Career & Job Placement Center
SERVICES
Career Assessments
- The process of choosing a major or career often begins with a self-assessment. The career assessments are great tools to get you started on exploring your interests, skills, values and personality. Schedule an appointment and complete a career assessment!
- Keep in mind that you may need more than a one-time assessment or appointment, this is a continous process and journey!
- If you need further assistance, please schedule an appointment with a counselor at https://effectiveness.lahc.edu/student_services/counseling/SitePages/Home.asp
Major & Career Exploration
You may already have a major or career you are interested in but may want more information regarding your options. The career guidance counselor assistant can assist you with researching careers and majors to clarify your career path.
Intended to help students and counselors work together to establish an appropriate path toward transferring from a public California community college to a California university.
What do you want to do for a living?
A tool for career exploration and job analysis
Learn about majors and careers, and about yourself
Job Search Skills
Resume Building
We are here to help you develop a well written resume that reflects your experience, skills, and education to employers. Learn essential skills that will help you improve your resume.
Mock Interviews
A mock interview is a practice interview where we help you prepare and practice for a real job interview. We will assist develop the skills and confidence needed for an interview and beyond.
Job & Internship Search
Start your job/internship search utilizing our free Job Database available to current and former LAHC students. https://www.collegecentral.com/lahc/
Workshops
Workshops are provided throughout the academic year to assist you with your professional development. Topics include: Resume Writing, Internship 101, Major Exploration, Job Search Strategies, and Mock Interviews and Preparation.
Events
We host Job Fairs in the Fall and Spring semester where employers share various opportunities for students and community members to speak to employers and find job opportunities. Keep up with us on Instagram @lahcareer!
CAREER AND JOB CENTER
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INTERNSHIP/JOB SPECIALIST
Appointments (IN PERSON/VIRTUAL)
Liliana Garcia
EMAIL: @email
Office Hours
Mondays to Thursday: 10am-3:30pm
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed
RESOURCES:
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