Q. I don't attend Houston Community College but I would like to use this service.
A. Sorry. Job Placement Services are expressly for the students and former students of HCCS. You must be currently enrolled or have formerly attended classes in the Houston Community College System. However, you may use any links on the Web site and ask for resume writing assistance.

Q. I am interested in employment with the Houston Community College System.
A. Job Placement does not handle employment opportunities within the HCCS system. You will need to contact HCCS Human Resources.

Q. I saw some jobs on your Student Job Bank site but they didn't list the employer contact information. How can I find out about applying for those jobs? Can I just come in and find out more about them.
A. No. You will have to initially " register" for services. This can only be done by making an appointment with us. Call 713.718.7718. Appointments are scheduled Monday through Thursday between 9:30 AM and 4 PM. When you first meet with us, you should bring a current résumé.

Q. I am a Foreign student, and I can only work on campus. Can you help me find work on campus?
A. Job Placement does not handle employment opportunities within the HCCS system. You will need to contact HCCS Human Resources and ask about jobs at the various campus offices and bookstore. Also be sure to check with a counselor to verify what restrictions may or may not apply to your specific situation.

Q. I am a full time student but my spouse was recently laid off. Can I use the service to help my spouse find work?
A. If your spouse currently attends or formerly attended classes at HCCS, we can help. Call us.

Q. I don't know much about résumés and all that job hunting stuff. Can you do all that for me?
A. Yes and No. You will need to organize your work history and experiences into a reasonably simple to read document, called a résumé. If you have never written a résumé, we will assist you. We can help you refine your document, work on you career or job search strategies and help you find examples of effective cover letters. We will also direct you to job fairs, offer coaching, interview skills, and show you books, web sites and materials designed to make you a better candidate for employment. Keep in mind, this is a team effort, and you'll have to do some work to find work.

Q. I "registered" with another campus Job Placement office a few semesters back. Do I need to sign up and make an appointment at West Loop?
A. Yes. Each office keeps its own student records. Here at Southwest College, we keep student files active approximately one year and inactive for three years. If you have seen us within that time frame, we may still have a "pink folder" we can reactivate. Of course, we would need to update your résumé, work history, skills and contact information.

Q. I am a full time student. I only have time for a part time job. Do you list those?
A. Yes we do. Actually, most of our employers are rather flexible about a student's days and hours of employment. Many employers want to hire students part time.

Thank you for taking the time to read our FAQ. We hope it has been helpful. If you qualify for our services, the next step would be to give us a call. We're here to help.

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