| Why go to a career college? To get your dream job, | | | | Don't load it down with fancy decoration or needless |
| of course! Whether you focus on health care, | | | | commentary about how terrific you are. Let your |
| creative arts, criminal justice, or any other career | | | | accomplishments speak for themselves. |
| area, when you complete your program you'll be | | | | 6. The career services office may also have access |
| looking forward to putting your skills to use in a | | | | to local job listings. The key is to be realistic! Make |
| rewarding new career. | | | | sure that your qualifications match what the |
| But becoming qualified is the first step in your | | | | employer is looking for. |
| journey. To get that dream job, you have to know | | | | 7. Professional appearance is important. When you go |
| the secrets of successful job hunting. You need to | | | | for an interview, remember that the employer is |
| know how to find job opportunities, how to apply, | | | | hiring someone who will be working as a member of |
| and what to do when you land that all-important | | | | the team, and who will be representing the business |
| interview. | | | | or office. Dress appropriately. |
| Fortunately, most accredited career colleges and | | | | 8. Do your research. If you apply to an administrative |
| technical schools know that getting the training you | | | | assistant position at a local business, take the time to |
| need is only the first step. Many schools have | | | | find out more about what the company does. |
| dedicated career services offices that help graduates | | | | 9. If at first you don't succeed, keep trying! |
| find jobs. These offices may be called by many | | | | Sometimes hiring decisions are made because of |
| different names, such as job placement or career | | | | personality, or for reasons that may seem hard to |
| planning, but the goal is to help you find that perfect | | | | figure out. Don't worry. A positive attitude is the |
| job. | | | | most important thing you can bring to a job |
| Here are some valuable tips: | | | | interview. |
| 1. When you are looking for a career school, check | | | | 10. What's the best way to make sure that the |
| out the career services office. Make sure the college | | | | school you want to attend has a dedicated career |
| or career school has a dedicated career advisor who | | | | services department? You need to get free |
| will take the time to work with you personally. | | | | information. When you first start your college search, |
| 2. When you enroll, get to know the career services | | | | go online to a reputable college directory. You can |
| staff. Start planning your new career before | | | | enter the search terms that fit your situation, such |
| graduation. | | | | as "associate degree" and your home town or ZIP |
| 3. Many career services offices offer seminars or | | | | code. The directory will show you a variety of |
| classes where they provide information about how to | | | | choices. Check them out and compare programs, |
| conduct a job search. Take advantage of their | | | | financial aid opportunities, career services, and |
| experience! | | | | schedules. Then with one click you can get free |
| 4. Some college career counselors offer mock job | | | | information from the schools you've chosen. If the |
| interviews. These give you the opportunity to | | | | schools offer job placement services, then make |
| practice and hone your interview skills. | | | | your choices and apply. |
| 5. Make certain your resume is clear and accurate. | | | | |