Search for a Job
Looking for a part-time job or maybe a new career? We can help.
At Howard Community College, we are proud to offer HCC Job Connection as your primary online resource for part-time and full-time internships and jobs. HCC Job Connection lists openings provided by local employers who want to hire HCC students and community members for their internships and jobs.
Job Fairs
HCC holds a series of job fairs throughout the year. These fairs offer an opportunity to meet with employers on campus and discuss job openings in person. Please check our calendar of events for our next fair.
Companies Recruiting On Campus
Throughout the academic year, employers visit HCC to recruit students for positions they have available within their companies. Employers may have part-time, full-time, skilled or unskilled positions available.
Howard Community College is pleased to offer companies the chance to inform students of employment opportunities through recruiting sessions. On Campus Recruiting schedule.
Prepare for Search
Before reaching out to an employer, you want to make sure your resume, cover letter, and interview skills are the best they can be. We can help with the online resources, tips, and presentations via the tabs below. Also reach out to our counselors, who can meet with you one-on-one to develop search strategies, review your resume and prepare for your interviews.
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Resumes
Your resume is a key document in your job search as it represents you to employers before they meet you in person. Its purpose is to get you invited for an interview, and therefore it must describe how your skills, experience and training match a job’s requirements and meet an employer’s needs.
To get help with writing a resume that will create a strong impression, we suggest that you take advantage of the following services:
- View a presentation, “Writing a Resume”,with presenter's notes included.
- Get a copy of our Cover Letters and Resumes guide
- Schedule an appointment with a career counselor for help on writing and formatting a resume. Call 443-518-1340 for an appointment.
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Cover Letter
A cover letter promotes you, presenting a compelling case that you have the interest, skills, training and experience to perform well in a given job or internship. Cover letters are best when you can articulate the fit between the company/position needs and your experiences.
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Interviews
The interview is your opportunity to convince the employer that you are the most qualified candidate for the job opening. Thorough preparation is the best way to ensure a successful interview. Here are some useful tools and services that will help you prepare.
1. Learn the Fundamentals
- See information on:
- The purpose of the interview
- Behavioral and situational interviews
- Dress for Success (for both men and women)
- The parts of the interview and evaluating offers
- Making a preparation checklist
- Guidelines for answering and asking questions
2. Get Assistance
Meet with a career counselor for help with interviewing, including asking your counselor to go through a mock interview with you. Call 443-518-1340 or stop by RCF-302 to make an appointment.
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Job Search Resources
Short videos about successful interviewing
How to Answer Behavior Based Interview Questions - Ohio State University video
How to Ace an Interview - 5 Tips from a Harvard Career Advisor (includes information on phone and Skype interviews):
Tips and guides on interviewing
Guide to Job Interviewing Resources and Tools - Quintessential Guide
Job search strategies
Looking for a job is a time consuming process. Review these tips on how to stay organized during your job search.
Fraudulent Job Postings
– Fraudulent and Scam Job Postings (University of Colorado – Boulder)