DOL releases new guide for women in green jobs

THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR HAS RELEASED A GUIDE TO HELP WOMEN PREPARE FOR, FIND AND SUCCEED IN GREEN JOBS.

The online publication, available at http://www.dol.gov/wb/Green_Jobs_Guide/GreenJobs%20Final_11.2011.pdf will help workers learn about a range of in-demand and emerging jobs, as well as job training opportunities and career development tools, in the clean energy economy.

Heads up Business students!

If you are a business student at City College of San Francisco that is looking for work, or internships, check out the John Adams Business Department BLOG: http://jadbiz.com

This blog will put you in touch with employers that are specifically interested in hiring City College students in various business related fields. You can also subscribe so that you receive direct information to you mailbox.

For more information, email careerchat@ccsf.edu

Welcome Back

The City College of San Francisco Career Centers will be reopening for the Spring semester on January 17,2012. Hours are as follows:

Ocean Campus: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Closed for Lunch – 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Evening Hours – Tuesday, 4:00 pm – 6 pm

Mission Campus: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Closed for Lunch – 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

John Adams Campus: Mondays Only – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Lunch Break – 12 noon – 1:00 pm

Due to budget constraints, the Career Centers are understaffed, therefore, we ask that you email careerchat@ccsf.edu if you are unable to reach us by telephone.

Winter Break

The Career Development and Placement Centers are closed from Winter Break until January 17, 2012. If you have any questions, please email careerchat@ccsf.edu starting January 1, 2012.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

“Women Employed”

Women Employed:

www.womenemployed.org is an online resource that is committed to improving the economic status of women and removing barriers to economic equity.  Check them out and subscribe to their WE-Zine.

Sprint Retail Job Fair

Sprint Retail Job Far

Registration is required

Please call 401-4872 to reserve your spot!

December 7, 2011

3120 Mission St

8:30 a.am.

NEW Digital Media and ICT website

www.digictjobs.com offers community college students, faculty and employers interested in digital media and ICT internships and jobs an opportunity to match students and employers based on career categories and skills sets.  Students can customize their searches, postings and profiles.  Join today!  It’s easy and it’s FREE…..

Networking Tips

Ever heard a “personal pitch”?

These are quick and concise statements of who you are and what you want to do.  Your personal pitch is usually a quick 3o seconds response to the question:  Tell me something about yourself ?

To find more about how  to “Network Like a Pro”, go to cacareercafe.com

or to review a number of examples check out 15SecondPitch.com.

Resume Update

Food for Thought

In pursuit of the perfect resume, here are some thoughts:

The top of the resume needs to grab  the employers attention.  Therefore, a long description of the position you’re  seeking isn’t necessary.  You should highlight instead your top accomplishments.

To describe yourself  as “experienced” is too  vague, so be specific.

To state you are a “team player” isn’t always enough.  Describe your team efforts with team action.

Remember,  you need to be dynamic!  Don’t wait for the interview, show enthusiasm and energy.

Finally, you do not need to add:  references upon request.

Internship in San Francisco

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi offers an internship for college students and graduates interested in the House of Representatives and her work as a Congresswoman.

For more information or to apply, go to

http://pelosi.house.gov/youth/internships.shtml