From Classroom to Career: Dallas College Helps You Get Hired and Succeed in the Workplace

Sept. 15, 2025

Tired of the standard "job fair" routine? Dallas College Career Services is changing the game and blending traditional career development with innovative programs that meet you where you are – and where you want to go. 

Dallas College’s program offers a holistic approach that combines professional development, career exploration and real-world learning opportunities.  

More Than Just Résumé Reviews 

How we can help you get a job right now and prepare for your dream career:  

• Career coaching and exploration
• Career assessment through Lightcast
• Résumé writing assistance
• Mock interviews
• Job application support
• Ready-Set-Launch Career Institute, a virtual intensive career readiness program that includes reflection projects, a program completion dinner and graduation cord
• Career development workshops that enhance marketable skills
• Access to the Handshake app for virtual career fairs and direct employer connections
• GreenLight Locker access to match with colleges and universities for education opportunities and scholarship information 

What sets the program apart is its integration with industry professionals. Through partnerships with local businesses and organizations, students meet Dallas College alumni and other professionals working in their field of study.  

"Students get to interact with professionals and make connections that can potentially lead to employment with their company," said Derek Soper, associate dean of career skills development. 

Attend an Event or Connect with a Career Skills Specialist   

WHAT: Career-Chella: Where Professional Development Meets Festival Vibes 
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 
WHERE: The Hive at  Eastfield Campus 

This isn't your typical job fair. Career-Chella fuses career development with celebration and offers multiple pathways for engagement, whether you are ready to jump into a career or are still exploring options. 

For Ready-to-Work Students: 

• Employer meetups with businesses ready to hire
• On-the-spot interviews in dedicated spaces 

For Career Explorers: 

• Interactive workshops led by industry "headliners" on different stages
• Virtual reality simulations that let you try hands-on career activities  

Festival Perks for Everyone: 

• Professional headshot booth
• Résumé glow-up stations with on-the-spot reviews
• Free food, music and surprise giveaways 

Fall 2025 Career-Chella will spotlight Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences, and Health Sciences careers, while the Spring 2026 event at Richland Campus will feature Law and Public Service, Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design, and Business, Hospitality, and Global Trade programs. 

WHAT: Polished: A Modern Etiquette Experience 
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 17, 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m.  
WHERE: Bill J. Priest Center Hoblitzelle Auditorium 

“Polished” equips you with real-world etiquette, communication and presentation skills that are essential for success in every space you enter — from interviews and internships to networking events and social settings. 

• Interactive etiquette sessions 
• Free professional headshots 
• Raffle prizes 
• Fashion do’s and dont’s runway show 
• Come dressed in business or formal attire that reflects your power color — a bold expression of your confidence and individuality. 

Register online to attend. Transportation from campuses will be provided. 

Meet With a Career Skills Specialist 

Whether you are a current student, former student or graduate, Dallas College Career Services can help you find your passion, plan your education to match your career goals, find the right job or internship and set you up for success in the workplace.   

Visit the Career Services office at your campus 

Brookhaven Campus, S Building, S065 
Cedar Valley Campus, L Building, L105 
Eastfield Campus, B Building, B2200 
El Centro Campus, A Building, A218 
Mountain View Campus, S Building, S1053 
North Lake Campus, L Building, L129 
Richland Campus, E Building, E090 

Email CareerAndTransfer@DallasCollege.edu for assistance.  

 

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