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Important Letter to Students & Alumni About Job Market

 

 

 

Dear Students & Alumni,

 

You have heard plenty of “doom and gloom” regarding the economy in recent months. There are steps you can take to better position yourself when competing in the current job market.  One of the first steps is connecting with the resources at your RCC Career Development Services Office, Blg #3, Room 207.

 

The Office of Career Development Services has been working, developing strategies to help you find a job and internship in this increasingly challenging economic climate.

 

A large number of employers continue to recruit RCC Students and Alumni through resume referrals, job postings and the Career Fair.

 

Tips for being competitive in this job market: The job market has fewer opportunities and is more competitive than ever, but remember, you only need to find “one” job. Keep in mind that your job search skills need to be as polished and as targeted as possible. Your resume must be well-written, your interview skills need to be practiced and honed, and you have to be aware of the best and most effective ways of approaching employers. As always, career services is available to help you every step of the way. To better utilize our services and programs, we recommend that you take advantage of the services listed below:

 

  • Make an appointment with the Director of Career Development and Internships to create a career development plan, and to perfect your resume and cover letter.

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  • Schedule a Mock Interview; you want to make sure that you are presenting yourself effectively in this job market.

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  • Utilize Career Development job and internship web pages and identify ones that may be specific to your field(s) of interest through the “What Can I do With this Major” section of our website.  

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  • Research and target employers with areas that match your skills and interests, whether they have a job listed or not. Contact them and follow up.

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  • Visit employer web sites and search their specific job listings.

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  • Network, both online and in person, with family, friends, former employers, professional organizations, RCC Alumni, and the College community.

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  • Attend college and local career fairs and events sponsored by different organizations, including the Career Development Services Office.

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  • Keep your energy level up and do not get discouraged.

 

And, to take some of the mystery out of the process, understand that a successful job search revolves around just two considerations:

 

  1. Qualifications — you're already a step ahead given the quality of your educational experiences at RCC

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  2. Being able to effectively communicate your unique value and potential to prospective employers.

 

Bottom line…… it isn’t necessarily the best qualified candidate who gets the job, but rather, the individual who knows the most about how to get hired.

 

We look forward to seeing you in the office and we wish you luck in your job and internship search.

 

Sincerely,

 

Irina Galatskaya

 

Director of Career Development and Internships