Louisiana Delta Community College

Student Services

Career Services

Kay Harper-Hayes
Director of Career Placement and Student Services
(318) 345-9150
khayes AT ladelta DOT edu

Julie Salter
Career and Job Development Specialist
(318) 345-9151
jsalter AT ladelta DOT edu

Mission

The mission of the Career Placement Office is to provide guidance, resources, and opportunities to students that will help them choose careers, obtain work experiences while in school, develop job search skills, and secure employment.

Career Exploration

Louisiana Delta Community College Career Services is dedicated to helping you make informed decisions about your career choices. The Career Exploration process can be broken down into several manageable steps which will assist you in making a well informed decision about your future.

Assess Yourself
Think about the answers to the following questions to begin the career exploration process.

What do I truly enjoy? (Interests)
What am I good at? (Skills)
What is really important to me? (Values)

Investigate the World of Work
Make lists of the careers you are interested in and research each one. Here are some things to keep in mind as you complete your research:

What is the nature of the work?
What is the work environment?
What is the typical salary range associated with this work?
What education, training and special certifications are required for this work?
What are some careers related to this work which may be of interest to me?
How does this career fit in with my interests, skills and values?
What is the current (and future) job market for this career?

Evaluate Your Options

Put together the information you have collected
Consider what you have learned
Weigh the pros and cons of each option
Narrow your list down to two or three majors
Talk with an advisor or career counselor who can hlep you evaluate the information you have collected, suggest additional resources, and guide you through the decision-making process.

Set a Goal and Make an Action Plan

A career goal will help you establish what is important and will provide direction
Establishing a career goal will help you focus your energy
Set short and long-term career goals
Put your plan into action and continue to move forward

Need Help?

Contact the Career Services Counselor at (318) 345-9151 and register to take the Kuder® Journey Assessments. These valuable tools will assist you as you learn about yourself and the world of work. There is no charge for this service. Once you register with this system, you will have unlimited access to a variety of tools and resources which will take you through the career exploration process all the way to finding a job in your chosen career field. Start today!

Kuder Journey (must speak with counselor for access code)
College Answers
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Riley Guide
Job Hunter’s Bible
O*Net OnLine
The Art Career Project
Sample Interview Questions
Making the Most of the Career Fair

Career Opportunities and Job Placement

Delta offers job placement services to current students and alumni. Job placement helps place students into part-time and full time temporary and permanent positions with local employers. Students can register for this service by completing the Job Search Assistance and Release Form.

Graduating Students

Students who are within one semester of graduation should register with the Career and Job Development Specialist. Registering can provide the student with additional support and direct job search assistance during this busy time. Students completing the following programs: BTEC, PTEC, and Nursing must register with Career Services within the first 2 weeks of the semester of graduation.

In addition, each semester, the office of Career Services holds several important and informative workshops and events to assist in successful job placement.