Photo of the Student Services building at Catawba Valley Community College on a clear, sunny day. The structure features red brick walls with silver-gray paneling near the entrance. A banner reading “Red Hawk Nation” hangs from a nearby lamp post. Two blurred students are walking past the entrance, and the area is surrounded by landscaped bushes and trees. The sky is bright blue with minimal clouds.

Career Advising

Find a career you love with help from Career Advising.

Individual career advising is available to help you navigate your career decision-making process. During career advising, you will explore your career interests, values, abilities, experiences, and personality to identify potential careers and programs of study.

Career advising is beneficial for individuals who are unsure about their program of study, those considering a career change, and those wanting to confirm that their chosen career path is a good fit for them.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact Teresa Ray at (828) 327-7000, ext. 4806, or email [email protected].

Self-assessment is an essential step in the career planning process. Career assessments are tools used in career advising and come in various forms. The purpose of these assessments is to help you learn more about yourself, which is key to making informed career choices.

NC Careers – Dream It, Plan It, Be It.
NC Careers is a FREE, online resource that can help you explore possible career options and plan your career. You can utilize the self-assessment tools, explore different occupations, set education goals, plan your next career steps, and even search for job opportunities!
Make sure to sign in using your CFNC login or create a free account to save your assessment results.

Get started with NC Careers by taking the Quick Start assessment to begin exploring potential careers!

You can also see how your top career interests align with CVCC’s Programs of Study – RIASEC CVCC Chart.

Additional Resources
CareerOneStop 

ONET- My Next Move