Job Placement Services for Students
The tools to get the Job that you want
The Career Services Department is committed to preparing El Paso Community College students to join the American workforce through the job market. The job market is exciting and ever changing, it is a place to sell your talents and abilities; where dreams come true. It is place where people compete for work. The key to getting the job you want is to be prepared.
Career Services can provide you with the necessary tools to find a job. In order for you to be prepared to compete effectively in the job market there are a few things you will need to do. Looking for a Job - Career Services assists students and graduates in obtaining, part-time, full time and career specific employment. Log on and check out our Career Corner for employment unities on-campus and out in the community. Career Corner is our automated online job listing database which was designed exclusively for our EPCC students and graduates. It is free of charge and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any internet accessible computer.
Create your online account today!
Career Corner features
Manage your job searching, hires, referrals and much more from any internet accessible computer.
Plan and prepare to attend a Job Fair, a Career Fair, and other professional activities that will increase networking opportunities.
RSVP for specialized workshops such Interviewing Techniques Workshop, Resume & Cover Letter Workshop, and many others.
Mock Interviews and many more features that are designed to enrich your job searching experience and make it a successful one
Complete your resume. Career Services is excited to present Optimal Resume. Optimal Resume is a useful and user-friendly program designed to help you compose an effective and professional resume. Log into Career Corner and click on Optimal Resume to register and take advantage of the straightforward and uncomplicated method to a great resume! Career Services staff can also critique the completed resume at your request.
You can also come into Career Services or log into Career Corner and sign up to attend one of our informative workshops. Cover letter and resume writing workshops are available on a regular basis. Get hands on instruction from one of our qualified staff members.
Getting ready for an interview can be an intimidating experience. Come into Career Services and get tips to prepare for the interview. As you well know the first impression you make has a great impact on whether or not you get the job. Knowing how to dress, what clothes to wear is imperative, and what about make-up? These are valid questions when getting ready for a job interview. Dark colored slacks and a jacket with a solid colored shirt and tie are acceptable for men. Women should wear conservative clothes, preferably a dark colored skirt or pants with a jacket and a button up blouse, closed toe shoes with a conservative heel and minimal make-up and jewelry.
Mock interviews are one of the best ways to prepare for an actual job interview. It allows you to gain experience and practice in answering questions which you are likely to be asked by an employer. You will also be given coaching and feed back that will definitely improve your self confidence and help you develop an edge over the competition! Come into any one of our offices for an opportunity to participate in a mock interview today.
Career Services For Employers
Career Services is interested in creating a partnership with you! We are committed to help you to attain the workforce you are looking for. Register your company profile on Career Corner to list and manage your job postings, hires, referrals and much more. Register for Job and Career Fairs, become a sponsor, mentor or participate in Employer Panels.
Establish your Account to Post Jobs on Career Corner:
Go to our website: www.epcc.edu/careerservices
Click on "Login for Employers"
Click on “Click here to Register”
Search your organization’s official name or click on “Can’t Find Your Organization” to enter your organization’s demographic information
Complete all fields and click on “Register”
Post Your Jobs:
Go to “My Jobs” link and select the “New Job” option
Enter your detailed information; add specific information for every field with an asterisk.
Contact Career Services for additional information for On-Campus recruitment and interviews or to participate in other Career Services events.
Additional Resource
Work in Texas (www.workintexas.com)
Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande (www.urgjobs.com)
United States Office of Personnel Management (www.opm.gov)
United States Department of Labor (www.dol.gov)