Finding the perfect job to fit odd schedules and pay decently is virtually impossible in today’s competitive market. For students at Fresno City College, however, the task of obtaining a job can be very simple with the help of the Employee Resource Center.

Whether you are looking for a job on or off campus, the center works with you to equip you with the skills to job hunt effeciently. The Resource center is not a placement agency; it simply guides students to success. By reviewing students’ resumes, giving tips on how to speak, dress and carry themselves during an interview and even providing an interactive website for students to search for a job, the resource center has become a sort of hotspot for students and employers alike.

Sean Henderson, a Resource Center staff member said, “We know our students are a commodity in the workforce.” He later added, “Our job is to teach; the student’s job is to choose.”

The first step in finding a job at the Resource Center is to log on to www.jobs.fresnocitycollege.edu and browse the hundreds of jobs available.

Accessing the website means connecting directly with employers. By giving your email address, the employer contacts you as soon as he/she has a spot available for you. If you need extra assistance, you can talk to a staff member or a student employee to give you further instructions for any questions you might have. According to Henderson, the fastest a student has ever received employment has been within 24 hours, but those results are not guaranteed.

For students working on campus, however, the prerequisites to apply for a job often change. Most (but not all) positions available on campus often require the student to qualify for Federal Workstudy, or a federal grant that one applies for when submitting their financial aid application. This pays the student as the source of income is directly taken from the grant.

Jobs that require Federal Workstudy may include library jobs, student aides and tutors. Most students on Federal Workstudy work no more than 15 hours, so if you are looking for a full-time job, then looking off-campus for employment might be a better choice.

Julio Silva, a first-year Chemical Biology major, is one of the many tutors working at the Tutoring Center on campus. His current responsibilities are to provide help to students in the areas of Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, Psychology and Economics.

“The toughest part of the job is being able to help everyone at the same time. You want to give equal attention to all students, but some need it more than others,” said Silva.

He did go on to add that his job,”is a decent job. There’s no manual labor and it is self-rewarding as I am being able to help other students.”

There are still jobs available for those students that are still searching. According to Norma Handy, head of employment for the library on campus, there are two positions available for morning and evening shifts in the library.

For those that are already employed Henderson advices you to “manage your time, learn how to say no, and don’t quit.”