Outside the office, there is a bulletin board with postings for jobs in the immediate area, such as Brownsville, Harlingen and Port Isabel. Inside, the office has binders where students can read about state and federal jobs, as well as private employment in other parts of the Valley. Each semester, the department hosts several job fairs. A job fair featuring Valley, state and national employers is scheduled for March 6. A teacher job fair will follow on April 7.
Computers are available in the office for more detailed job searches.
After applying apply at a school district, the student requests that Career Services and Placement send the credentials file to the district. The placement office will send the file to a maximum of five districts. For any graduate, a resume is key in applying for a job. It shows that you're responsible, that you're punctual and have the skills to communicate. Employers understand that some students have minimal work experience.