Career Services Building at MiraCosta College

For Students & Alumni

Courses & Services

Credit Courses

  • Intro to Career Planning - CRLP 101 (1 unit, P/NP)
  • Career & Life Planning - CRLP 100/COUN 100
    (CSU & UC Transferable, meets CSU/Area E Requirements)
  • Internships & Cooperative Education

Services



Career Development Workshops

Online Resume Workshop & Materials

Online Resume Workshop (PPT)

Resume Workshop Packet (PDF)

Resume Rubric (PDF)

Action Words for Resumes

Templates

On-the-Spot Resume Review every Thursday during College Hour! 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

Additional Resume Templates

Job Search Tips

The Job Search Boot Camp (PPT)

  • Tips for Interviewing (DOC)
  • Informational Interview
  • Stop by the Career Center to view on and off campus jobs at the front desk.
  • Research companies by using our research library. Tap the hidden job market by using the Book of Lists and Chamber Directories.
  • Check our calendar for campus employer visits and other events.
  • Attend Career Workshops and reserve your seat by calling 760.795.6772 or stop by the front desk. See the schedule.

Find an On-Campus Job

If you are looking for on-campus employment, positions will be posted in the Jobs Binders located in the Career Center, Building 3700, Oceanside Campus, Academic Support room at the CLC, or the Student Activities office at SEC.

Federal Work Study students may apply for on-campus positions only and should bring a copy of their Award Notification to their appointment with the Student Employment Office. For additional information on federal work study, please visit the Financial Aid website or contact Financial Aid directly at 760.795.6711.

All MiraCosta College student workers must read the Student Worker Manual (PDF)

This manual was developed to aid you, the student, in understanding the policies and procedures associated with working at MiraCosta College. Should you have additional questions regarding information in this manual, please contact Student Employment Services in the Career Center, Bldg. 3700, Oceanside Campus.

Find an Off-Campus Job

If you are looking for an off-campus position, we offer access to a number of web-based employment sites. We offer additional job search support through our free workshops on researching and identifying employment opportunities, preparing professional resumes and cover letters, and interviewing techniques.  Students and alumni have access to a variety of electronic resources and Internet sites in our lab. No appointment is necessary to use the lab; however, if you'd like to attend a workshop or consult with a staff member, it's best to make arrangements in advance by calling us at (760) 795-6772.

Find an Internship

Students may access all internship listings using our online employer database, CareerPoint.
Username: gstudent, Password: w1234567. This is a guest pass to view the internship opportunities.  Once you find internships of interest, please contact the Career Center with your resume and cover letter for referrals to interview.

The student will comply with the internship program guidelines. The employment supervisor will meet at the work site with the instructor twice during the semester to evaluate the student's performance. The instructor will award academic credit for successful completion of assignments. Internship studies credit may be used for elective credit toward the associate degree. Transfer credit for this course is offered at the discretion of the transfer institution.

For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact the Career Center on the Oceanside campus, 760-757-2121 x6575.

Placement Information

Congratulations on Your New Job! Please complete the placement form so that we can track student success at the Career Center. All information is confidential and kept for our records only. If you do not wish to include all information please give as much detail as possible.

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