Back to class...back to work!

Summer classes are starting, and for many of you, that also means finding job for the summer (or longer). The Student Employment office has a few tools to help you locate a position.

Career Connection - Our on-line job posting system that is only available to current TTC students and alumni.  We generally approve jobs each day on the system and average 140 - 150 active jobs on a typical day.  If you are not registered, you are missing some great opportunities that can only be found there.  Create an account (if you do not have one), upload a resume, and apply on-line for most of the positions. Be sure to check this site regularly as we also post announcements of employer visits and other events that might help you find the right job.

Outside Searches - Our web site has an organized listing of other helpful job search tools. Take advantage of this page to maximize your search. 

Finding employment is never an easy process, but by using these sources we hope you will maximize the use of your time.

Stand out from the crowd

Today's job market is extremely competitive. For every open position you can expect to compete with dozens of other applicants at a minimum. Sometimes even hundreds. Managers cannot afford to interview everyone, so they generally select 5 - 10 of the top candidates. How can you make the cut?

• Address the needs of the position rather than trying to list every accomplishment in your life
• Use key words from the position description in your resume
• Organize your resume so that the most important information for the position is listed first

Using a generic resume that you send out for every position is poor use of your time. You must convince the hiring manager that you are a good candidate for "their" position. The use of key words and addressing the position requirements will do just that.