Getting a Job After College!

for Information contact:
Jolene Howerton by phone at (417) 455-5618
Fax: (417) 455-5619 (if you are looking for Crowder Jobs go here)

Crowder College has an interactive job board where companies post jobs and students can post their resumes and apply for positions. It is called, "HireCrowderFirst.Com" and it is helping many of our students find employment.

Additionally... The Career Services Center has several bulletin boards on campus that are designated for job postings. We welcome full time, part time, temporary, as well as summer job/internship openings. Employers are encouraged to be specific on the qualifications they are looking for so we can help screen for those qualities. To list a job, please contact Jolene Howerton.

JOB FAIRS AND CAREER EXPO & TRANSFER DAYS: These events are hosted by Career Services Center and will be posted on Crowder’s Events Calendar. The Job Fair will be schedule every April and the Career Expo & Transfer Day will be every September. We also host smaller special career events throughout the fiscal year. If you are interested in participating in any or all of the events, please contact Jolene Howerton.

CAMPUS INTERVIEWS: The Career Services Center can arrange campus interviews with qualified students and alumni at the employer’s convenience. We encourage scheduling these visits well in advance to allow us time to publicize widely enough to offer you a good selection of candidates.

DISTRIBUTION OF COMPANY INFORMATION:
The Career Services Center maintains a file of company information for use by students and alumni. This information may be used as reference material for class assignments, and as preparation for interviews and examine career opportunities. (Please send us your company information for our reference files.)

All services offered are free of charge to participating companies. For more information contact ...

What can Crowder College’s Career Resource Center do for you?

Career Assessment

www.missouriconnections.org – This site will link you to Kuder an interest and skills assessment profile tool which will help you to determine which career area is right for you.

www.collegegrad.com – This web site is free to students and can help you with interest and skills assessments toward your career.

Career Research

www.collegegrad.com – Career research and job readiness information

www.GreatHires.org – Local job and career information sponsored by the state of Missouri

www.missouriconnections.org – Online resources for career planning sponsored by Department of

Elementary and Secondary

Vocational Biographies – Read about individual careers
Books, videos, soft-ware – Learn about careers requiring various levels of education, networking and interview tactics, how to create resumes and cover letters
Computer lab – Check e-mail for employer contacts, career research, and available workshops in applications, resumes, cover letters, interviewing and thank you or follow-up letters.
Assistance in finding jobs and keeping jobs
Fresh Starts - Resume, application, and letter review
Part time job listings while in school
Work Study position listings
Full-time listings once you graduate
Practice interview skills
Advice on networking with employers

Career Services & Student Success Center

Along with placement, the Career Services Center can also help students:

Discover your strengths and weaknesses to help you make a career choice that fits YOU!

Take personality tests.

Learn your current skill level as well as abilities through continued study.
Take a career interest inventory.

Learn how to connect with employers.
• Personal networking.
• Finding the hidden job markets.
• Using the Internet.

Fine tune your cover letters, resumes, and thank you letters.
• Learn how to let employers know you have what they are looking for.
• Learn how to use cover letters, resumes, and thank you letters to YOUR benefit.
• Learn what the industry standards are for resumes and IF you want to follow them.

Polish your interview skills.
• Learn about researching a company to know all you can before an interview.
• Gain confidence by making sure your first impression WILL impress.
• Learn how to convey your marketable skills so the employers will WANT to hire you.

Salary negotiation skills can start your career off with the knowledge that you’ll be paid what your skills are worth.
• Research regional cost of living and employment trends so you’ll know your bargaining position.
• Learn the secrets employers use when hiring to get the best qualified employees for the least amount of money.

Maintain a positive attitude when looking for work.
• If you begin to feel negative, employers will pick up on this and not be drawn towards hiring you.
• Work closely with the Career Services Center to help you view the process as getting one step closer to your goal rather than a negative experience. Remember each time you receive a, “No.” it puts you one step closer to that inevitable, “YES!”
Learn how to become a GREAT employee so you can keep that terrific job once you get it.
• The Career Services Center has over 300 sources consisting of videos, books, posters, software, and games related to careers exploration, job seeking, and how to become a valued employee.

