MCC

Career

Services

Career Services Office

Manchester Community

College, Student Services

Center, 1st Floor, L-120

This document provides an overview of the programs, services and

events offered by the MCC Career Services Office. This handbook will

serve as an effective resource for job seekers in need of assistance.

Included are the following:

Please contact MCC Career Services with any questions or concerns…

Carl Ochnio Julie Greene

Director Sr. Associate Director

cochnio@manchestercc.edu jgreene@manchestercc.edu

(860) 512-3372 (860) 512-3374

Job Search Workshop Schedules

Job Fair Announcements

On-Line Job Listings Info.

On-Campus Recruiting Info.

Career Development Info.

State of CT Websites

Internship & Volunteer Info.

Career Exploration Info.

Skills Employers Want

Resume Writing Tips

Interview Strategies

Job Fair Etiquette

MCC Career Services FAQ’s

Co-Op Education FAQ’s

Effective Resume

Writing

Interviewing

Tips

Tuesday, September 30 12:00 - 1:30 pm Tuesday, October 7 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Thursday, October 2 6:00 -7:30 pm Thursday, October 9 6:00 -7:30 pm

Tuesday, October 28 12:30 - 1:45 pm Tuesday, November 4 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Thursday, October 30 6:00 -7:15 pm Thursday, November 6 6:00 -7:30 pm

Job Search

& Cover Letters

Making Effective

Career Choices

Tuesday, October 14 12:00 - 1:30 pm Tuesday, October 21 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Thursday, October 16 6:00 -7:30 pm Thursday, October 23 6:00 -7:30 pm

Tuesday, November 11 12:00 - 1:30 pm Tuesday, November 18 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Thursday, November 13 6:00 -7:30 pm Thursday, November 20 6:00 -7:30 pm

Please contact MCC Career Services for more information or

if you would like to set up an individual appointment:

Register on CCN & begin lookingfor your next job on this fullysearchable on-line job board!

Your Next Job May Only Be A Click Away!

Wednesday, October 22

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Rentschler Field

East Hartford, CT

The College Career Expo

provides you the chance to:

Business dress is

required

and bring plenty

of résumés!!!

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

SBM Building At this annual event, recruiters from local businesses

will be on campus promoting a variety of both full and

part-time short term and/or seasonal positions, as well

as internships. These opportunities are excellent for

those students who will be continuing their education

full-time in the fall, and for those who would like to

complement their academic program with practical,

hands-on work experience. Recruiters will be promoting

summer employment opportunities in the areas of camp

counseling, recreation, hospitality and food services,

marketing, business, office and customer service.

For more information about the

MCC Summer Job Fair, please contact Julie

Greene, Sr. Associate Director of MCC Career

Services at jgreene@mcc.commnet.edu, or

stop by MCC Career Services in the SSC, L-120.

MCC REGIONALJOB FAIR

Friday, March 20, 20159:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Manchester Community CollegeGreat Path Academy Gymnasium

Sponsored by MCC, MCC Foundation, the CT Department of Labor, Journal Inquirer, & WDRC AM/FM

Meet Potential Employers .

Opportunities at Professional, Management and Entry Levels.

Full and part-time positions available.

Job seekers are encouraged to wear appropriate interview dress and have résumés handy.

For a list of registered employers, please visit the MCC Career Services webpage at www.mcc.commnet.edu/career/.

For more information, please stop by MCC Career Services in the SSC, Room L-120.

Opportunities for

Job Shadow or

Career Mentoring

MCC Career Services plans to expand

opportunities for students and employers to

come together for a job shadow experience or

day of mentoring. If you are a student

interested in visiting the site of an employer

and learn more about their field of study,

please contact MCC Career Services. We will

do our best to create an on-site opportunity

with an employer that typically hires

individuals in your field, and connect you to a

staff member that will share first-hand their

passion, knowledge and experience in their

own area of expertise, essentially serving as a

“Mentor-For-A-Day”!

Please contact Julie Greene in MCC

Career Services at (860) 512-3374 for

more information.

Alumni Career Panels

Each year, MCC Career Services works with faculty and program coordinators to organize Alumni Career Panels. This type of event offers a unique opportunity to MCC alumni who are currently working in their field of

study, to return to the college and share with current students, in a panel format, “What They Wish Someone Had Told Them When They Were a Student”. We have had great success with these programs over the years. Our goal is coordinate at least one or two

Career Panels each semester.

Please contact MCC Career Services to find out what we are planning for

2014-2015 panel events.

