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Phoenix College 2011–2012 CATALOG AND HANDBOOK
Career Services Career Services Staff
Rene Delgado, Manager Patricia Olague, Student Services Technician
Career Services
Career Services provides career development resources to help you achieve your goals and tools for conducting an efficient, productive job search. Choose a Major / Career Establish your major / career goal and build your success. Career Services offers the following tools and resources to assist you in narrowing options and determining your best path: • Free assessments to help you make a good choice that fits your personality, interests, values and abilities:
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How to Choose a Major guide & other planning resources Research job options, where a major can take you, colleges/universities Labor market information, wages, trends, in-demand careers, companies Informational interviews, shadowing, internships
Job Search Learn how to develop a strategic, efficient job search plan. • Job openings, on-and off-campus • Federal Work Study jobs • On-campus employer recruitments • Maricopa Career Network (www.maricopa.edu/careers, free on-line job board) and a variety of resources to locate job openings Marketing You Stand out from the crowd! Develop top-notch personal presentation skills. • Write a winning resume • Create an enthusiastic cover letter • Get the most out of job fairs • Tap the hidden job market—networking and using social media • Conduct a successful interview • FAX and send resumes online
Hours:
Fall and Spring semesters: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Career Services
Summer semesters, hours may vary. Closed Fridays
The Career Services Center is located in the LC (Learning Center) building http://www.phoenixcollege.edu/careerservices Phone: 602.285.7420 • Fax: 602.285.7951