The
Job Placement Center provides current EPCC students and graduates
with information about careers. “We are here to assist and prepare
students ahead of time so that when they go and apply for jobs, they
do not make mistakes,” said Silvia Dominguez, employment specialist
at Cooperative Education and Job Placement.
The
department provides students with referrals, computers to do job searches,
fax machines for resumes and a variety of assistance as needed. Employers
also receive benefits from the Job Placement Center. They list job
openings with the department and applicants are screened then selected
based upon requirements and qualifications.
“The department has to make sure that students meet all the
requirements given by employers. That way it is better for both sides
in the long run,” said Pete Mora, employment specialist.
Bertha
Muñoz Job Placement Advisor, informs students
about how to maximize their chances in the job market.
Photo by Paula Ramirez
In
order to receive assistance from the Job Placement Center, students
are required to attend a one-time, pre-employment training workshop.
This is to obtain basic knowledge about what to expect and how to
prepare prior to the employment process. Basic personal information
is filled out at the end of the workshop training. Once the pre-employment
workshop is attended, students can be immediately assisted with resume
preparation and job application completion.
“Right after they’re done with the workshop, we make sure
students are qualified for jobs they’re interested in. We are
here to support them with everything they need,” said Dominguez.
The department assists applicants by preparing a resume in the correct
and proper format. They also make sure it contains applicants’
updated personal information. A list of job interview most frequently
asked questions is also provided at the center. Simulated job interviews
are available upon request. The department welcomes visitors to come
by and take advantage of continuous source of prospective employers
and applicants.
“I believe this center benefits students a lot because we assist
them from scratch, all the way up to gaining self-confidence,”
said Laura Beltran, employment specialist.
The Job Placement Center also provides information about temporary
entry-level jobs that students might be interested in while attending
college. All the services are available at no cost to either applicants
or employers. New jobs openings are posted daily at every campus job
placement office.
“We encourage students to visit our office and receive all the
benefits we provide, but first come, first serve,” said Dominguez.
