The first step in the career development process is to first assess your personality, interests, skills, faith, and personal values, to determine how they fit in with desired careers. The path to personal and professional success starts with these questions and will help you decide on careers that provide you with the stability, success, and happiness that are essential to a productive life.

The Focus assessment tool is a web-based program that examines your personality, interests, skills, and values, and provides feedback to begin the career exploration process. The use of the Focus system should be accompanied by an appointment with Career Services, to fully maximize the experience.

Belmont Abbey College is now partnering with Handshake, a career management platform, to help you discover new career paths and find amazing jobs and internships.

What is a resume? It is a personalized marketing tool. In your one-on-one meeting with a career counseling professional, we will go over the nuts and bolts of creating a stellar resume that represents you.  Learn how to showcase your best skills and experiences in a way that caters to the employer. We will also assist you in writing a dynamic cover letter teaching you how to address the needs of the company and present yourself as an asset.

Contact us at careerservices@bac.edu for a resume/cover letter critique.

Practice makes perfect.  During your mock interview, we will review commonly asked questions, interview etiquette, different types of interviews, and offer feedback on your responses. Learn how to utilize STAR stories, the importance of company research and more.

Contact us at careerservices@bac.edu to schedule a mock interview.

Finding a job is a job and we’re here to help! Our staff is here to assist you in every aspect of the job search process including identifying potential employers, resume and cover letter development, interviewing skills, networking, proper work attire, following up with employers, and composing thank you notes. Contact us at careerservices@bac.edu to schedule an appointment.

Follow us for updates on employment opportunities in the area.

You may also post your resume online, in a secure system, for employers to search and for permanent and safe storage of your resumes, cover letters, and credential documents.

The Office of Career Services & Internships networks with business professionals in the Charlotte area and beyond to bring great opportunities for professional growth to the students of Belmont Abbey College. As an intern, you have the chance to explore potential career fields, tie course of study concepts to the ‘real’ world, gain invaluable, hands-on experience, develop new skills and earn academic credit while you network with others in your field.

Proofs that internships work:

• 58% of new hires had internship experience*
• 46% of average interns transition from internships to full-time hires*
• 95% of employers use internships as their number one recruiting method for new hires*

*NACE 2019 Annual Survey

Internship Process for Students

The Office of Career Services & Internships manages the internship programs for all majors on campus. The office maintains an online database of available internships, and will assist students in searching for the appropriate learning experience. Please contact careerservices@bac.edu for questions about the internship approval process.

Hosting an intern is a great way to scout out new talent and we aren’t the only ones who think so. Over 90% of employers use internships as a recruitment method for hiring new employees. Not only is it a great way to screen potential candidates, but employers enjoy the energy and fresh ideas that come from working with students. It’s also a great way to give back to the community by providing students with awesome, hands-on experience in a professional setting. At Belmont Abbey College, we encourage experiential education and believe in maintaining the lasting relationships that stem from it.

For more information about our Internship Program, please click the “Internships” section above.

Belmont Abbey College will assist employers with on-campus recruiting and interviewing. This includes announcing recruiting events and setting up interview rooms and times.

On-campus recruiting is offered in a casual, non-competitive setting, allowing employers to meet current students and potential interns/employees with an Information Table in the Student Commons.

To participate in on-campus recruiting and interviewing events, contact Career Services at 704-461-6873 or careerservices@bac.edu.

Are you still searching for that stellar candidate to fill your vacancy? Let us help!  Our office sends out a bi-weekly job list to over 200+ current students and alumni.  Jobs on the list include both full-time and part-time openings, as well as, internship opportunities located in the Mecklenburg/Gaston area and beyond.

Contact us at careerservices@bac.edu to request your Employer Handshake online job board access and information about our job posting procedures.