Cerritos College News Releases -- February 2008

For Immediate Release: February 4, 2008

Media Contact: Aya Abelon, Public Affairs; (562) 860-2451, ext. 2287

Event Contact: Christina The, Career Services; (562) 860-2451, ext. 2367

WHAT: Cerritos College’s annual Career Expo and Job Fair will be held Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Library/Falcon Square sidewalk. The event, which attracts more than 300 attendees each year, is free and open to Cerritos College students and the general public. It is recommended that attendees dress in business attire and bring copies of resumes with them.

During the expo, attendees will have opportunity to talk to recruiters, learn about the companies, explore job opportunities, network with recruiters, and receive suggestions from employers on resumes and interviewing skills. Employers representing business, finance, technology, healthcare, retail and other industries will participate in the expo. Current list of participating employers includes Avon, Bally Total Fitness, BMW of North America, California Highway Patrol, City of Cerritos, Downey Savings, First Century Bancorp, Kragen Auto Parts, Long Beach Community College District, Mercury Insurance, Los Angeles County Fire Department and Vector Marketing.

A resume building workshop will be offered on Tuesday, February 19, 11 a.m. – noon and again on Thursday, February 21, 6-7 p.m. A Spanish-language version of this workshop will be offered on Saturday, February 23 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and again on Thursday, February 28 6-7:30 p.m. A workshop in successful job fair tips will be offered on Wednesday, February 27, 10-11 a.m., and again on Thursday, February 28, 6-7 p.m. The workshop locations will be announced shortly.

Employers who wish to participate in the event may call Cerritos College’s Job Placement Office for further information at (562) 860-2451, ext. 2366 or by e-mail at job-placement-info@cerritos.edu

WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 2008
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

WHERE: Cerritos College
Library/Falcon Square sidewalk
11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650

A map of the campus is available at www.cerritos.edu/guide

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Christina The, Career Services at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2367 or the@cerritos.edu.
Career Expo information can be accessed at www.cerritos.edu/career-services/job-placement

COST: Free to attendees. Parking for the event is free in lot C-10 in white stalls ONLY.

For employers, early registration is $75 per company or organization and includes a lunch ticket. Additional lunch tickets are $10 each. Registration after February 14 is $100. No registration is accepted after February 21.

Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 200 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently nears 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.

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Releases 2008