Today's Jobs

Strategies for Today’s Jobs!

Get the strategies you need for a successful job search in today’s competitive market. 

Finding a job requires time, a strategic approach, and resources. Strategies for Today’s Jobs is a month-long course that offers comprehensive job search strategies and one-on-one coaching support to help you get your next great job. Students will learn about the job search process from start to finish, get real practice with stages of the application process, and access to tools like JobScan, Big Interview, YouScience, and Handshake. 

You’ll get:

  • 1-on-1 career coaching to address your unique job search needs
  • Resume & cover letter writing assistance
  • Access to Jobscan, a tool that analyzes resume effectiveness
  • Face-to-face & remote interview practice using Big Interview (AI driven software)
  • Networking experience and strategies
  • Help creating a personal brand & elevator pitch
  • LinkedIn & Indeed training
  • Salary negotiation skills
  • Ongoing career support

Who can benefit?

This program is designed for students of all backgrounds. Whether you’re seeking an internship, apprenticeship, trying to land your first dream job, or looking to re-enter the workforce after a recent layoff or prolonged absence, we can help. 

Time Commitment

This class meets for two hours each, two days per week (M/W or T/Th) for 4 weeks. Students must complete the required assignments in order to pass the course. 

SPRING 2023

Strategies for Today’s Jobs: AARX-3002
(60665) Jan 17 – Feb 9: Tue. & Thur. 2 pm – 4 pm at the Highland Campus 
(60667) Feb 13 – Mar 8: Mon. & Wed. 6 pm – 8 pm (DIL)
(60668) Mar 21 – Apr 13: Tue. & Thur. 2 pm – 4 pm at the Highland Campus

Estrategias para los Trabajos – AARX 3004 
Instruction and materials are provided entirely in Spanish.
La instrucción y los materiales se brindan íntegramente en español.
(60670) Feb 13 – Mar 8: Mon. & Wed. 6 pm – 8 pm (DIL)

Register Now!

Email Vijay Jacob (andrew.jacob@austincc.edu) to register for the Strategies for Today’s Jobs class.

Email Melissa Reyes (melissa.reyes@austincc.edu) to register for the Estrategias para los Trabajos class.

Contact Katie McClendon for more information or for help registering for the class:

Katie McClendon,
Manager, Today’s Jobs 
katie.mcclendon@austincc.edu

512-223-7488

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