MCC Career ServicesOffers On-Campus Recruiting

Opportunities for Job Seekers!

Please contact Julie Greene,Sr. Associate Director, MCC Career Services

at jgreene@manchestercc.edu for more information. Thank you!

Web Sites for Career Development

State of Connecticut Department of Labor

(Labor Market Information)

http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi/

This site is posted by the Connecticut Department of Labor and has information on how many job openings are anticipated in several categories between now and 2016, as well as average earnings for each of the job categories. It includes data for the state as a whole and also for the individual job market areas around the state.

O*NET

(Federal Government data information)

http://online.onetcenter.org/

This site describes occupations by skills. Excellent and comprehensive site with printable reports with the ability to cross-reference and match jobs with skills, skills with jobs, and other functions.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

http://www.bls.gov/oco/

Nationally recognized source of career information, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. It also describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and prospects in a wide range of occupations.

JobWeb

http://www.jobweb.com/resources/profile.asp

Match majors with occupations at this site. Click on job titles to access information about that career.

FSU Career Center MatchMajor Menu

http://www.career.fsu.edu/ccis/matchmajor/matchmenu.html

Match your major with lots of occupations and also get links to professional associations and much more. A great site.

State of Connecticut

(websites, links and current job opportunities)

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

STATE EXAMINATION and EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Hartford Area Phone: # 860-713-5205 Toll Free Phone: # 1-800-528-7442

Internet: http://www.das.state.ct.us

To view exam announcements, request specific exam information or application form

(PLD-1), click on Human Resources Services ... select Exam & Job Announcements, Guide For

Applicants, or Application Forms (PLD-1).

To view specific job descriptions, click on the desired exam number and you will link to a detailed

position announcement.

You may also browse current employment opportunities at other State of CT Departments by

linking to their websites. Such locations include: CT Department of Children and Families, CT

Department of Education, CT Department of Higher Education, CT Department of

Environmental Protection, CT Department of Mental Health & Addictive Services, CT

Department of Social Services, CT Department of Transportation, CT Judicial Branch,

UCONN Health Center, UCONN, and more.

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - Internet: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us

This site contains valuable information and services for: Individuals, Businesses, Veterans and Youth.

Clicking on Popular Information from the homepage allows for direct links to such pages as

America’s/CT Job Bank, Job Fair Information, Labor Market Information, Veteran’s

Services, Wage Payment Laws, Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Workplace Laws, Welfare

to Work, Occupational Safety & Health, and more.

In addition, clicking on Popular Information enables you to perform Quick Searches in areas such

as Business & Employment Services, Employment & Training Partnerships,

Apprenticeships, Agency Forms, Unemployment Insurance Benefits, and more.

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS JOBLINE

Internet: http://www.corrections.com (click JOBS on top menu bar and search by position type)

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Internet: http://dmvct.org/ (click on DMV JOBS for current openings)

OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER

Internet: http://www.osc.state.ct.us/ (click on Employment Opportunities for current openings)

THE CONNECTICUT JOB & CAREER CONNECTION

Internet: http://www.ctjobandcareer.org Through five easy steps, you can:

Find local wages, number of job openings, and projected growth rate of occupation

Find descriptions of over 800 occupations, 200 with videos

Get detailed information on over 140,000 CT employers, including maps to their locations

Search for local services: child care, transportation, health care, and housing

Receive CT education, training, and financial aid information

Connect to Connecticut’s Job Bank and other popular job search Web sites.

InternHere.comWhere Employers and Students Connect

InternHere.com was created as the result of two college student surveys conducted in the Hartford/Springfield region that consistently indicated students were leaving the region after graduation due to the perception of the lack of job opportunities.

InternHere.com recognized the need for a tool to bridge the gap between students’ perceptions and employment realities.

Participating in an internship is the best way to bridge the gap between higher education and permanent employment.

This site was designed for students, employers and college career professionals to come together.

Volunteer Solutions

Volunteer Solutions is a Volunteer Matching Resource that helps

Volunteer Centers connect individuals to volunteer opportunities in

their community. Volunteer Solutions helps volunteers, nonprofit

agencies, corporations, event organizers, and Volunteer Centers get

connected. It hosts the richest database of service opportunities

on-line.

As an individual volunteer, you can:

•Use a powerful search engine to locate a geographically targeted

opportunity that matches your social interests, skills and time

requirements.

•Create multiple volunteer profiles based on these criteria so upon

returning to the site you can search the database by your

preferences automatically.

