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FYE 105: Career Success

This LibGuide is meant to supplement the FYE 105 course.

Find an HCTC Program to Match Your Goals!

Featured Database: Peterson's Test & Career Prep

From the library's homepage, under Additional Resources, click the tab labeled Other. Select Peterson's Test & Career Prep. On Peterson's homepage, click Explore Careers.

Career Resources on the Web

Learning Activity:

Books & eBooks

Search HCTC Career Databases


Vocations and Careers Collection provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career. The database offers current and applicable content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.

HCTC Career Services

Hazard Community and Technical College provides the following career services for students:

Career Counseling

  • Career Assessments
  • Career Exploration

Job Skill and Placement

  • Workplace Basics
  • Job Hunting Techniques
  • Resume Writing
  • Interviewing Skills

In Addition...

  • HCTC hosts a Career Fair each Spring and local employers are invited to attend to meet students and accept applications, resumes, perform interviews, etc.
  • HCTC distributes emails detailing employment opportunities.
  • Students may be provided with job shadowing opportunities. Contact the career and transfer counselor for more information and to set up an appointment.

Handshake Logo

Handshake is HCTC's official job/internship portal. Handshake is the #1way college students find jobs. Join today to explore career options, find jobs and internships for students, and connect with employers. Upon activation, you can complete your career interest survey to receive personalized recommendations for jobs/events and direct outreach from employers that align to your career interests. Right now, 80% of students with a complete Handshake profile get messaged by employers!