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Is it your first job? Are you a seasoned professional?
There is a lot to think about when you are looking for work. As a job seeker pursuing a new or better career, you will find a variety of FREE resources & services. Our team is here to help you with your job search.
We have 3 Tiers of services to fit your needs.
- Tier 1: Self-Directed Services
- Tier 2: Group Services
- Tier 3: Individualized Services
Tier 1: Self Directed Services
Ohlone College Career Link
Career Link is Ohlone College's official online and mobile app platform that connects you to jobs, internships, job fairs, and other Career Center events. New employers, jobs, and internship opportunities are being added daily.
Getting Started:
Please register on Career Link at Ohlone Career Link. Complete your "Profile" and upload a resume under "Resumes and Cover Letters".
Note: Must be enrolled in the WIOA program or a Premier Career Services participant to receive access. Call 510.742.2323 for more information.
CalJOBS
CalJOBS will allow you to search for the latest job openings, post a résumé online, find career guidance, search for training and education programs, and find information on local employers.
Computer and Lab Equipment
Ohlone College's Tri-Cities Career Center provides computers with internet access to assist you in your job search. Each computer is equipped with Microsoft Office Suite. The career center also provides a telephone, E-fax, fax, and scanner services for job search.
Resource Library
The Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center provides you with a variety of resources and information to assist in your career exploration and job search.
- Text and Video Career Resource Library of various employment and training topics.
- Community resources information and daily local newspapers.
- Assistance in researching colleges and universities, vocational, and other specialized training institutions.
- Labor market information.
- Various assessment tools for career planning.
- Auxiliary aids and services available to individuals with disabilities.
Typing Certification
A certified typing test will be given by appointment only. No fee. Phone for availability. 510.742.2323.
Tier 2: Group Services
Workshops & Webinars
To view a listing of the workshops and webinars offered at the Career Center, please see our digital Calendar
Workshops and Events are held at multiple locations. Please note the location of the workshop or event you plan to attend.
Credit 101
A condensed workshop that covers the basics of how credit works and how to improve your score.
Dynamic Resumes
Keep those resumes fresh…an outstanding resume is your ticket to an interview. Learn about current trends and industry-specific language for resumes.
Effective Job Search Strategies
Got the job seeker blues? Learn about the “hidden job market”, and job search techniques that will increase your chances of finding a job. Guaranteed to get you motivated and active!
How to Choose Your Major
Unsure about your major? Ever wonder how your major relates to future careers? Come to this workshop to learn how to navigate the career and major exploration processes, discover career options and specific majors available at Ohlone and beyond. Learn how your interests, personality, skills, and values can assist you to evaluate which career is the best match for you.
Want to learn how to use the #1 online professional networking tool for your job search? Learn the basics of LinkedIn, including setting up a profile, managing account settings, how to add and remove connections, work with the Inbox, and how to join Groups.
Optimize Your Job Search
Learn key resume, interviewing, and job search tips. Explore the various resources Ohlone College’s Tri‐Cities One‐Stop Career Center has to offer, including employment and training opportunities.
Perfecting the Interview
Brush up on existing knowledge and discover proven and effective strategies/techniques to prepare job seekers for the “lifecycle” (before, during and after) of an interview.
Information Sessions
Information sessions bring company recruiters onto campus allowing you to get in-depth information on their business. These sessions allow you to get insight into a company’s organizational culture, current employment and internship openings, career pathways, and their hiring process. Information sessions also provide networking opportunities between you and company representatives.
Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events.
Career Fairs
Career Fairs are offered to assist you to meet and connect with local employers for jobs and internships. The Career Center host fairs that are open to all industries as well as focused career fairs that have included healthcare, and seasonal employment. The Career Center's two big career fairs take place in September and May. To assist you to prepare for the next career fair, the Career Center offers career fair prep workshops and webinars.
Fall Career Fair schedule:
- General Career Fair: September 27th, 2018
- Seasonal Hiring Career Fair: October 10th, 2018
- Non-Profit and Government Career Fair: November 15th, 2018
Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events.
Employer Tabling
Employer tabling provides you an opportunity to meet and network with local employers who have current employment and internships opportunities. These in-person interactions provide you with an opportunity to discuss your skills, qualifications, and experiences with company representatives. These events allow you to share your resume and potentially set-up an interview with the company.
Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events.
Drop-In Interviews
Drop-in Interviews allow you the opportunity to interview with up to 4 different company representatives in a short amount of time. Similar to speed networking, drop-in interviews are coordinated in 15-minute intervals, and you decide which companies to meet. This recruitment platform favors the job seeker because of the emphasis it places on the recruiter to extend an employment offer before their desired candidate moves on and speaks to other another employer.
Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events.
Industry Forums
Industry forums are panel discussions of industry-specific employers discussing their particular industry and workforce trends. Panelist represent major employers and discuss relevant employment trends, desired skills, employment outlooks and strategies for obtaining employment with their companies.
Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events.
Tier 3: Individualized Services
Drop-In Advising | Counseling Sessions
Drop-in for a 15-minute session to have your resume critiqued, get assistance with your job search, or ask questions about career pathways. Meet with a Career Advisor on Mondays, or a Recruiter on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Recruiter Services:
- Job Openings
- Salary Negotiation
- Industry Trends
- Resume Critique
- Interview Assistance
- Background Checks
Tuesday @ 12PM – 2PM at Ohlone College Newark Campus in RM: NC-1211.
Wednesday @ 10AM – 12PM at Ohlone College Newark Campus in RM: NC-1211.
Career Advisor Services:
- Job and Internship Search Assistance
- Industry Trends
- Interview Assistance
- Resume Critique
- Salary Negotiations
- Career Assessments
- Career Exploration
- Career Pathways
Monday @ 12PM—2PM at Ohlone College Newark Campus in RM: NC-1211.
Background Checks & Skills Assessment
Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center can provide you with a criminal background check for your job-search activities. No fee for individuals enrolled in the WIOA program. (This service will be made available soon)
Ohlone College Career Center offers a variety of assessment testing tools to evaluate the level of your knowledge for specific job-related skills. Assessments include Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, typing test, data entry, and ten key.
For more information contact Veronica Bellot:
- Email: veronicab@slingshotconnections.com
- Phone: 408-247-8233
Scholarships for Certifications and Degree Programs
For individuals pursuing degrees from in-demand occupations, Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center may be able to pay enrollment fees for your final year or final semester at Ohlone College. For a list of approved industries, make an appointment to see a career advisor. Email: careercenter@ohlone.edu.
Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center also offers a number of job training opportunities that can provide you with industry-recognized credentials for in-demand occupations. These trainings will offer you new or upgraded skills to make you more competitive in your job search. Enrollment into a training program is based on available funding and certain eligibility requirements. Only state-approved training centers can be accessed for training: approved training locations
Note: Must be enrolled in the WIOA program to request/receive access to these services. Call 510.742.2323 for more information.
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
On-the-Job Training is a training option that offers you hands-on work-based learning. Training is designed and provided to you by an employer. OJT funds can be leveraged as an incentive for a business to bring you on as an employee. Check-in with the Career Center to see if an appropriate employer is a right fit for you.
Note: Must be enrolled in the WIOA program to request/receive access to these services. Call 510.742.2323 for more information.
Supportive Services
Supportive Services are used to enable an individual’s successful participation in career and training activities. Approval of supportive services will be determined on an individual basis. Supportive Services may only be provided to individuals who are enrolled in the WIOA program and are receiving career services and/or training services.
Premier Career Services staff have 15 years of experience providing career services to job seekers and employee referrals to employers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Premiere Career Services provides access to employment opportunities by networking and partnering with employers in private and public sectors, recruitment agencies, and community organizations. For more information, contact Danny Navarrete. Email: danny@premierecareers.com or phone: 510-246-4955.
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids CalWORKs encourages personal responsibility and accountability. It is committed to helping individuals receive an education and instruction that will provide employment opportunities. CalWORKs promotes short-term training, as well as life-long learning. The ultimate goal of the program is to assist CalWORKs students with vocational and educational training programs, which will lead to self-sufficiency.
Note: Must be enrolled in the WIOA program to request/receive access to these services. Call 510.742.2323 for more information.
JOB/INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT SUPPORT (CASE MANAGEMENT)
Career advisors will work one-on-one with you to provide customized information and resources on current labor market information, job listings, career guidance, and information relating to in-demand occupations and earnings. Career Advisors can also support you by reviewing training options and assessing your interest and skills if you are interested in exploring a new career.