‘Job Board’ available for job searching aid

Finding a job is getting tougher. The unemployment rates are rising. Keith Hall, commissioner for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, gave the following statement on Feb. 6, to the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress:

“The labor market continued to weaken dramatically in January. Total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 598,000, and the unemployment rate rose from 7.2 to 7.6 percent. January’s sharp drop in employment brings job losses to 3.6 million since the start of the recession in December 2007 (as determined by the National Bureau of Economic Research). About half of the decline occurred in the past 3 months. Job losses in January were large and widespread across the major industry sectors.”

Now, the good news. Oklahoma’s unemployment rate is 4.8 compared to the national 7.6 percent level. The OCCC Student Employment and Career Services office is ready to assist your job and career search goals.

We help students find jobs through the “Job Board” registration at www.collegecentral.com/occcc where 200-plus jobs are listed every day.

Students register with their 7-digit student ID number and may upload their résumé for employer review. We also help job-seeking-students create job search résumés and cover letters through the “Optimal Résumé” website at www.occc.optimalresume. A sharp résumé gives our students the edge in landing the right job.

Another opportunity to find work is through the upcoming “OCCC Job Fair and Health Job Fair” on Wednesday, March 4, in the Student Union. General employers will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, in the General Dining area and Health employers are scheduled from noon until 6 p.m. in College Union 2 and 3. Dress professionally and bring plenty of résumés. Many employers hire-on-the-spot. A few of the already registered employers include: Oklahoma Department of Transportation; OU Center for Public Management; Mathis Brothers Furniture; Homeland; City of Oklahoma City; VA Medical Center; OU Medical Center; and Norman Regional Health Center. More than 100 employers are anticipated and the public is welcome to attend.

Don’t despair. Visit the OCCC Student Employment and Career Services office, Main Building, room 1G7, adjacent to Student Life. Or, call 405-682-7519 for an appointment or additional information.

—Debra Vaughn
Career and Employment Services Director

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