Career Center

Center for Career and Re-Entry Services

For updates about our online instruction, remote student services and other resources during this time, please go to this link: https://www.riohondo.edu/student-health-services/coronavirus/#students

Student Services Building, Room 350 | (562) 908-3407 | careercenter@riohondo.edu

The mission of the Center for Career and Re-Entry Services (CCRS) at Rio Hondo College is to assist individuals in making informed career and life decisions by providing a clear pathway through extensive career and educational counseling services, and engaging activities. The CCRS is dedicated to helping our adult learners succeed through the provision of comprehensive educational, counseling, and support services.

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm & Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Due to COVID-19, Rio Hondo College has moved to online instruction and remote Student Services through May 9.

Online Counseling Available!

To schedule an online counseling appointment with Christine Waugh or Troy Flores-Olson please click here: https://www.riohondo.edu/counseling-center/online-counseling/schedule-an-appointment/
You don’t need an appointment. Here are the steps on how to speak to a counselor online without an appointment:

- - Click on this link https://riohondo.craniumcafe.com/login
  - Log-in as a guest
  - You may need to create an account first
  - Christine Waugh and Troy Flores Olson are meeting with students online go to “Knock on my virtual door”.
  - If you need help call the office at (562)908-3407 or email Christine Waugh at cwaugh@riohondo.edu or me at cpatino@riohondo.edu

Internships and Jobs exclusive to Rio Hondo College students
Over 500, 000 jobs and internships from thousands of other resources
Search for jobs posted exclusively to Rio Hondo College; search the Jobs Central^® national job board and the Intern Central^® national internship board
Build a résumé with Résumé Builder, or upload a résumé file to Resume Central^® so it can be searched by employers (if you so authorize). Your résumé will be reviewed by our office and must be approved before it can be sent to employers or submitted online to posted jobs
Build an online portfolio in Career Portfolio Central^® to support your résumé and demonstrate your best work to employers
Review your job search history. Report offers/hires
Receive emails about programs, services and job-related topics
Gain access to announcements, upcoming events, career advice documents, career advice videos, podcasts, and career articles from over 125 authors
Manage your on-campus interview schedules

Undecided or Uncertain about a Major?

Call and schedule an appointment with a counselor to assist you.

Discover Your Career and Life Goals

1. Who am I?

Take our career assessments
Figure out your values, interests, and strengths
Have a career counselor interpret your results

2. Where do I want to go?

Explore thousands of different majors and careers
Utilize our career library and computer lab
Decide on a major and career path
Speak with a career counselor to help you decide
Use our student success sites to guide you

3. How do I get there?

Create an educational plan based on your major
Build a resume and cover letter
Look for internships/jobs
Utilize our job and internship board
Attend our spring job and internship fair
Attend our free daily workshops (see calendar of events)
Practice interviewing

Check out our Career Planning Guide:

Basic tips to get you started with Job Searching, Networking, Resumes & Cover Letters, Interviewing, and More!

Click on the image below to view guide!

Resume Packet click here

NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars

NCAS gives community college STEM students an authentic NASA experience and encourages them to finish a 2-year degree or transfer to a 4-year university to pursue a NASA-related field or career.

Please click on the image below to access the website!