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The NOVA Career Counseling Team is Here to Help!

Having difficulty choosing a career path? Need to learn the best strategies to explore career options? Want to develop goals and plans to pursue career opportunities? Ready to prepare for employment? If so, the NOVA Career Counseling Team is here to help!

Students can request an appointment with a Career Counselor on Handshake. Please review the chart below to determine which career counseling service best fits your current needs.

We look forward to meeting with you soon!

To request an appointment, log in to Handshake
Questions? Feel free to contact novacareerservices@nvcc.edu.

Hours

In order to best meet the needs of our students to prepare for the start of the fall 2026 semester, Student Services will operate under the following hours for the month of August 2026:

August 3 - 14: (Core Operational Hours)
- Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
- Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
  - Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.
Week of August 17 - 21: (Week before classes begin, extended hours)
- Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
- Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Week of August 24 - 28: (First week of classes)
Classes Begin: Monday, August 24, 2026 (15-week and First 7-week class; reference Fall 2026 Academic Calendar)
- Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
- Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Week of August 31 – September 4: (Return to Core Operational Hours)
- Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
- Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
  - Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.

Note: NOVA’s Career Services team offers drop-in support through the Virtual Lobby on Monday evenings from 5–7 p.m. During this time, students can receive quick assistance with career assessments, exploring majors and careers, salary trends, goal setting and job search resources.

All other Career Services support is provided by appointment only.

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment for in-depth, one-on-one guidance (virtual or in person) outside of Virtual Lobby hours.

Career Counseling Services

Career Counseling Services	Purpose(s)
Career & Major Exploration	Discover careers, academic majors, and fields of study that align with your interests, skills, values, personality, and strengths.
Career Planning & Strategy	Develop a personalized plan to achieve your academic and career goals and prepare for future opportunities through education, skill development, and experiential learning.
Job, Internship, & Networking Strategies	Learn effective strategies to identify, pursue, and secure internships, jobs, and other career-related opportunities.
Resume, Cover Letter, & LinkedIn Review	Develop and enhance professional marketing materials that effectively communicate your skills, experiences, and career goals to employers.
Interview Preparation	Build confidence and improve your ability to effectively communicate your qualifications during interviews and professional conversations.

Request a Career Counseling Workshop

The Career Counseling team is available and eager to provide a variety of workshops to groups of students, faculty, or staff. We offer sessions that inform, empower, and guide students to make thoughtful career decisions. To request a workshop or presentation, please fill out the Career Services Presentation Request Form.