Student Employment Services
The mission of Student Employment Services is to provide opportunities for connections between students who are seeking jobs and companies that are seeking employees.
The Job Search Process
Are you frustrated from filling out online application after online application? Never knowing if a human on the other end has even taken a look at what you sent? Did you realize who you know is 70% of a successful job search?
PTC is committed to increasing employment of the citizens of our community. As part of that commitment, we offer services that educate and train students for success in their job search.
- Business Etiquette
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Professionalism is about more than just dressing appropriately or saying the correct words; it is a manner of social graces that defines you as a professional. Check out our tips on business etiquette to better understand the established rules that professionals from all backgrounds agree upon.
- Craft Your Image
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Putting your best foot forward when going into an interview often start with dressing the part. We are here to help give you tips on how to dress for your interview.
- Resume Preparation
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Employers might receive hundreds of resumes in the mail each day, but only a few job seekers are invited to a job interview. Be sure that your resume stands out. Let us help you get prepared. Learn how to build your resume or fine-tune your existing resume.
- Cover Letter Writing
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A cover letter is written to accompany your resume any time you mail it to a prospective employer. It should be brief, business-like and addressed to a specific person. Let us help you get started.
- Networking
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During the year we offer two job fairs in collaboration with Upper Savannah Council of Governments (SCWorks). This is a great opportunity for students to get real experience interacting with HR professionals in the region.
- Interview Practice
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Interviewing for a new job can be intimidating. Practice can go along way in making you more comfortable in the interview chair. We can provide you with tips or help you practice your interview skills in-person or through a webcam.
- Job Fair Preparation
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A job fair is an amazing opportunity to browse through a multitude of companies and organizations to find your dream job. You want to put your best foot forward when attending this type of event. We've developed a preparation guide to help you get started.