--- title: "Career Counseling/Peer Career Advisor (PCA)" url: "/offices/career-pathways/career-development/students/resources/counseling" type: page date: 2026-05-22 updated: 2026-05-24 --- # Career Counseling/Peer Career Advisor (PCA) Career Resources Career Counseling/Peer Career Advisor (PCA) The Center for Career Development is here to help you make the right career decisions, everything from choosing the right major to resume and cover letter reviews to job planning advice. Come and see us soon! Image on Right Image ![a student helps another person with a tax form](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-05/VITA_768x576.jpg?h=a9575592&itok=aFEpVoon) We offer several different types of career counseling sessions to best suit your needs and your schedule: ## Career Counselors Students can meet with a career counselor on an appointment or walk-in basis. Our counselors are certified to conduct formal career assessments (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® and Strong Interest Inventory®) and assist you on various career-related questions such as internship research, job application materials, job and graduate school opportunities, preparation for interviews, growing your professional community, salary negotiations, and more. ### Need further assistance? - You can make an appointment directly through JasperConnect. You may also call Career Development at [718-862-7224](tel:718-862-7224) or [email careerdevelopment@manhattan.edu](https://email%20careerdevelopment@manhattan.edu) to make an appointment with a career counselor. - Appointments can be conducted via video chat or in-person. ### Counseling Appointment Cancellation/No Show Policy (Per Semester) - Students with three (3) cancellations, regardless of time of notification, will receive a warning email. Students with four (4) cancellations or more, regardless of time of cancellation, will have appointment privileges suspended. - Students with one (1) no-show, will receive a warning email. Students with two (2) no-shows, will have appointment privileges suspended. - In both instances above, students should contact a CCD administrator at or in Thomas 3.30 to speak with the administrator to have their privileges reinstated. ## Peer Career Advisors Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) are exceptional students who are specially trained to assist their peers with the following: - Resume/Cover Letter/Personal Statement Review - Interview Preparation - CCD Programs/Services/Online Resources - Presentations for classes, residence halls, and student clubs ### When can I meet with a PCA? PCA's are available for in-person meetings during the fall and spring semesters in Thomas Hall, Suite 3.30. Click here to make an appointment to meet with a PCA. [Schedule a PCA Appointment](https://calendly.com/mc-pca/15min) ### How do I schedule a PCA presentation? Interested in having a PCA present about the CCD’s services or a career development topic in a class or for your student organization or residence hall? [Submit this request form.](https://manhattancollege.formstack.com/forms/pca_presentation_request) ## Graduate School & Fellowship Counseling The Assistant Director of the [Center for Graduate School and Fellowship Advisement](/campus-life/gsfa "Graduate School & Fellowship Advisement")**,** Dr. Adriane Bilous, serves undergraduate, graduate and alumni from all 3 schools for individual appointment to discuss research opportunities, scholarships, fellowships, and graduate school application process. Appointments are available via Microsoft Teams, phone and in-person. Manhattan University offers multiple choices for counseling and peer career advising as you navigate life after university.