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

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.

Summer Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

(Campus Holiday: Friday, July 3, 2020)

Call us at (562) 908-3407 or Google Voice Number (949)484-9596 | careercenter@riohondo.edu

Summer Express Counseling Available

In General Counseling Office!

Appointments with Career & ReEntry Counselors will resume starting in the Fall semester.

Join the College Central Network

(Rio Hondo College Job Board)

Search for thousands of jobs and internships
Build a resume through an easy step-by-step template
Automatically have your resume sent to a career counselor for review

Click on the image below, then click “Students”:

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? Join our Career Explorer Program

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!