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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Do
you have job leads?
Yes,
job leads are available to all our participants. To access our
job openings, all youneed to do is come in and sign up for one
of our free services.
Are
you a placement agency?
We do help people find jobs. As part of the Grossmont Union
High School District, we can do this at no charge to you or the
employer. Therefore, we don't operate as a placement agency...we
operate as a free community service for you.
Can
I come in and look at job leads today?
Yes. You may use the CalJOBS
system, an Internet based job bank with thousands of statewide
job openings. Additionally, we recommend that you attend one of
our career center orientations offered daily at 1 p.m. to learn
about many of our other no cost resources available to jobseekers.
Can
someone help me with my resume today?
We can help you create a winning resume through our 5 day
Job Search Workshop which
runs Monday through Friday weekly. Resume samples are available
in the multimedia resource room.
Can
I use the computer to revise my resume today?
Usually we ask people to enroll in one of our programs. Once
you have done that, you can use all of our services including
access to job leads, free computer training and Internet access.
Is
there someone who can type my resume for me?
We can help you put together a great resume and for people
who are enrolled in any of our services we have a complete computer
lab you can use to type your resume. However, if you need someone
to type it, we can refer you to a local commercial resume service.
Do
you have training?
For people who are ready to go to work, we train in job search
skills. If you're not sure what you want to do, we offer career
change workshops. For job-specific training we can refer you to
no cost or low cost training.
Do
you have on-the-job training?
We can provide on-the-job training if you meet certain guidelines.
We have services for everyone, so the best thing to do is come
to one of our daily orientations to learn about all of our services.
Can
I use your fax machine?
Usually we ask people to enroll in one of our programs. Once
you have done that, you can use all of our services.
Do
you have bus passes?
Bus passes are available on a very limited basis for clients
enrolled in specific programs.
Do
you have computer training?
For people who are enrolled in our program and looking for
work, we have computer classes
to enhance skills and work on resumes. For more extensive
computer training we can refer you to no cost or low cost programs.
Can
I come in and get a typing test today?
We offer typing tests daily by appointment. Call 590-3900
to set up an appointment.
I
heard you can get me a job.
Absolutely...we can sure help.
Why
do I have to fill out a registration form if I just want a typing
test or job leads?
As part of the Grossmont Union High School District we are
able to offer you these services free of charge. All we need you
to do is complete some quick paperwork. Completing a simple one
page form entitles you to access our services for the next year.

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