Employment Assistance at Terra Community College

Thunder Job Board

Log on to Terra's Thunder Job Board  (powered by College Central Network) our web-based job board. Employers can access the Thunder Job Board to post open positions and view resumes. Students can also upload resumes and search the Thunder Job Board for jobs, co-ops or internships. 
You can find job openings for students and alumni on the Thunder Job Board. So make sure you stay on top of your job search by uploading your resume and regularly checking for open positions. 

The Terra Community College Library

The Library at Terra Community College located on the third floor of building B, has many useful tools (books, magazines and even an interview cd) to assist with the job search process.

Films on Demand are streaming videos available free to Terra Community College students that can be accessed from on-campus computers.

On-line Magazines

In each issue you may find: 

• Online Job hunting tips 
• Who is hiring 
• Ways to Impress the Boss 
• Steps For First Time Job Hunters  
• Resume tips
• Interview Questions 

CareerRookie Magazine is Now Available 

CareerRookie also has a web site with information about entry level jobs, Internships and Part-Time work.

Job Choices Magazine (NACE) 

New Grad Life has great tips and even offers a daily email tip service sent to those who register

 

Resume Advice 

• What matters in a resume? 
• Resume Types 
• Resume Videos 

Cover Letter Advice

• Cover Letters: Types and Samples   
• Resume and Cover Letters: Do’s and Don'ts 

Job Correspondence

• FERPA Release Forms for Letter of Recommendation or sharing of transcripts are located on your student portal  
• The Terra Records Office site has helpful links related to your academic record.
• Sample Job-Search Correspondence can be found by doing an internet search

Interview Strategies

• Before an interview, do a web search for Interviewer's Favorite Questions related to the job you are going to be interviewing for.
• Do you wonder how to dress for an interview? There are many suggestions when you do a web search for "dress for an interview".

 

Co-op/Internship Information

• Chancellor Jim Petro and Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services Director Michael Colbert unveiled the OhioMeansInternships.com website that will promote awareness of Ohio internship and cooperative education opportunities. It is free for businesses to post opportunities and search for talent. It is free for students to search for opportunities and post their resumes. The site will also provide general information, news and items of interest about work-based learning. 
• Director Colbert announced the release of a new free OhioMeansJobs.com phone application that will give Ohioans access to tens of thousands of job openings and allow users to search, save, and even apply for jobs from their iPhone, iPad or Android. 
• Internship.com provides information on becoming an intern and internships of all kinds.
   

Helpful Job Search Resources

These links can help you prepare for job interviews and today’s modern work environments. Here you’ll find resume writing advice, salary calculators, interview tips and more!

 

• Mastering the Complexities of Workplace Communication 
• NACE Salary Calculator Center 
• Occupational Information Network This is the ONET database with career information.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook This is the USA Department of Labor's database of career information.
•  Research Employers This is the Riley Guide site. It has business & employer research information and links.
• State of Ohio - Information concerning job seeking, living and working in Ohio.
•  U.S.A. Department of labor Career Guide, CareerOneStop 

Other Job Boards

• AgCareers.com  
• AgJobs  Jobs in the agriculture industry
• Diversity Employers Jobs with Employers Committed to Diversity
•  Care.com 
• Careerbuilder lists local and national job openings.
• CareerRookie 
• GettingHired & Community for People with Disabilities
•   G.I. Jobs 
• Green Internship opportunities with agriculture companies  
• H.V.A.C. Jobs 
• Jobs in the Cleveland, Ohio area 
•   Job Fair Directory 
•  Jobs Search for People with Disabilities  
• Law Enforcement Openings in Las Vegas 
  Information about the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 
•  Monster Resume and Job Search 
• National Health Information Management Association 
• State of Ohio jobs are posted with the Ohio Hiring Management System 
• Green Jobs listing with the Ohio Environmental Council  
• Ohio Means Jobs  is the public job posting site for Ohio.
USAjobs.gov lists federal employment opportunities. Where the Jobs Are - There will be 193,000 people hired in the next two years by the federal government.  Use Where the Jobs Are to target your agency outreach by showcasing strong academic departments that match agency needs.  You can download the report for free.
• Student Employment at Terra 

 

 

 

For Ex-Offenders 

•  Dept. of Rehab. And Corr. Offender Re-entry is the State of Ohio Reentry Resource Center. There is a listing of Community resources and information. 
• The Ohio Ex-Offender Reentry Coalition  The mission of the Ohio Ex-Offender Reentry Coalition is to ensure successful offender reentry, reduce recidivism and enhance public safety

Job Training Programs (ages 16-24) 

This is the USA Department of Labors site for the youth Job Corps. Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.

 

Apprenticeship Programs

Ohio State Apprenticeship Council  

The Ohio State Apprenticeship Council registers and monitors apprenticeship programs in our state to ensure their quality and safety. Ohio has over 900 Registered Apprenticeship programs that teach high-level skills for today's work-place.  Each program includes, at minimum, 2000 hours of structured on-the-job training and 144 hours per year of related technical instructions.  

Truck Driving Sites:

• Big Truck Driving Jobs  
• Find a Trucking Job  

Need some help with your job search? Come to the Career Services Office.

The Career Services Office is located in Roy Klay Hall (Building A), Room 200.

 

Northcoast Jobs Connection

Terra has partnered with the Jobs Connection to provide job-seeking skills and job search assistance to our community at large. Services include, but not limited to:

• Resume Preparation
• Job Search Correspondence
• Interview Skill Practice
• Education and Training Information
• Community Information
• Computer Use, with Internet Access
• Workshops

Employer Services include, but are not limited to:

• Employee Recruitment & Screening
• Skills Assessment & Job Matching
• Job Postings
• Labor Market Information
• Training & Education Incentives

The entire Northcoast Jobs Connection service area consists of Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky,  and Seneca counties. Terra State Community College operates The Job Stores locates in Fremont (Sandusky County) and Oak Harbor (Ottawa County).

 

Let Terra's Career Services help you get your foot in the door.

For questions or  comments regarding these resources, or the Career Services Office contact:

Career Services

Phone 419.559.2256

The office is located in Roy Klay (building A) office A200.

 

Joan Gamble, Coordinator of Career Services
Office: A 200D
Telephone:  419.559.2252
Mail Name: Joan Gamble   

 

Lisa Dewey, Work Experience Advisor
Office: A 200G 
Telephone:  419.559.2258
Mail Name: Lisa Dewey 

 

This list of links is meant to offer a range of sites for the convenience of Terra students.  Students are encouraged to report any problems with the links on this page to Career Services