Job Placement System
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TOOL
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+ Matches student interests and background to job 
requirements and skills.
+ Effects immediate notification of jobs throughout the 
Maricopa colleges.
+ Provides computerized job referral notices for students to 
present to  employers when interviewing 
+ Prints numerous copies of job referrals for posting on 
boards and mailing to faculty.

IMPORTANT FEATURES OF TOOL
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+ Improves communication link between employers and 
placement office.
+ Provides system for student follow-up.
+ Increases professionalism of job search process.
+ Enables the college to respond more efficiently to 
community needs.
+ Effectively assists students in achieving their career 
goals.

WHO WOULD USE THIS TOOL?
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+ Students and alumni of any Maricopa community college. 
+ Employers.

HOW DOES THE TOOL SUPPORT EFFECTIVE AND LEARNING?
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+ Teaches students an important part of the career 
development process, how to   
  access and apply for jobs.
+ Introduces students to the career center and the resources 
they can access   
  to effectively learn the job search process.
+ Teaches students how to access learning tools in the 
Career Center. 
	a) Resume Writing 
	b) Interviewing Skills 
	c) Computerized Guidance Processes: G.I.S., Discover 
	d) Networking Skills 
	e) The Hidden Job Market

CONTACT PERSON
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Judy Bloyer, SCC          423-6513