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Never give your social security number to a prospective employer, provide credit card or bank account information, or perform any sort of monetary transaction. Be cautious when dealing with contacts outside of your own country. Do not provide any non-work related personal information (i.e.  eye color, marital status etc.) over the phone or online. Online Resume Tips
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Job Seekers, follow Contact Information instructions provided by the employer or when in doubt: include a cover letter with EVERY submission and tailor your resume to each specific opportunity. That will increase your odds of being selected for an interview. ********************************************************************************************************
Job seekers looking for employment through Placement Services may scroll to browse the complete list of the nine (9) features available. 

1· JobNet: Off-Campus Jobs   Members of the business community list various job opportunities with OCC. Full-time and part-time positions are listed by occupational category. The Placement Services Department of OCC is pleased to provide this self-referral service free of charge to job seekers and employers. Please feel free to browse the online listing or contact us for more personal assistance. 

Attn: OCC Students, Looking to use your Work-Study Award? Approval by the Placement Services Office  is REQUIRED  before a student may work for an  "approved" non-profit organization as a community service work-study student employee.  All questions about Community Service, please contact Dawn M. Davis Temporary Employee, Placement Services Job Developer, OCC. 

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3· Net Guide  An extensive list of popular website resources for job seekers. "Career Planning: It's always your next move--start planning now. Visit this site today!" 
 
4·  Summer Job Sites  Apply early as many positions are filled by March for  summer 2010 opportunities.  Our list is growing and includes various local and national companies and organizations. Jobs may include outdoor work,  resort hotels, camps, recreational facilities/parks and more.  Don't miss your chance to work in the GREAT OUTDOORS, many application deadlines are fast approaching! 
 
5· Opportunities to Volunteer  and a more detailed list of opportunities under Service Learning & Volunteerism These sites are designed to assist ALL job seekers throughout the community.  Organizations and local businesses are looking for volunteers & non-paid seasonal interns.
  • Students, Need a Service Learning Project? Volunteer ONLY  for organizations APPROVED  for a class project by your INSTRUCTOR.  All questions about Service Learning Projects, please contact Attn:  Dusty Rhodes.
  • Students, Looking to use your Work-Study Award? Approval by the Placement Services Office is REQUIRED  before a student may work for a  non-profit organizations as a community service work-study student employee.  All questions about Community Service, please contact Dawn M. Davis, Temporary  Employee, Job Developer, Placement Services.

Please Note: These volunteer positions do NOT meet OCC's Internship and Cooperative Education requirements.  OCC Students interested in potential Internships and Cooperative Education credit through OCC should visit the Cooperative Education site for program details. 
 
6· Student Employment Program  Students may seek part-time college employment while attending OCC. Generally, a student may  work up to 20 hours per week at a starting rate of $8 per hour. Students enjoy the flexible work schedule and convenience of working at the college. To apply, the student must complete a Student Employment Eligibility Form (JP11). Student employment positions and off-campus community service work-study jobs are limited so apply today! OCC Maps.  NOTE: If you have been awarded work-study as part of your financial aid package,  this award offers you an opportunity to work on-campus, but does not guarantee you a job. Student positions are limited. The minimum rate of pay is $8.00 per hour.
 
7· Recruiting & Events Calendar   Interviewing & Resume Writing Clinics and Cooperative Educational Informational Meetings are now listed on the Recruiting and Events calendar. On-campus recruiting provides current and graduating students with an opportunity to interview with various employing organizations that visit OCC campuses during the year. Students may view the calendar for recruitment dates, times and locations. Recruitment opportunities are available during the Fall, Winter & Summer I semesters at various OCC campuses. OCC Maps
 
8· Job Fair Calendar  Local companies advertise upcoming off-campus job fairs. Job seekers may view the dates and contact companies/organizations for more details on scheduled events. Please Note: Job Fairs are NOT  on-campus OCC events. 
 

9· Confused??? Click here to see an A - Z glossary of various academic support pathways available via Placement Services  & other neighboring college-wide departments. Click  to see the Placement Services and Cooperative Education Powerpoint presentation with hotlinks to various programs.
  
Attention All Job Seekers: Here's your chance to give a testimonial of your success in finding a job through our OCC's Placement Services Website.  At our discretion, we may  display your testimonial and recommendations on the Employer Services site for employers to see the benefits of placing ads with OCC's Placement Services.

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