Because Abcott Institute provides a setting which parallels the professional environment, graduates of Abcott Institute career programs compete very successfully in the job market. Additionally, Abcott Institute provides students with job search and interview techniques that enable them to access the market and effectively present their qualifications to prospective employers .

Each Abcott Institute campus has its own Career Services department, which focuses solely on assistance with placing students into jobs. In addition to actively seeking job openings for qualified students, Career Services provides personal career counseling.

For those who need it, Abcott Institute's Career Counseling services provide customized coaching to help students gain lifetime skills -- not only to help graduates obtain their initial positions, but help them manage their careers in the ensuing years. Career counselors work with students one-on-one to show them how to examine the skills they have acquired through their education and work and life experience, and incorporate these qualities into a concise and effective resume. Further, counselors help students prepare for the job search, instruct them on how to use contacts and networking techniques, and work with them on effective interviewing techniques. Career Development Workshops are also conducted periodically and cover the entire range of employment activities.

Career Services are available to all students successfully completing Abcott Institute courses. All students are expected to fully participate in order to maximize their job placement prospects.

Students must complete Abcott Institute's placement questionnaire and prepare a draft copy of their resume to review with a career services counselor. The information is used to match the skills of the student with job opportunities uncovered by the career services counselors. Certificates of completion will not be issued until the student has submitted his /her resume and placement questionnaire or, a completed work verification form for students already employed.

Job search is a joint effort by the school and the student. Approaches and activities in the job search process are discussed at both career counseling sessions and resume and career workshops. Graduates are expected to conduct independent job searches in conjunction with Career Services.