All sources are available for loan to current students as well as local area school districts K-12. For more information:

Jolene Howerton by phone at (417) 455-5618
Fax: (417) 455-5619

General Resources

We have listed below for you some of the internet sites that might help you in choosing your career. Please understand that this is only a small portion of what's out on the internet for job seekers. Also, we want you to know that Crowder College does not guarantee the content of these sites. As a warning; please be very careful about disclosing personal information and read the fine print because you could be charged a usage fee. There are enough "free" site out there that are funded through advertising or government agencies that fees are rarely justified.

FOR YOUR MAJOR CAREER CHOICE LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING CHOICES:

http://mapping-your-future.org - You can perform career searches, match your interests with careers, review careers by clusters, and visit featured careers.
www.acinet.org - General Job outlook, employer locator, state employment information, employability check-up, wages & trends, and financial aid advisor.
www.occupationalinfo.org - This web site is put out by the U.S. Dept. of Labor and lists the complete Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). Information of job titles and descriptions with direct links to a dozen other career related informational site.
www.dol.gov/ - Labor Department's web page with all sorts of links to employment related national statistics.
www.bls.gov/oco/ - This will provide you with an on-line copy of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor and is available each year. The jobs listed will show the nature of work, working conditions, employment, training and qualifications needed, potential for advancement, job outlook, earnings potential, and sources for more information.
www.personalitytype.com – What is your personality? This web site will help you determine what type you are when deciding on a major. By understanding your personality you will be better prepared when you interview for jobs.
www.missourieconomy.org - Missouri's Economic Research & Info Center web page where you can find info on economic indicators, industry & occupational studies, regional info, and community issues.
www.keirsey.com - This site offers various tests to learn your personality type and how that might relate to a career.
www.careervoyages.gov – When you are not sure how the career you have chosen compares; explore the career options listed at Career Voyages and learn about high growth jobs projected wages for your job.

FOR JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

www.greathires.org - Register with the State of Missouri job service. This site offers yearly wage information and projections, job listings by county, and job listings throughout the nation.
www.kansasjoblink.com - Register with the State of Kansas job service to conduct a job search, research career information, receive e-mails on new job openings, build an on-line resume, and learn about other jobseeker services.
www.state.ar.us/esd/ - Register with the Arkansas state job service, check out job opportunities, and access labor market information.
www.oesc.state.ok.us/ - Register with the Oklahoma state job service and look at job opportunities that are in our area.
www.dol.gov/odep - Labor Dept.'s Office of Disability Employment Policy web site that provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities.
www.jobweb.com - National Association of Colleges & Employer's website that offers career and job-search advice/information for new college graduates.
www.jobbankinfo.org – This web site will allow you to gain job search tips, information for job seekers, job market information, and employer's listings.
www.employmentspot.com/ - You will be able to select job-specific and state-specific job listings, step-by-step tips on creating a great resume, salary and benefits information, and salary negotiation strategies.
hotjobs.yahoo.com/ - Hot jobs via Yahoo, search for jobs using keywords or region of the country, post your resume, get fax numbers to submit your resume, and special featured jobs information.
www.coolworks.com – Want to land that summer job at a fun place then check out cool works for ob listings in resort, and vacation spots.

FOR COMPUTER JOBS

www.ihirenetworkadministrators.com/default.asp - If you are looking for a career in the computer networking field or related area then check out ihirenetworkadministrators for your new job.
www.dice.com – This web site lists Hi-tech jobs and allows you to job search, post resumes, and offers career links.
www.networking.computerjobs.com/ - Looking for that computer network position then this is another web site and can help you with job listings by skill, key word, region of the country, IT resources, and will you allow you to post your resume.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

www.score.org – So…you have decided to try your hand in the small business arena! Then you need to look at the counseling service offered through SCORE this is run mostly by retired business personnel. Their main purpose is to help individuals like you to get a new company or business started. They look at issues on creating a business plan and government funding or a small business loan.