•Research the sponsoring agency to find out more about the

organization before volunteering.

Why Use Volunteer Solutions?

•Immediate web based access to targeted opportunities

•Standardized information on opportunities so you can compare

them

•Customized information that saves you time and matches you to

the perfect opportunity.

http://volunteer.truist.com/

Tips for Avoiding Scamsby John Rossheim

Monster.com Senior Contributing Writer

To steer clear of fraudulent business opportunities, follow these tips:

● Don't get involved with an employer that can't

make its business model perfectly clear to you or one that's willing to hire you without even a phone interview.

● Never give your bank account, PayPal, credit card or Social Security numbers to an employer whoselegitimacy you cannot independently verify. Thesenumbers can be used to steal from you or launderfunds stolen from others.

● Do your own research -- via the Internet or with a business librarian's help -- on any employer that makes you feel at all uneasy.

● Rational people can make irrational decisions when under stress. If you are in financial trouble, recognize your vulnerability and think twice before you make matters worse by getting involved in a

suspicious employment scheme.

For more information on how to stay safe while searching for a job, visit www.LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com

WRITING SKILLS To express oneself clearly through written words.

INTERPERSONAL/SOCIAL

SKILLS

To get along well with others.

NEGOTIATION SKILLS To bring about an agreement by bargaining.

PROBLEM SOLVING

ABILITY

To identify the source of a problem and provide a

solution.

GLOBAL AWARENESS To possess an understanding of other cultures.

ABILITY TO SYNTHESIZE To combine separate elements to form a new whole.

MULTICULTURAL SKILLS To relate to people from diverse backgrounds.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

SKILLS

To communicate in multiple languages.

CREATIVITY To bring a fresh perspective to a situation.

ORGANIZATION SKILLS To manage multiple projects effectively.

SELF-STARTER To work efficiently without supervision.

TEAMWORK ABILITY To work well with others and put personal interests

aside for the good of the group.

ORAL COMMUNICATION To express oneself clearly through the spoken word.

FLEXIBILITY To adapt to new and different situations.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS To guide the activities of a group and influence the

opinions of others.

PRESENTATION SKILLS To deliver a message to an audience effectively.

COMPUTER SKILLS To be knowledgeable about various types of

computers and software.

CRITICAL THINKING

SKILLS

To sift through large amounts of information and

make decisions about what is most useful.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS To examine in detail or to separate data, ideas or

objects into their parts.

Eight Tips to Keep Your Resume Concise

1. Avoid Repeating Information.Did you perform the same or similar job tasks for more than one employer?

Instead of repeating job duties, focus on your accomplishments in each

position.

2. Eliminate Old Experience.Employers are most interested in what you did recently. If you have a long

career history, focus on the last 10 to 15 years. If your early career is

important to your current goal, briefly mention the experience without going

into the details. For example: Early Career: ABC Company - City, State -

Served as Assistant Store Manager and Clerk, 2006 – 2009.

3. Don't Include Irrelevant Information.Avoid listing hobbies and personal information such as date of birth or

marital status. Also, eliminate outdated technical or business skills.

4. Cut Down on Job Duties.Many job seekers can trim the fat off their resumes simply by removing long

descriptions of job duties or responsibilities. Instead, create a paragraph that

briefly highlights the scope of your responsibility and then provide a bulleted

list of your most impressive accomplishments.

5. Remove "References Available Upon Request."Many job seekers waste the valuable last line of the resume on an obvious

statement. Unless you're using this as a design element, remove it.

6. Use a Telegraphic Writing Style.Eliminate personal pronouns and minimize the use of articles when preparing

your resume.

7. Edit Unnecessary Words.Review your resume for unnecessary phrases such as "responsible for" or

"duties include." The reader understands you were responsible for the tasks

listed on your resume.

8. Customize Your Resume for Your Job Target.Only include information relevant to your goal. This is particularly important

for career changers who need to focus on transferable skills and de-

emphasize unrelated career accomplishments.

• Talk specifics about the company. Thoroughly research the job,

the company and its products or services. The more specific you

are when discussing the position, the better. Also, preparing will

make you feel confident if you're asked specific company-related

questions.

• Bring an extra copy of your resume -- just in case.

• Make eye contact. It shows that you are focused and confident.

• Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm about the company.

• Dress professionally. ''Professional'' can be interpreted in many

ways these days. Basically, whether the company's style requires a

suit or is laid back, make an effort to look presentable. It matters.

