When looking for a job or career change, preparation is the key. College of the Canyons would like to help job seekers be as prepared as possible for the upcoming Job and Career Fair September 17.

The COC Career Services department will be hosting a pair of Resume Rally events designed to help students and community members create, enhance or fine-tune their professional resumes

Attendees will be able to meet with professionals who can provide tips and pointers about how to make a resume and cover letter stand out during the job search and application process.

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Resume Rallies will be held at two locations to better serve the entire area’s populations. The first is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Canyon Country campus (Quad 1, Building B, Room 110).

The second is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Valencia campus (staff dining room, located in the Student Center).

Both events are free to all students and community members. Parking is available with a one-day parking pass for $2, or print out a Resume Rally flyer from the college’s Career Services website and place it on the car’s dash on the day of the event for free parking.

For more information please contact the College of the Canyons Career Services department at (661) 362-3286 or visit www.canyons.edu/careercenter.