Career Services
A primary goal of Platt College is to assist all graduates in their job search in the field for which they have been trained. The school maintains an active career services department to assist graduates as well as current students seeking part-time or full-time jobs while attending school. Students are given the opportunity to pursue job referrals generated by Career Services. A majority of our graduates who seek employment find positions in the field for which they are trained. However, the school cannot guarantee employment.
Our Career Services personnel explain and directly assist with our student’s job search process. Placement efforts begin on orientation day and continue through graduation and beyond. Career Services aims to build the job acquiring skills of our students through one-on-one interviews and workshops in the following areas:
- Career planning
- Resume and cover letter writing
- Completing applications
- Researching and contacting potential employers
- Interviewing skills
- Portfolio preparation
Career Services also hosts industry specific seminars which often feature prominent professionals in the field.
Students, graduates, and employers please contact our experienced Career Services Directors to learn more!
Director of Career Services-Platt Alhambra: Adriana Schaefer aschaefer@plattcollege.edu
Director of Career Services-Platt Ontario: Steve Carrasco scarrasco@plattcollege.edu
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OptimalResume
To assist in building students' job search capabilities, the Career Services Department at Platt College is pleased to partner with OptimalResume.com, a suite of powerful software tools that help students:
- Create high-impact, interactive career materials based on your career goals
- Present your materials online — with an easy-to-use website builder — and in print
- Manage an unlimited number of career documents from one central location
- Share your credentials with your network on your own professional website and across social networking sites
Use of OptimalResume's suite of tools is FREE to all students and alumni. Platt College's OptimalResume portal can be accessed at the link below (login required):
https://plattcollege.optimalresume.com/
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) maintains current information about careers in its annual Occupational Outlook Handbook, which can be accessed here:
And remember, our Career Services don't stop when you graduate. Employment assistance is available on an ongoing basis to all Platt College graduates.