Thank you for visiting the Career Services web site. Our students and alumni have a lot to offer your organization and we appreciate your interest in them. Our goal is to assist with all your hiring needs and we have developed a wide variety of services and resources to do just that. Please let us know how we can help you - 409-933-8520, Student Center Rm. 212,

We look forward to working with you.

Pam Berry-Richardson

Job and Internship Postings

Career Services publicizes positions (full-time, part-time, internship, etc.) in a couple different ways:

  • On our web site
    Go to www.com.edu/careerservices and click on Position Vacancy Submission Form. Once you submit form, the information is reviewed by a member of the Career Services staff and then posted on the site. Positions are typically posted 1 - 2 days after submission.
  • On Bulletin Boards around Campus
    Please e-mail a flyer with the position information to or bring it to the Career Services Office - Student Center Rm. 212 - and we will post the information on the job vacancy bulletin boards on campus. Positions are typically posted 1 - 2 days after submission.
  • Through Contact with Appropriate Departments
    If you are targeting certain majors, let us know and we will notify the appropriate departments and request that they inform their students of employment opportunities with your organization.

Career Expo

Each spring, Career Services hosts a career expo. This is an excellent opportunity for you to interact with a diverse array of students and community members and to actively recruit candidates who will be a valuable addition to your organization.

Participation for area employers is free and registration includes a standard 6 ft. skirted table, two chairs, and lunch for two representatives.

Register now for the Spring 2010 Career and University Transfer Expo.

On-campus Recruiting and Interviewing

Throughout the year, employers have the opportunity to recruit students and/or conduct formal interviews on-campus. One is not a requirement for the other and we are happy to arrange your visit in a way that best meets your needs. Unless otherwise requested, recruiters will be located on the 1st floor of the Student Center (our most high traffic area). Interviews can be conducted in a private office located in the Career Center (Student Center rm. 212).

If you'd like to schedule a recruiting or interviewing event, contact Career Services at 409-938-1211 ext. 124 or via e-mail at There is no official policy regarding the amount of advance notice needed for on-campus recruiting or interviewing, but the more notice we have, the better we're able to publicize your visit.

Employer Policies for Use of Services

NACE and Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide fair and equitable services to our students and employers, the Career Center and its clients adhere to the following policies:

Employers must subscribe to the National Association of Colleges and Employer (NACE) Principles for Professional Conduct and to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) recruitment and employment guidelines and laws.

Right to Refuse Service

We reserve the right to refuse service to employers for factors such as the following:

  • Misrepresentation by dishonest information or absence of information
  • Fraud
  • Complaints by students
  • Harassment of COM students, alumni, or staff
  • Breach of confidentiality
  • Requiring, at the time of application, personal information such as bank and social security numbers
  • Positions not likely of interest to college students or alumni
  • Excessive outlay of personal funding required to obtain the position
  • Failure to adhere to Career Services' policies and/or any violation of COM rules and regulations, and local, state, or federal laws.

We also reserve the right to refuse service to third party recruiters:

Third party recruiters are agencies, organizations, or individuals recruiting candidates for employment opportunities other than for their own needs. Third party recruiters using COM Career Services are expected to follow the same policies and procedures established for recruiters representing their own organization. In addition, third party recruiters are expected to adhere to several specific practices to ensure open and accurate communication with COM students.

Career Services will provide assistance to third party agencies only when a third party recruiter meets the following conditions:

  • Meets the NACE and EEO policies and laws described above.
  • Charges no fees to the candidate.
  • Reveals to Career Services the identity of the employer being represented and the nature of the relationship between the agency and the employer, and permits the career center to verify this information by contacting the named client.
  • If requested, provides a position description to Career Services for valid openings.

On-Campus Interviews and Career Fairs - Third party recruiters are allowed to interview on campus or participate in career fairs when the above conditions are met. Career Services may require the name of the employer being represented to be identified on all announcements.

Referrals - By policy, Career Services typically releases résumés to direct hire employers only. However, résumé referrals may be processed for search firms if the name and location of the hiring company is disclosed and there is permission for Career Services to verify this information by contacting the named client. In order to process a résumé referral, we need a job description including the name of the hiring company.

Job Postings - Third party recruiters may provide job announcements to COM Career Services for posting. Posting is not to be construed as sanction, approval, or recommendation of recruiters.

Contact

Ask a Career Counselor
Career Services Office
Student Center, Room 212
409-933-8520
888-258-8859 ext. 8520