Career Advising Services

Would you like to sit down and talk to a career advisor about your job search? NOVA's professional career advisors are available to work with you one on one so that you can move forward with your job-search efforts. Why make an appointment? Career advisors are experts in resumes, interviewing, and job-search techniques. They are friendly and the service is free!

How can a career advisor help me?

• Bring in a job description and get help targeting your resume.
• Get help with questions you don't know how to answer on a job application.
• Role play an interview.
• Learn networking techniques.
• Gain courage to do informational interviews.
• Get help on your thank-you letter for a recent interview.
• Identify concrete next steps in your job search.
• Above all, the career advisors will provide encouragement and help you stay focused on finding your next job.

How to access career advising services

In-Person Career Advising

Career advisors are available to meet with you for one on one job-search assistance. To speak with a career advisor, complete our online request form or contact the NOVA Job Center front desk.

Ask the Career Advisor

Have a question for an advisor but don't think you need a full one on one meeting? This group session is your opportunity to drop in and have your questions answered.

Advice Line

Do you have a quick question for a Career Advisor that can be answered over the phone? Complete our online request form and a Career Advisor will call you.

Training Questions

Are you exploring training as a tool to help you reenter the workforce? Schedule a meeting with a Training Advisor for general training questions, assistance with your career research, or to review your completed career research. To speak with a training career advisor, complete our online request form

You need to be a registered NOVA Job Center member to access career advising services.