Job Placement Services

Job Placement Services: Services We Offer

Job Search Strategies

A successful job search requires organization and effort. The traditional method of seeking employment is reading job ads, sending out résumés, and applying in person. However, planning and organization are critical to job search success. To increase the chances of finding employment requires a variety of methods which can save a great deal of time and effort. In the end, the valuable resources of good self-management and organizational skills yield many benefits such as:

  • a shorter period of time for new employment;
  • an increase in the numbers of interviews or job offers;
  • a reduction in the fear of unemployment; and
  • an increased potential for job satisfaction.

When searching for employment, keep in mind that employers want to know previous employment and job titles, but more importantly skills needed for employment in their organization. So, skills are the foundation of a successful and effective job search.

For assistance with the job search, contact placement services.

Current Job Listings

TMCC students can find information regarding jobs, both on and off campus. All job listings are searchable to make it easier and faster to find the job you want! Enter to view the most current job listings and get information on how to apply:

TMCC provides a free job posting service to business, industry, government and non-profit organizations.

Interview Techniques

The need for advanced preparation is paramount when it comes to the job interview. Before you can actually proceed with the interview, you will need a number of organized facts and details at your fingertips.

Prospective employees should be able to determine specific needs of the employer:

  • Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm for the job.
  • Provide pertinent information to the employer.
  • Demonstrating skills and abilities.
  • Compete with other interviewees.
  • Show initiative and knowledge about the job.
  • Maintain the employer's interest and attention through conversation.
  • Demonstrate seriousness about employment.
  • Understand job interviews are stressful situations.

Employers want to know the job seekers motivation for employment, ability to do the job and the organizational fit. For assistance with interviewing techniques, contact placement services.

Networking Opportunities

Networking can be used for many purposes - selecting a career, changing jobs, getting a promotion, relocating to a new city or starting a business. Those purposes are:

  • networking with employers to seek information regarding career choice and job availability;
  • networking with employers is the best way to make things happen for future employment;
  • networking with employers gives our office the opportunity to obtain job listings for the "Jobs Board" and the Virtual Career Fair; and
  • networking with our office helps students and alumni determine job opportunities, internships and referrals.

For practical tips on putting networking to use, contact placement services.

Resume Preparation

"It's All About You!" It's about performance in past jobs, especially accomplishments in those jobs. The resume is a document (brief overview) highlighting and promoting a job seekers skills and abilities, and it is used to present a prospective employee in the best possible light for the purpose of getting to the interview. More and more employers required the resume for employment as well as the internship experience.

For assistance with resume preparation, contact placement services.

Internship Programs

Internships are an essential way to gain valuable work experience while earning a degree. Internships are typically one-time, semester-long work experiences related to a student's field of study. Learn more about internships.

Things to consider when planning an internship:

  • 2.5 GPA or higher to qualify
  • Near the completion of your degree or certificate program
  • Must register for credit hours as credit is awarded for the successful accomplishment of specific individualized occupational learning objectives, work-time requirements and an employer evaluation
  • The total number of internship hours a student may apply to a degree in a specific instructional program is established by that academic department
  • Must have an internship advisor from a specific instructional program

Participating in an internship provides:

  • a useful understanding of the field of study/work;
  • the opportunity to explore career options while still in college;
  • the ability to gain work experience in a career field while still attending college.

An internship program guide is available for review on line.

Please contact placement services for more information and to arrange your internship.

Employer Services

Many services are available to employers who wish to hire, post job openings and participate in recruiting activities. To participate in our many events, employers may request access.

A free job posting service is available to employers for assistance in seeking qualified employees or interns.

Our services provide opportunities to build strong relationships and fulfill the needs and demands of the business community.

Other opportunities include: The TMCC Job Fair; The TMCC Virtual Career Fair (on line), internships, and on-campus recruiting. For more information on our employers' services, please contact placement services.

On-Campus Recruiting

On-campus recruiting provides an opportunity through which employers can attract and hire students who meet their employment needs. If you wish to recruit on-campus, please complete the on line recruiting form. Available recruiting dates are indicated on the form for your selection. Placement services will confirm your date(s) via e-mail and provide further instructions.

Career Fairs

Different career fairs are provided where students, alumni and the community have the opportunity to seek employment. Career fairs are a great opportunity to educate participants about employer organizations and their hiring needs and employers have the opportunity to gather resumes from interested candidates.

Virtual Career Fair

This convenient job search method is available to students, alumni and the community who are seeking employment. Go online to review employer information and job opportunities.

Participate in the TMCC online Virtual Career Fair during April each year. It's free! This Web site is only available during April.

Our virtual career fair is facilitated through Web pages and e-mail. It is a useful recruitment method for employers who have a limited amount of time and finances to allocate to employee recruitment. The fair is also a convenient way to make contact with diverse and talented students and alumni of TMCC who are seeking employment.

Employers - join the college in providing this online career fair to the community. For more information, please contact TMCC placement services.

TMCC Fall Job Fair

TMCC sponsors an on-campus job fair during the fall semester each year for all students, alumni and community members.

Employers are invited to participate in the job fair and recruit for open positions with their organization. Nothing beats that face-to-face interaction to determine suitability for open positions. If you would like to be notified of the TMCC Job Fair, please send a message with your company information.

Join us in providing this opportunity where students, alumni and employers come together to network and explore job opportunities.

Workshops

Free on line workshops for job search, resume writing, cover letter, internship can be found on the following Web sites:

For more information on preparation for the job search and securing employment, please contact placement services.