Career Services
Performance Training Institute understands that a student who gains the necessary knowledge and learns how to apply the skills we teach still needs to find and land a job – or better yet, find a job that could lead to a long-term, fruitful and rewarding career. Accordingly, our Career Services Department teaches students how to research the marketplace and its nuances, prepare their resume and how to customize it when necessary, telemarketing skills, interview preparation through role playing, and interview etiquette.
The Career Services Department also works to develop interview opportunities for its students. Other services include posting the student’s resume on job boards, sending out letters and emails to targeted employers. The success, however, of finding the job and/or career does depend on the student, their commitment and their perseverance.
We know the importance of preparing our students, especially researching and finding the right job and career, helping make key interviews, instructing how to prepare and behave at the interview, and of course, landing your ideal job and career.
Happy, motivated, hard-working students optimize their chances for meeting their goals, fulfilling their dreams, and finding premium employment opportunities and gainful promotions. We are committed to our students, so this is our reason for providing the best career services support as described above: we want you, our students, to succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When will I receive my certificate?
- Once the grades are updated and you have completed your exit interviews with the business office and career services.
Q: What is a Career Services exit interview?
- A Career Services exit interview is an in depth discussion with a Career Services Coordinator regarding your plans for seeking employment within your field of study.
Q: What role does Career Services play after completion of my program?
- Career Services will assist you with finding employment within your field of study.
Q: How long do I have to obtain my certifications after graduation?
- After completion of your program, you will have one year to obtain your certifications.
Q: How long should I stay in contact with my Career Services Coordinator?
- You should stay in contact with your Career Services Coordinator at least once a week until you obtain employment.
Q: How often is graduation held?
- Graduation is held once a quarter.
Q: What resources are available to me through the Career Services Department?
- Career Services offers a full service online center which includes Career Connections, Resume Builder and Interview Stream.
Q: What if I declined assistance? Am I able to contact Career Services for assistance at a later date?
- Yes, you can contact the Career Services department for assistance at any stage in the pursuit of your career.
Q: How long will it be before I obtain employment?
- Every graduate is different; however, there are common traits between all successful graduates. Being proactive and remaining in contact with your Career Services Coordinator plays a huge part in the success of your job search.
Q: What is an Employment Assistance Registration Form?
- An Employment Assistance Registration form is required by the Career Services department, which documents whether you are requesting, waiving or declining assistance.
Q: When am I eligible for assistance by Career Services?
- After receiving a letter of confirmation that you have successfully completed your program at Performance Training Institute, you will be eligible for assistance from the Career Services department in finding employment within your program of study.
If you have questions not answered on this page, please call or email us.
