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Finding Job Opportunities

Successful job searches take preparation, planning, multiple approaches and good follow-up! A counselor at NVCC can be a great help in finding job listings and opportunities that match your skills and experience

Networking
One of the most effective job search techniques is networking. Establishing contacts in your chosen field can give you access to the "hidden job market;" i.e., the majority of available jobs that are never advertised to the general public.

Tell me more about networking!

Job Listings
Click here to access NOVATRAK for current job listings.

Job Fairs and Other Career Events
NVCC hosts and/or participates in several career events throughout the year.

Show me a calendar of upcoming events.

Job Listings on the Internet
-Take me to internet addresses that focus on local opportunities. (http://www.nvcc.edu/careerstart/students/local.htm)
-I want to explore internet links that list national job openings (http://www.nvcc.edu/careerstart/students/national.htm).
-I want to explore federal government opportunities (http://www.nvcc.edu/careerstart/students/doc/federaljobs.doc)

 

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