Career & Employment Services

Career & Employment Services is located in the Dr. Joe Griego Counseling and Career Services building, which is located next to the Student Union and campus mall.

If you are on campus, stop by and see us. If not, give us a call at (623) 845-3283 or email at career.services@gcmail.maricopa.edu . For some services, we may ask you to make an appointment, so we can provide the best possible personalized assistance.

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday – 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday – 8:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.
Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M
If these times do not work for you, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.

As part of the West Valley community, we believe it is important to help all individuals who are looking for employment, transitioning between careers, or exploring career options. Career & Employment services are free to prospective students, current students, graduates, alumni and all community members. As an Access Point for Arizona Workforce Connections, we can also assist community members with locating job search and retraining options available through local One-Stop Centers operated by Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix.

Odds are, if it relates to career management, career exploration, or job search strategies, we can help you do it. If not, we can help direct you to the appropriate resources, such as our colleagues in the Counseling Department or off-campus connections.

Our diverse services include: Resume writing instruction and critiques, job opportunities/postings, interviewing advice, instruction in effective job search strategies and use of social media in career management, career exploration, job fairs, employer recruiting events, career management workshops, labor market information, and salary trends and job search assistance. Career & Employment Services also has a computer lab dedicated for career exploration and job search activities.

Whether you are coming back to update your skills, re-career, or invest in your professional development, congratulations on making the decision to come back to school. If you need assistance with understanding the process and connecting with campus resources, please contact us (623) 845-3283 or email at career.services@gcmail.maricopa.edu and we will assist you with your transition back to college.

As part of a higher education institution committed to teaching and learning, Career & Employment Services' professionals teach you strategies to obtain employment and utilize throughout your career. Each person brings unique strengths, abilities, education, and experiences, so we help you research and prepare for opportunities that best meet your needs and employer expectations. Ultimately, it is up to the job seeker to obtain the job, but Career & Employment Services will help you make connections and guide you through the job search process.

Career & Employment Services provides a multitude of resources to help you find an off-campus job. The Maricopa Career Network is our online job board. Additionally, we have job postings within the Career Center and frequently have employers recruiting on-campus.

We do not have typing tests; however, we know who does. Please contact Phoenix Workforce Connection-West (51st Avenue/Indian School) at (623) 247-3304 Extension 1020 or Phoenix Workforce Connections-North (7th Street/Mountain View) at (602) 861-0208 Ext.1000 for additional information.

In today's economy, internships play an important role in your career success. The Career Work Experience (CWE) 198 class is available to help you prepare for, and obtain an internship in your area(s) of interest. Please contact our internship coordinator, Diane Taylor, at dtcareer@cox.net, (623) 845-3062.

We realize our students have very busy schedules, so we are glad to provide resume critiques through email. Please email us at career.services@gcmail.maricopa.edu and attach a Word document and indicate what type of position you are pursuing, so we can make suggestions/comments.

Career & Employment Services has a successful relationship with the Disney College Program, where students complete internships in California or Florida. Additionally, national internships are available through the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' National Internship program. Please contact us for information about these programs. If you have been accepted to either program, please visit us well in advance of your start date, so we can discuss credit options with you.

Please explore our website for an extensive listing of career-related resources available for you to use in your career research and job search activities. If you have specific questions, please let us know.

If you are a current student, research suggests that you will have more career options if you visit the Career Center throughout your education, not just at graduation or when you need a job. Connect with us early and often during your education.

Federal work study is administered by the Financial Aid Department at Glendale Community College. These part-time jobs generally will not exceed twenty (20) hours per week with the rate of pay equal to at least the minimum wage. If you qualify (verified through my.maricopa.edu or by our Financial Aid Department), please visit the Career Center to learn about work study job opportunities throughout the campus.

As part of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), Glendale Community College's positions are posted on MCCCD's Human Resources website. Information on adjunct (part-time) teaching positions can be found on GCC's Employee Resources' website. Finally, temporary or "budget" positions sometimes are available at GCC. To find out about current opportunities, please check with us in Career & Employment Services.