Your Career Development
A self-service guide for career exploration and development for PCC students and staff.
Prepare your job search
When should you begin your job search materials? Right now. If you keep track of those activities and projects that showcase your skills, abilities and work experience while you are in college -- it will be so much easier to prepare for that future job interview.
Job Search Sites
- CareerJetCareerjet is an employment search engine. In just one search access 40,732,195 jobs published on 30,702 websites in the world
- CareerRookieLearn about Internships, part-time jobs and entry-level careers.
- College RecruiterA resource for helping college and university students and recent grads find great internships, entry-level jobs, and careers.
- Indeed.comSearch job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages by keyword, job title or company. You can focus your search by city.
- SimplyHiredExplore millions of jobs with one search. Search jobs by keyword. You can focus your search by city or location.
- Job Search from CareerOneStopSearch for jobs by keyword and location. This site also has job search resources on resumes, interviewing, networking and finding job openings.
- ZipRecruiter for PCC StudentsZipRecruiter uses AI to try to connect job seekers with employers who are hiring.
Resumes
- Resume Basics, from PCCThis site provides specific guidelines for creating a “starter” resume. A “starter” resume is generally your first resume and is used when applying for scholarships, networking, or seeking volunteer opportunities.
- Job Search Writing from OWL at Purdue UniversityThis is the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University. This site provides in-depth guidance to develop all your job search materials: applications, cover letters, resumes, etc. This site provides advanced information about how to uniquely develop your job search materials so they are targeted specifically to each job opening that you pursue. Use navigation links on left side of screen.
- Preparing Job-Seeker Resumes for Applicant Tracking SystemsApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are used by most employers to screen applicants. Understand how to format your resume for Applicant Tracking Systems by using this checklist from Quintessential Careers.
Jobs & Internship Specialists at PCC
- Student and Graduate Employment Services, from PCCThis site provides the contact information for all Jobs & Internship Specialists at PCC. As you prepare to connect and gain employment experience, reach out to a Jobs & Internship Specialist. These professionals will review your resume and help you connect to internship and job opportunities on-campus and in the community.
Interview Preparation
- Practice InterviewingInterviewStream helps students and job-seekers prepare for job interviews by creating a no-pressure environment to practice and review their skills.
Salary Comparisons
- Salary.comSearch for salary information in the US.
- Indeed.comSearch job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages.
- Payscale.comGet a free salary report.
- Glassdoor: salariesSee how your salary stacks up.
Company Research
- GlassdoorGlassdoor is the fastest growing jobs and recruiting site. Glassdoor holds a growing database of over 8 million company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, and more. As you explore careers, learn what others say about potential companies and employers.
- State of Oregon Employment Department: Jobs & CareersUse the "Find Employers" channel to discover all Oregon employers, by industry or occupation. This site, sponsored by the Oregon Department of Labor, provides location and contact information for all employers in Oregon.
- Oregon BusinessSelect the 100 Best to find the top ranked companies to work for in Oregon (each year).
- Last Updated: Feb 1, 2024 12:09 PM
- URL: https://guides.pcc.edu/YourCareerDevelopment
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Subjects: College & Life Skills