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Everyone is experiencing the tough employment climate in the region. One benefit you have in East County is the great local resources at your disposal. If you have not already visited these locations seeking career advice, please do so. If you have not had a professional review and help you update your resume these places can help. In the current job market your first impression may be your last. I recommend you use the resources available to you locally to help you make the right first impression!

East County Career Center
924 East Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
– They offer a Job Search Workshop Mon-Fr 8am – 12pm (5 sessions lasting the whole week)
– They are open to the public, and free of charge.

Spring Valley Career Center
located in the Spring Valley Library
836 Kempton Street
Spring Valley, CA
– Offering employment advice, interviewing skills, resume review, and career assesment.

Professional Development Academy at your local community college
– offers training in Frontline, Customer Service, Supervision and Leadership.

Online Sources
– Careerlink Inventory – asseses good ideas for your future careers.
– California Career Videos – allows you to see average pay rates, description and video of the job you are thinking of.
– Grossmont College Job Search Resources – offers resume writing packet, tips for interview, writing a cover letter, and application basics.