• Try to respond to questions within 60 seconds. You don't want to

be monosyllabic, but lengthy responses will make the employer

lose interest and you might lose your own focus.

• Listen and respond to answers directly. If you are unclear about a

question, ask for clarification.

• Be prepared to discuss how what you've done in the past will

affect how you'll perform in your future position. Give examples

that show your value.

• Ask questions. Sharp questions show that you are proactive and

want to make sure that this company is the right place for you.

• Send a thank you note within two days of the interview. Express

your interest in the position and thank the interviewer for his or

her time. Even if you're not interested in the job, you never know

who might be a good contact for you down the line.

Critical Interview TipsIt's important to make a great impression during an interview. Here are 10

basic tips to convince a prospective employer that you're the one for the job.

1. Know what you want and be sure the job fair is the place to get it.

Think about and research the kinds of jobs and companies you would like to pursue. The job

fair can provide you with a great opportunity to get firsthand information about the jobs you're

interested in and, with any luck, meet with employers face to face. As the number of

recruiters will be less than the number of job-searching students and professionals, expect

the job fair to be crowded. Therefore, you'll only have a few minutes to talk with a company

representative. Be sure to use your time wisely.

2. Create, get a critique of, and print copies of your professional resume to distribute to

employers. In general, bring more copies of your resume than you think you will need. You

might just need a few extras.

3. Prepare and practice a 20-second "self-marketing presentation."

Develop and practice, as best you can, what you will say when you approach a company

representative and hand over your resume. Include a brief summary of your qualifications --

ideally those that match the job(s) you know the company is recruiting for -- with an emphasis

on what you think is unique about you. Develop questions you will ask about the company,

especially those pertaining to job duties, company structure and culture, and how you can

expect to contribute. As a general rule, you should stay away from asking salary and benefit-

related questions during your initial contact with an employer. Otherwise you'll come across

sounding greedy.

Time yourself to make sure you stay under the 20-second limit!

4. Dress and act as professionally as possible.

While most employers will understand if you are not dressed in business attire, doing so

shows commitment to your future work life and will receive positive notice.

5. Survey the job fair program and other materials to determine what companies interest

you and match your career objectives the most.

Doing this will help you develop a list of priority companies that you'd like to visit. Pick up and

review literature about companies before approaching them if possible. Aside from corporate

literature available at the job fair, additional company and career-related material can be

found at your campus career center, in campus and community libraries, on the Internet, and

from more experienced people, including friends, instructors, and especially workers in your

field or organization of interest. While waiting in line to meet with an employer, casually

eavesdrop on the conversations other attendees are having with company

representatives. This will often give you a sense of what other job candidates have to offer

and what questions they are asking employers.

6. Make contact with corporate representatives using your "self-marketing presentation"

and ask them any questions you may have, including topics such as what s/he likes about the

company. Be sure to thank them for their time and get a business card or other form of

contact information.

7. Follow-up your meeting with a thank you note or call to inquire about what happens next

if the procedure has not already been explained. Don't be afraid to ask for a job interview if

you want one!

How to Make the Most of a Job Fair

MCC CAREER SERVICESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE DO I BEGIN LOOKING FOR A JOB?

MCC Career Services is a great place to begin your job search. Whether you are approaching graduation or simply looking for work experience that is more aligned with your current career goals, we have a variety of resources to help you formulate a job search plan that is just right for you. MCC Career Services offers students, alumni and community members information and workshops on Resume and Cover Letter Development, Interview Techniques, Job Search Strategies and Tips for On-Line Job Hunting. We are available for individual appointments concerning these topics as well and also provide résumé and cover letter critiques. Our mission is to assist job seekers effectively manage a job search and suggest resources, contacts, and/or special events that will support their career and job search goals. We strongly urge job seekers to register with our on-line job listing service in order to browse job postings that are regularly entered into our individual site as well as a statewide job board. Registration involves choosing an access ID and password and completing a profile that essentially creates your personal account. You are also encouraged to upload your résumé so that it can be viewed by employers in the database.

I'VE ALREADY GRADUATED. WILL YOU HELP ME WITH MY JOB SEARCH OR TO CHANGE JOBS?

As an alumnus of Manchester Community College you are eligible for all the services mentioned above, including resume critiquing, on-line job listing services, career fairs, on-campus recruitment, and specialized career/job search advice.

WILL CAREER SERVICES HELP ME WITH MY RÉSUMÉ?

