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Career Planning and Placement
| The Career Planning and Placement Office provides training support for workforce development that prepares students for employment, improves their life skills and advances their personal growth. The following services are provided by the Career Planning and Placement Office: career skills assessments; resume writing assistance and critiquing for career-related activities; internship and co-op opportunities; job listings for full-time and part-time jobs; career fairs; employability skills workshops and seminars; research on graduate and employer satisfaction; announcements of job vacancies submitted by employers throughout the region; application screenings and employment referrals; and on-site recruitment opportunities to employers. |
Judy Jimmerson
Career Services Director
229.430.3514
jjimmerson@albanytech.edu
Julie Pettway
Career Services Assistant
229.430.0516
jpettway@albanytech.edu
Sandra Sutton
Career Services Assistant
229.430.3939
ssutton@albanytech.edu
Location and Hours of Operation:
Career Development Center
Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-4pm
Walk-ins are welcome from 9 am to noon Monday through Thursday. Appointments are available after noon on Monday through Thursday. Students are seen on Fridays by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please contact Judy Jimmerson at 229.430.3514, Julie Pettway at 229.430.0516 or Sandra Sutton at 229.430.3939.
Job Preparation Assistance
Job Search Assistance
- Job Boards in Buildings A, B and F
- Computerized Job Search
- Department of Labor Job Bank
- State Job Banks
- Federal Job Banks
- International Job Information
- Referral Opportunities
- Co-op Information
Job Search Resources
- Automated Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Career Fairs
- Cover Letter Software
- Resume Writing Software
- Interviewing Software
- Salary Negotiation Software
- Employability Skills Software
- On-line Employer Research
- Career Resource Library
- U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a job posted on the job board?
All students and graduates must complete an application for job search assistance and return it to the Office of Career Services. Services will be provided based upon services requested.
Will Career Services “place” me in a job once I graduate?
No. Career Services is able to assist with employability skills and make referrals for employment but there are no guarantees.
Are job postings only for Albany Technical College’s students and graduates?
Yes.
Do I have to make an appointment to receive services at the Career Center?
No. Services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
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Upcoming Events for
June 2013
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Cover Letter, Resume & Thank You Letter Workshop
June 06, 2013
10:00 am
Career Development Center
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Job Search Workshop
June 13, 2013
10:00 am
Career Development Center
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Interviewing Skills Workshop
June 20, 2013
10:00 am
Career Development Center
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Career Portfolio Workshop
June 27, 2013
10:00 am
Career Development Center
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Services offered:
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Resume Workshops |
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Career Portfolio Creation |
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Interviewing skills |
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Mock Interviews |
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Employer On Site Recruitment |
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Job Search Skills |
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Job Application Assistance |
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Workshop Request Form
Download here: Resume_Workshop_Request_Form.doc
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