Career Services (C-104) is proud to offer services to all RTC students. Offering online or in-person workshops and 1:1 appointment for:
- Cover letter and resume help
- Mock interviews
- Job search help
Elevate your career with our comprehensive career services!
- AI-enhanced resume
- Enhance your resume with AI-driven insights
- Professional photoshoot
- Elevate your professional brand with a personalized photo session
- Technical interviews
- Ace technical interviews with specialized IT assessments
Scheduling an Appointment:
You can schedule an appointment to get help with your resume or cover letter, an interview, or to schedule a professional photoshoot. One of our staff will meet with you one-on-one or as a group to work with you on your application materials. The best option is to schedule a few appointments before you start job hunting. That way, you can get your materials really shining so you’re ready when you start looking!
Schedule an appointment through the Handshake platform or contact CareerServices@rtc.edu to schedule your appointment! Students also have access to the Career Services Canvas page, which has additional resources.
Handshake
Handshake is known as the nation's top college-to-career network. Handshake has been used widely by well-known colleges and universities; it has been created specifically to connect students and alumni directly to employers.
RTC Career Services has implemented Handshake for posting jobs, hosting career events, and scheduling appointments, our goal is to ensure a better job search experience. To access this resource, students must activate their accounts (or through the app store on mobile devices) and register their information. Here are the steps to activate your Handshake account:
- Visit the Handshake website at https://joinhandshake.com/
- Click on “Sign up”
- Type your college email (ex. Kendra Smith = ksmith@student.rtc.edu)
- Add Renton Technical College as your college.
- Create a Password and click on “create account”
Appointment Policy
Missing an appointment without providing RTC Career Services sufficient notice prevents other RTC students and alums from meeting with us at that time. You can cancel or reschedule your appointment through Handshake or by contacting us at 425-235-6617.
You can cancel your appointment up to one hour before the scheduled time. If Handshake does not allow you to cancel online, call us at 425-235-6617. Please note if the cancellation is within one hour of your appointment, you will be marked as a no-show.
No Show Policy
Mock Interviews (seasonal) at the Career Center are in high demand. It is a professional courtesy to follow through on scheduled appointments, be on time, and cancel with plenty of notice if you cannot attend.
You will be considered a no-show if any of the following happens:
- You fail to cancel the appointment less than one hour before the start of your appointment, or
- You are more than 15 minutes late