Absolutely! We offer help for students writing their first résumé as well as for students revising or updating an existing résumé. To have your résumé and/or cover letter critiqued, you will need to make an appointment with one of the Career Services Staff. Our Career Resource area also has books and pamphlets to help you develop a professional looking resume. We urge every job seeker to have his/her resume reviewed several times before sending it out.

WHAT IF I AM UNDECIDED ABOUT A CAREER PATH AND WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE MY OPTIONS?

Career Services offers job seekers the opportunity to use an online career information delivery system called Focus 2 that helps you compare, connect and choose from a vast network of work and education options. This interest-based assessment tool enhances self-awareness and helps career explorers make more informed decisions about where they fit into the world of work. All results are conveniently saved in a personal portfolio that is created upon first time usage of the program and completion of the Interest Profiler.

HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT EMPLOYERS WILL BE RECRUITING ON-CAMPUS AND HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

Employers visit campus as part of an organized and collaborative on-campus recruitment effort during the Fall and Spring semesters. An on-campus recruiting schedule is maintained here on our web site, and is available directly from our home page. The timeframe and location for each visiting employer is typically listed on the On-Campus Recruiting Schedule. All students and alumni are invited to attend on such scheduled days and are encouraged to come prepared with an updated resume AND ready to discuss your career goals, for those recruiters who may be interested in conducting an initial screen.

WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU HAVE ON JOB VACANCIES & CAN I FIND JOB POSTINGS ON-LINE?

Each year, MCC Career Services receives well over 5,000 full and part-time positions appropriate for both current students and recent graduates. MCC students and alumni may use our on-line service to search for jobs, co-ops/internships, volunteer opportunities and to post resumes. In order to gain access to the postings, you must complete an on-line registration which includes choosing an access ID and password and creating a personal profile/account. Upon your successfully completed registration, you will have the option to upload an existing resume in Word or PDF format. Position announcements from employers who are not registered on our on-line system are posted in hard copy format on our Career Services Job Board located just around the corner from our office on the first floor of the SSC, in L-120.

WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU HAVE ABOUT SUMMER JOBS?

To help you locate summer employment in-state or out, we maintain a Summer Jobs binder in our office and also run an annual Summer Job Fair in mid-March that brings a range of camps, resorts and other businesses to campus for an organized recruiting event. Summer employment listings can be found through our on-line job listing service as well as on our Job Board located outside the Testing Center on the first floor of the SSC.

WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU HAVE ABOUT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS?

To assist you in finding a volunteer opportunity that might relate to your major or simply provide a rewarding and socially conscious learning experience, we maintain contact with community-based organizations and non-profit agencies in an attempt to help them promote volunteer positions and community service as a whole. There are often a wide range of short-term, long term and one-day service event opportunities available. We also recommend using http://volunteer.truist.com as a starting point to research local volunteer opportunities.

HOW CAN CAREER SERVICES HELP ME FIND A CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP?

MCC Career Services shares office space with the Co-Operative Education Office and often has first-hand knowledge of the numerous co-op/internship announcements coming in by fax or mail. However, Co-ops are formally coordinated by the Director of Cooperative Education, Bob Henderson, who can be reached at (860) 512-3312. You must register for 3 hours of class credit, attend a weekly one-hour in-class seminar, work a specific number of hours, track your hours and complete assigned coursework. To receive academic credit for an internship, students must receive approval and register through their department. Please visit the Cooperative Education website (link directly from our homepage) to find out about eligibility requirements and any further details regarding the program.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS AND LOCATION?

Office hours during the academic year are typically Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM. Career Services is located on the first floor of the SSC in L-120, opposite the Advising and Counseling Center. The main phone number is (860) 512-3372. The secondary phone number is (860) 512-3374.

Questions & Answers About Cooperative Education at Manchester Community College

WHAT IS IT?

Cooperative Education is an academic program that assists students with placement into both paid and unpaid work experiences that are directly related to your area of study and for which you can earn three academic credits. Students in paid work experiences (co-ops) are required to perform a minimum of 300 hours of on site work, and students in unpaid experiences (internships) must complete 150 hours at the work site. All students in the program are required to attend a two-hour pre-placement workshop in the co-op office, and to register for a co-op seminar course that meets for one hour each week throughout the semester (two hours each week in a shorter summer session) that supports the field experience.

WHAT CAN IT DO FOR ME?

