As a former student, you have lifelong access to the career resources offered by Austin Community College. Explore careers or kick start your job search through the programs and services below.
Career Services
Whether you are a former student without a degree, a recent graduate, or you attended ACC many years ago, ACC’s Career Services can meet with you to discuss:
- Career planning
- Career assessment
- Job transitions
- Resume, cover letter, & CV writing
- Networking
- Other topics relating to professional development
Visit ACC Career Services or contact the office at 512-223-0399.
View ACC’s Career Preparation page.
Looking for a Job?
Visit the ACC Career Services Job Board to view positions posted by area employers seeking ACC students and alumni to fill jobs or internships. Jobs are sorted by full-time and part-time.
New jobs and internships are posted daily on ACC’s Handshake account. Learn about Handshake, download the app and claim your free account, or access online.
Employers: ACC Career Services offers two options for posting jobs and internships. Each is a unique approach and employers are encouraged to use both options. Job-posting services are offered at no charge to our students, alumni, and employers.
Job Search Tips
College Resources
- Tap into the connections and resources available through ACC’s Alumni Network.
- Check out the alumni directory, and update your own information while you are there.
- Attend alumni events—they are good networking opportunities.
- Connect with alumni on LinkedIn and other social networking sites.
Your Online Persona
- In addition to having a fine-tuned resume, develop a portfolio to showcase examples of your work from classes, internships, or any activities related to your field.
- Manage your digital footprint: Search your name online to see what employers will find. Re-examine your profiles on social media sites, and maximize privacy settings for personal sites such as Facebook and professional sites like LinkedIn. Understand what content is accessible to potential employers and contacts.
- If you are using Twitter, lock your profile unless its professional in nature.
Making Connections
- Seek advice from professionals in your industry to learn about their career paths. Do not ask new contacts for jobs; instead ask them to share information and tips as you try to break into the market. Even though this may not lead to an immediate payoff, genuine relationship-building with professionals in your field is important for long-term success.
- Follow up with companies by phone to ensure recruiters received your resume and to ask about their hiring timeline; however, avoid contacting companies that specify “no phone calls.”