Assessments are known to help students identify their skills, interests, values, and their personality traits. For example, an assessment is designed to help students identify what’s suitable for them and potentially identify satisfying career path by asking a series of questions. The results generated in the assessment is based solely on how you answer the questions. Many assessments have pre-set categories or traits that are used based on your results. Anyone at any career level can take an assessment because it can help with identifying transferable skills, improve decision making, increase self knowledge, and give you confidence. Moreover, if you're unsure about your career path, or are changing career paths, an assessment can be a great tool to use for some guidance. If you're interested in taking a career assessment, you can do so in the Career Center at KCC! An assessment can be a valuable resource during your career journey. Take a free one in the career center today! T...

The start of a new semester can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. After a long break, getting back into the academic mindset takes some effort, and it’s normal to feel a mix of anticipation and anxiety. Whether you’re returning to high school, stepping into a new college semester, or beginning your first experience with higher education, one thing is clear being prepared makes all the difference. The fall semester is especially important because it often sets the foundation for your entire academic year. Starting strong can boost your confidence, help you build healthy habits, and make the rest of the year more manageable. With the right mindset and preparation, you can walk into the fall semester ready to take on any challenge that comes your way. Here’s a simple guide to help you prepare for the fall semester and stay ahead: 1. Get Organized Early Before classes begin, make sure your supplies and schedule are ready: Buy school supplies: notebooks, pens, folders, a pl...

Setting: Career Advisement Office               Advisor : How fast can you type?                           Student :   I text very fast.                                            Advisor : I am sure you do, but I am actually talking about typing on a keyboard. Student : Oh! I can type pretty fast, I’m sure. Advisor : Well how about we find out? Student : How? Advisor : It’s very easy. Google WPM Quiz which stands for Word per Minute Quiz. A text will be shown. You will start the clock and start typing what you see in the empty box. When you...

  A good resume is built out of the following sections:  HEADING  --  The heading must include your first and last name, address, phone number and a professional email address. Make sure that the phone and the email address you provided are valid. WHERE YOU WORKED BEFORE -- Write about where you worked before this and what Position you worked as.  EDUCATION  – Should include the name of the college you are attending or graduated from or the high  school  you graduated from. Be sure to mention the graduation date, the major you are pursuing  YOUR EXPERIENCE – Name and address of the company worked for – the address should include only the city and the state. Mention the period of time in which you worked for the company in dates. Use  action verbs  to describe your duties and mention any achievements SKILLS  –  Anything that you think should be  mentioned that is important for them to know th...

As you begin the fall semester, it's important to have a goal for yourself.  Do you want all A's?  Is your goal to finally pass that remedial Math class?  Maybe you finally want to get experience in the field you plan to pursue.  Now is the time to take advantage of the resources available to you on campus! If you are in classes that you know will be difficult for you, consider getting a tutor on campus.  Tutorial Services (L-605) provides free tutoring in various subject areas (see listing here ) for students throughout the semester.  Visit their office ASAP to sign up for a tutor!  The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be for you to get a tutor. For those of you still struggling with Math, did you know that Kingsborough has a Math Workshop?  The Math Workshop provides free math tutoring to all students who are currently in a math class.  Visit their website here  for more information.  To transfer to another CUNY sc...