Free Career Planning Tool for NOVA Students

Did you know all NOVA students, staff, and faculty have free access to FOCUS 2, an online, interactive, self-guided career and education planning system that can help you:

  • Select a major based on your interests and aspirations
  • Discover occupations matching your personal preferences and attributes
  • Map out your career plans, present and future
  • Make informed career decisions

Follow the steps below to create an account and begin using FOCUS 2.

  1. Go to https://www.focuscareer2.com/Portal/Login.cfm?SID=1014
  2. Click on “NEW USER? CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED”
  3. Enter “NOVA” for the access code
  4. Enter your NOVA student e-mail address in the e-mail box
  5. Select appropriate group from list provided
  6. Click continue

Contact Christy Jensen (chjensen@nvcc.edu) if you have any problems accessing the system or to schedule a career advising appointment.