Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get help deciding on a career or major?

  1. Contact Career Services (825-2237) to schedule an appointment. After an initial interview, you may be encouraged to take self-assessment tests that will help you look at your values, interest, skills and assets and match them to possible careers and majors. Additional steps or activities will likely be suggested following the review of test results.
  2. You may also use this web site as a guide for your career development. For all practical purposes, it is set-up like a workbook. The step-by-step process indicated on the menu of the home page will direct you to important career information, exercises and resources.

I've decided on a career, but how do I go about reaching my goal?

Make an appointment with Career Services to get help with developing a plan of action in which you'll establish strategies and steps toward your goal. A plan increases the likelihood that you'll achieve your career objective.

What is career development all about?

Career development is a process of exploration, decision making and advancement toward a career goal. It includes self-discovery, researching career information, and deciding on a course of action toward your career choice. As a final step, it requires a personal investment or commitment to do what it takes to achieve your goal.

Who should take advantage of Career Services?

Students and alumni of CCRI who:

At what point in my education should I schedule an appointment with Career Services?

Ideally, during the first semester. It's important for students to become familiar with the process of career development early in their education at CCRI. This way few mistakes are made, less time is wasted and a student gains confidence by being focused toward a goal.

What can I expect from a career counseling session?

After an initial interview to obtain information relevant to your education and career, a counselor will help you determine your career needs and discuss the best approach to your decision-making. Each appointment will follow with suggested activities before your next session. Activities may include taking career inventories, researching occupations, talking to a professional in your area of interests, accessing a career related web site, making an appointment with an academic counselor, talking to someone in Financial Aid, etc. Generally, you can expect to meet with a career counselor on approximately 2-3 occasions.

How does Career Services differ from Co-op/Career Placement Services?

The Career Services office provides students with guidance and self-assessment testing for developing a career direction and/or deciding on a major. The office is also a center for career resources and is especially useful for students looking for occupational information. On the other hand, The Co-op/Career Placement Office focuses on generating employment opportunities for students and providing work experience linked to one's major and to academic credit.

Where is the Career Services office and how do I make an appointment?

Knight Campus (Warwick) [Directions]
1st floor Student Services Department, room 1062
400 East Ave., Warwick, RI  02886

For an appointment contact:
Camille Numrich, Coordinator of Career Services
Email: cnumrich@ccri.edu
Call: 825-2237 or 825-2307

If there's only one Career Services office and it's on Knight Campus (Warwick), how can I get help if I'm a Flanagan (Lincoln) or Liston (Providence) student?

In addition to services provided by the Coordinator of Career Services on Knight Campus, academic counselors on all campuses are available to offer some assistance with career decision-making. Online self-assessment inventories are especially helpful for students on other campuses. Students are also encouraged to use DISCOVER, a computer career exploration program that is located in the computer labs and Student Services Testing Centers on all three campuses. This program includes self-assessments, occupational information, help with selecting a major, scholarship information, links to colleges, how-to of resume writing, and lots more career relevant information.

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