There are numerous benefits to students who participate in this program. The most obvious is the work experience that you gain. Employers seek out graduates who have done internships and co-ops, and give them preference over students without any related work experience. In addition, students who are in the workplace are making contacts in their profession that are very helpful during job searches, acting as references and as networking contacts. Some students appreciate that co-op offers a chance to see what their career choice is really like. Most students who hold paid positions and some students in internships are offered long term employment at the end of their work experience obligation. One by-product of work experience is that many students report substantial increase in their overall feelings of self-confidence and self-esteem.

WHAT IS THE CLASSROOM COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM?

You will attend co-op seminars with other students who are doing their work experience at the same time you are. The co-op class is offered at varied times every semester, including summers, and includes weekly topics like time management, conflict resolution, sexual harassment, career development skills, and others that are intended to strengthen your job performance and enhance your professional development. The class is also designed to support the student in their work experience role, so there is time available for discussion with the class and your instructor on how to deal with issues you may be encountering in your placement. The course instructor visits every site during the semester and will interview your supervisor about your progress. Your supervisor will also complete an evaluation of your performance at the end of the semester, which will be considered, along with your class assignments and attendance, in determining your grade for the course.

IS THIS PROGRAM FOR EVERYONE?

No. You must be enrolled in one of the twenty programs here at the college that offers co-op, have a GPA of 2.0 or better, and have completed a minimum of 12-15 credits in your field along with any prerequisites in your department. You also need the permission of your program coordinator, who will meet with you and make an assessment of whether you are ready for this type of experience. You also need to consider your availability for this type of experience. If you are attending school and working full time, or have other significant social or family responsibilities, you may have difficulty finding the time required to fulfill the obligations of this course.

CAN I USE THE JOB I ALREADY HAVE AS MY C0-OP FOR CREDIT?

Maybe. If your job is clearly related to your academic program, there is a good chance you can work where you are and earn academic credit. The program coordinator from your academic department will make the assessment after you turn in a job description form to the Co-op Office. You will also be required to demonstrate new learning at your current positions by taking on additional responsibilities or projects during the term of the co-op.

WHEN SHOULD I PLAN TO DO C0-OP?

Setting up co-ops and internships takes some planning. The process requires finding an appropriate placement for you that fits into your school schedule, your geographic location and your academic interest. The jobs that may be good for you start becoming available about the middle of each semester for the following semester. If you have made contact with the co-op office by this time, you will have access to all the positions that are posted with us. As the semester progresses, those positions begin to fill and fewer opportunities are open to you. For that reason you are strongly encouraged to think about co-op early in the semester before you want to perform your work experience.

WHAT IS MY NEXT STEP?

Every student who applies for a co-op or internship position through the cooperative education program is required to attend a pre-placement workshop that details all the steps involved in the process, and prepares the student with basic information needed for successful placement. Also discussed are expectations regarding student conduct in the workplace, and resume writing and interviewing skills. After the workshop, students who wish to continue in the program meet individually with the director to finalize a resume and make specific plans for placement.

The MCC Cooperative Education Office is located in the SSC, opposite the Advising & Counseling Center in L-120 - www.manchestercc.edu/coop

Contact: Bob Henderson, Director Phone:(860) 512-3312 Email: rhenderson@manchestercc.edu

Top 10 Reasons

Why You Should Visit

MCC Career Services

#10 COMPUTER/INTERNET ACCESS FOR ALL JOB SEEKERS

#9 LABOR MARKET INFORMATION & “HOT JOB” TRENDS

#8 EMPLOYER INFORMATION INCLUDING CONTACT NAMES,

PHONE/FAX NUMBERS & ADDRESSES OF RECRUITERS THAT

REGULARLY ATTEND OUR JOB FAIRS, AS WELL AS A LIST OF

POSITIONS TYPICALLY OFFERED BY EACH COMPANY.

#7 ON-CAMPUS RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

#6 JOB FAIR INFORMATION – FULL-TIME, PART-TIME &

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

#5 CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES USING ON-LINE

INTEREST INVENTORIES/ASSESSMENT TOOLS.

#4 RESUME AND/OR COVER LETTER REVIEWS

#3 JOB SEARCH SKILLS WORKSHOPS ON RESUME WRITING,

INTERVIEWING SKILLS AND/OR OVERALL JOB SEARCH

STRATEGIES

#2 ON-LINE JOB BOARD – www.collegecentral.com/manchester

#1 BECAUSE WE’LL TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY!!!

CREATED&

COMPILEDby

JULIE GREENESenior Associate Director

of Career Services

MANCHESTERCOMMUNITY

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