Career Resources

How can my child find a part-time job on campus?

He or she may log onto Tiger Jobs through insidePacific starting in August when classes begin.  Your student will search for on-campus opportunities using this resource and may apply online to any jobs that interest him and for which he is qualified.

Please note that applying to a position will not guarantee an interview. Often, the department will not contact students to let them know that a position has already been filled. If your child has questions about whether they are being considered for a job, they should directly contact the department to which they are applying.

How does the Career Resource Center help my child find a job when he or she graduates? 

The Career Resource Center (CRC) has qualified, experienced career counselors available to meet with students. Your son or daughter may schedule an appointment to discuss career options and get help assessing interests, skills, values and personality -- all factors to be considered when making major and career decisions. Your student can meet with a career counselor to review a resume, get help applying to graduate school, discuss job search strategies, practice interviewing, learn to conduct employer research or receive assistance with any number of other career-related issues.

The CRC also offers two one-unit classes, Co-op 193A, Career Exploration and Planning, and Co-op 193B, Career Search Essentials. The first course helps students explore careers and develop goals, and the second teaches them to prepare resumes, gain interview skills and develop other abilities necessary to a successful internship or job search.

In addition, the CRC provides numerous programs and events to help students prepare for their careers. Your son or daughter may want to attend several of the events put on annually, such as the Etiquette Dinner, “Meet Your Future” mock interviews, and the “Your Future is Now” Career & Internship Faire. A Career Resource Center newsletter, Career Central, is produced 5 times a year, alerting students to events and providing career advice.

Finally, Tiger Jobs is an electronic database of full-time, part-time and internship positions posted by employers interested in hiring Pacific students. Employer relations specialists actively work to develop and strengthen the ties of the Career Resource Center to regional, national and international employers.