Career Services

Are you Undecided?

If you're not sure about your college major, JJC's Career Services Center can help. Our First Year Career Pathway Coaches or Career Advisors can help you explore career options that are right for you.

How to Meet with a Career Advisor

1. First, watch our Career Information Session Video. In this video, you'll learn the importance of choosing a major early and find out what resources are available to help you begin the major selection process. 
2. Contact Career Services to schedule a one-on-one advising appointment. You can call us directly at (815) 280-2756 or email careers@jjc.edu.

Undecided Students: Get Started Now

Explore Majors 

Not sure how JJC majors fit in with real careers? Check out the links below for resources to help you understand which careers are associated with each major. 

What Can I Do With This Major?
JJC's A-Z Program Index
What to Study at JJC

Take the Career Coach Assessment

Take our free Career Coach Assessment to discover career options based on your interests.

Take the Free Career Coach Assessment

More Career Assessments for Undecided Students

The Career Coach Assessment is only one of many tests that the Career Services Center offers. Students can also choose to take the following assessments:

• Values Assessment: This test will help you identify what's most important to you and how you can connect that to your future career.
• Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): See which jobs best fit you based on your personality.
• Strong Interest Inventory (SII): This test helps you connect your interests to the right major.
   

Want to take one or all of these assessments to see where you fit in? First, set up an appointment with a career advisor. Call (815) 280-2756 or email careers@jjc.edu.

Student Employment or Internships

Add work experience to your resume as you earn your degree! Start by setting up an in-person or virtual appointment with the Career Services Center so we can learn more about your goals.

On-Campus Employment
For on-campus student employment at JJC, email Frank Biancorosso at fbiancor@jjc.edu.

Learn more

Internships
For internships and off-campus job opportunities, email careers@jjc.edu or call us directly at (815) 280-2756.

Job Fairs

Career Services is excited to partner with academic departments for industry-focused job fairs.

Job Search Assistance and More

Career Services can help you land a job in your field after you graduate. Set up a meeting with an advisor to start prepping now. Career Services offers:

• Career advising
• Job search assistance
• Cover letter/resume help
• Mock interviews
• Internships
• And more!
   

To make an appointment, call (815) 280-2756 or email careers@jjc.edu.

Watch: How to Gain Employment After JJC

Find a Job in Your Field

Whether you graduated last month or years ago, JJC's Career Services is excited to work with alumni from any field, with any job experience level. Services include: 

• Career advising
• Job search assistance
• Cover letter/resume help
• Mock interviews
• Internships
• And more!

You can set up an appointment with a career advisor by calling (815) 280-2756 or emailing careers@jjc.edu. 

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Apply to Work at JJC

Job Fairs

During a typical year, JJC offers the following job fair, open to alumni:

• Joliet Regional Job Fair (every Spring)
• And more!

About the JJC Alumni Association

As a JJC alum, you're already a member of the JJC Alumni Association! 

We love hearing about our alumni after they graduate from JJC. Let us know about your success by filling out our Stay Connected form. 

We have many opportunities for alums who want to stay involved with JJC, whether you want to donate to a scholarship initiative, join our Alumni Advisory Council or volunteer. Learn more.

More About JJC Alumni Relations

About Advisory Boards 

Help shape JJC's curriculum by joining an advisory board. As an advisory board member, you'll get the chance to talk to professors about current trends in your field so that they can train the next generation of employees with current, up-to-date skills.

Note: Not every JJC program has an advisory board. Contact Career Services to learn more.

How to Join 

Contact your program's department chair or program coordinator to learn more or email careers@jjc.edu.

Participate in a Job Fair

JJC offers several job fairs throughout the typical year. 

Events include:

• Hospitality Job Fair 
• Health and Human Services Job Fair 
• Nursing Job Fair 
• Joliet Regional Job Fair (Every Spring)

To participate in a job fair, employers must meet certain criteria. To inquire about participating in one of our fairs, please contact the Career Services by calling (815) 280-2756 or emailing careers@jjc.edu. 

Employer Resources

Hire Quality Interns from JJC

Internships allow employers to preview potential full-time employees or have a reliable, conscientious source for short-term projects. Employers interested in internship opportunities should contact Career Services at (815) 280-2756 or email careers@jjc.edu. 

JJC offers several sponsorship opportunities, particularly during the Joliet Regional Job Fair.

Learn more

Employer Hiring Days are typically held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on JJC's Main Campus. 

Questions about Employer Hiring Days can be directed to careers@jjc.edu.

JJC's Joliet Regional College and Career Fair will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 3 pm to 6 pm. JJC Event Center. Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally and have their resume handy. This is the perfect place to meet with a variety of employers in the Joliet area. 

Learn about the Job Fair