Leslie Landry
Office Manager
SJAC room 110B
713.718.6075
leslie.landrey@hccs.edu
Online:
The HCC-Central Job Placement Office is committed to assisting current and former HCC students who are seeking full-time, part-time, and temporary employment. We offer:
- Weekly updated Job listings.
- On-campus Recruiting events.
- Individual Counseling/Coaching
- Internship and Field Experience Opportunities
- Job Fairs (held each semester).
- Seminars on: Resume & Cover Letter Essentials; Interviewing Strategies; Preparing for the Career Fair; Key Strategies for the Job Search; “Dress-for-Success” Essentials; and “Is This Job Offer For You?”
- Career Guidance Software
- Internet Equipped Computers
- Career Resource/Reference Library
- Free Resume Fax Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is your location and normal office hours?
A. The Job Placement Office at the Central campus is located in Room
110 B of the San Jacinto Building (SJAC). We are open Monday-Friday
from 8-4:30 during the long semesters and open 8-6:30 Monday-Thursday
during the Summer. Also, only during the Summer, we are closed on Fridays
Q. I don’t attend Houston
Community College but I would like to use the Job Placement Services.
A. Sorry. Job Placement Services are exclusively for the current 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 to see any of our books on
resume writing, the job search, etc.
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 need to initially attend one of our “Student Orientations” which
will then register you with Job Placement and enable you to utilize all
of our services. This can be done by either coming by our office at SJAC
Room 110 B and signing up for an Orientation or calling 713-718-6174
to schedule one.
Q. When can I meet with one of your Job Developers if I have private
concerns about my job search or need more individualized attention?
A. Job and career development services are primarily offered by appointment.
To make an appointment, please call 713-718-6174 or stop by and see us
in SJAC 110B.
Q. I am a full time student and 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 of our listing employers
want to hire students part time.
Q. I am a full time student but my spouse was recently laid off. Can
I use the Job Placement Services to help my spouse find work?
A. If your spouse currently attends or formerly attended classes at HCCS,
we can certainly help.
Q. I “registered” with
another campus Job Placement office a few semesters back. Do I still
need to sign up and make an appointment at Central College?
A. Yes. Each office keeps its own student records. Here at Central College,
we keep student files for three years. Needless to say, it is each individual
student’s responsibility to update their resume’, work history,
skills, and contact information.
Q. I don’t know much about resumes and all that’s
involved in conducting a job search. Can you do all of 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 resume’. If
you have never written a resume’, one of our job developers can
assist you. We can help you refine your document, work on your career
or job search strategies, and help you find examples of effective cover
letters. We will also direct you to job fairs, offer coaching, workshops,
mock interviews, as well as show you books, web sites, and additional
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. When are your Career Fairs held?
A. The Job Placement Office sponsors various career fairs during the
academic year. For specific dates and information come by our office
around mid-August to obtain a Career Fair calendar for the upcoming
academic year.