How to Get a Job Using College Online Placement Services

Finding a job after college or technical training can be difficult in the current economic climate. Check with student services to see if your college offers career placement or online resources to help in your job search. Many colleges and technical schools offer this for their recent graduates to provide a head start in their career.

1.  Establish an Account
Set up an account with your college's online placement service, if one is offered. Being able to access the online tools and job offerings at your convenience helps your job search.

2.  Review the List of Open Jobs 
Use the schools' career network to locate available jobs. Colleges often have agreements with local businesses for hiring graduates. If interested in a job but not sure if you are qualified, schedule a chat or a meeting with a career counselor.  They can evaluate your abilities to find a job well-suited to your skills and preferences.

3.  Write a Professional Resume.
Put together a resume, highlighting accomplishments and career objectives. Resumes must be able to be scanned, because companies, as a first applicant cut, only scan resumes for key words for their openings. If your resume can't be scanned your chances of obtaining the job you want are smaller.

4.  Polish Your Interviewing Skills
Practice interviewing in front of a mirror. A resume is a first step toward your goal, but an interview makes or breaks your chance for the job. College career counselors are able to conduct a mock interview to help you polish your skills. The more confident you are during the interview the better your chances of being called back.

5.  Professional Image 
Talk with your career counselor before the interview to determine if the corporate culture is formal or casual business attire. It is important, when applying for a job, to present a professional image in both the resume, interview and attire which fulfills the company's expectations.