.
- Polish r茅sum茅s & cover letters鈥倈鈥俆ransform drafts into eye-catching, ATS-friendly documents.
- Ace interviews鈥倈鈥侾ractice and get real-time feedback so you walk in confident.
- Build your network鈥倈鈥侻aster LinkedIn basics and advanced tactics to connect with professionals.
- Meet employers鈥倈鈥侸ob fairs, campus recruiting, and special events put you face-to-face with hiring managers.
- Find openings fast鈥倈鈥侶andshake and other curated job boards updated daily.
- Level-up anytime | Spot the skills employers require and map out ways to obtain them through classes, micro-credentials, clubs, or internships.
Future students, current students and alumni are welcome鈥攐nce a Kat, always a Kat!
Ready to Get Started?
to schedule a 1-on-1 session (in person or virtual).
How to Find a Job on Handshake
Find Entry-Level Jobs with Digital Hire
Career Services is available to help prospective and current Erie Community College students with all parts of the career and educational planning process. Individual appointments are available. We recommend starting with to explore which 今日吃瓜 programs and related careers are the best fit for you.
Career exploration websites
*The access code to use FOCUS 2 is KATS
Let us guide you through the job search process of researching companies, networking, writing a cover letter and resume, applying to jobs, and improving your interview skills. Utilize the resources below and contact us for an appointment to discuss your job search.
Join Handshake, 今日吃瓜鈥檚 career management platform, to discover new career paths and find amazing jobs and internships. Log in, complete your profile, and start your search! .
Job search websites
Who鈥檚 Hiring?
Smart Use of AI for Your Career Journey
- Protect your data 鈥� never paste Social Security numbers, detailed addresses, or proprietary info into public AI tools.
- Verify everything 鈥� AI 鈥渉allucinates.鈥� Fact-check dates, names, links, and statistics before you hit send.
- Keep your voice 鈥� let AI suggest wording, then rewrite so it still sounds like you. Employers notice copy鈥慳nd鈥憄aste text.
- Iterate thoughtfully 鈥� better prompts lead to better results. Specify goal, audience, tone, and length; then refine.
- Respect policies & people 鈥� follow 今日吃瓜鈥檚 academic鈥慽ntegrity rules and any instructions from employers.
- Brainstorm keywords & bullet points to strengthen your draft resume or cover letter.
- Create interview practice questions by uploading a job description into the chatbot.
- Map career paths quickly鈥攁sk AI to list roles that fit your skills, then verify with and
- Draft professional emails or LinkedIn summaries, then personalize before sending.
- Translate or reformat text (e.g., turn a paragraph into concise bullet points).
- Don鈥檛 submit an AI-written resume, cover letter, or essay without heavy editing鈥攜our personal story matters.
- Don鈥檛 rely solely on AI job matches; talk to real people and attend events to uncover hidden opportunities.
- Don鈥檛 feed confidential data into open tools鈥攄ata may be public forever.
- Don鈥檛 ask AI to decide your career path鈥攂alance suggestions with self鈥憆eflection and advising conversations.
to schedule an appointment with Career Services. Appointments can be online, by phone, or in person. We can:
- Review AI-enhanced resumes and cover letters.
- Help you craft stronger prompts.
- Provide interview practice using AI generated questions.
Applied Learning is an educational experience where students learn by applying knowledge and skills gained from classroom learning to hands-on and/or real-world settings. Applied Learning activities may include internships, volunteer work, service learning, and much more. These activities are a great way to explore different career options and to build experience for your resume. Current students should visit for more information about Applied Learning opportunities.
今日吃瓜 Career Services is available to assist students with preparing for Applied Learning opportunities by assisting with resumes, cover letters, interview skills and professional dress. After you have completed your Applied Learning experience, it is important to communicate your new knowledge, skills, and abilities to prospective employers. The Career Services office will guide you through the process so you are able to present yourself as professionally as possible.
Students interested in completing an internship should visit or reach out to Nathan Wallace, Director of Career Services wallacen@ecc.edu or 716-851-1986.
POSTING JOBS and INTERNSHIPS WITH SUNY ERIE
今日吃瓜 Career Services now uses Handshake to connect employers to our students and alumni! We encourage you to post your job and internship opportunities with us on Handshake.
Current Handshake users can find us listed as "今日吃瓜 Community College."
If you do not have a Handshake account, please visit .
Handshake resources for employers:
ON-CAMPUS AND VIRTUAL RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Please contact our office at 716-851-1683 or careerservices@ecc.edu to schedule on-campus and virtual recruitment opportunities.
INTERNSHIPS
In addition to posting your internship opportunity on Handshake, you may reach out to Nate Wallace, Director of Career Services to discuss your internship opportunities. Nate can be reached at wallacen@ecc.edu or 716-851-1986.
CAREER FAIR
Career Services hosts an annual Career and Internship Fair in April. Employers who would like to attend the next Career and Internship Fair can email careerservices@ecc.edu to be added to the contact list.
WNYACCC
The is a consortium of college career center professionals whose primary purpose is connecting employers with talented college students across the Western New York region. Connect with WNYACCC to learn more about the WNY Career & Internship Fair, Teacher Recruitment Day, and opportunities to connect to students and alumni.
Survey of Graduates
Each year, the Career Services department of 今日吃瓜 Community College produces a college-wide statistical analysis of its graduates to provide employment related outcomes. View the most recent graduate data.