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JJC's Career Services team is dedicated to assisting students, alumni, employers and community members even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch: What is Career Services?
Services for Students
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Undecided Students
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
- 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.
- 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.
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Explore Majors and Careers 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
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Connect Your Interests with the Perfect Career Path
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.
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Student Employment or Internships
Student Employment or Internships
Add work experience to your resume as you earn your degree! Start by setting up a 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 Katie Bond at kbond@jjc.edu.Internships
For internships and off-campus job opportunities, email careers@jjc.edu or call us directly at (815) 280-2756.Benefits of Internships
- Enhance your resume with career related experience
- Learn more about a chosen industry or career field
- Become more knowledgeable about general work functions
- Build contacts for future job searches
- Potentially earn college credit and/or a salary
Off-Campus EmploymentJJC has its very own database of job postings called College Central. Approved employers have posted jobs that can be categorized into three groups: Students, Alumni and Community Residents. Check out what jobs are available in our community below.
Job Fairs
Career Services is excited to partner with academic departments for industry-focused job fairs. For the Fall of 2021, the following job fairs are planned:
- Hospitality Job Fair (October 2021)
- Health and Human Services Job Fair (October 2021)
- Nursing Job Fair (December 2021)
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Finding a Job After College
Job Search Assistance and More
The Career Services Center can help you land a job in your field after you graduate. Set up a meeting with an advisor to start prepping now. The Career Services Center 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
Services for Alumni
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Job Search Assistance, Resume Help & More
Find a Job in Your Field
Whether you graduated last month or years ago, JJC's Career Services Center 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!
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Search for Jobs Now
Search for Jobs Now
JJC has its very own database of job postings called College Central. Approved employers have posted jobs that can be categorized into three groups: Students, Alumni and Community Residents. Check out what jobs are available in our community below.
Explore College Central
Apply to Work at JJCJob Fairs
During a typical year, JJC offers the following job fair, open to alumni:
- Joliet Regional Job Fair (every May)
- And more!
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Alumni Association
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.
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Give Back: Join an Advisory Board
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.
Services for Employers
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Post a Job
Post a Job to College Central
JJC has its very own database of job postings called College Central. As an employer, you can post jobs categorized into three groups: Students, Alumni and Community Residents. Before posting your job, please contact Career Services to become an approved employer. Call (815) 280-2746 or email careers@jjc.edu.
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Participate in a Job Fair
Participate in a Job Fair
JJC offers several job fairs throughout the typical year. Please note that many of these events may be cancelled, rescheduled or restructured to fit a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Events include:
- Hospitality Job Fair (October 2021)
- Health and Human Services Job Fair (October 2021)
- Nursing Job Fair (December 2021)
- Joliet Regional Job Fair (Every May)
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 Center by calling (815) 280-2746 or emailing careers@jjc.edu. -
Find Interns
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 JJC's Employer Relations Coordinator at (815) 280-2762 or email careers@jjc.edu. Employers can also post internships on College Central Network.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
JJC offers several sponsorship opportunities, particularly during the Joliet Regional Job Fair.
Services for the Community
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Search for Jobs Now
Search for Jobs Now
JJC has its very own database of job postings called College Central. Approved employers have posted jobs that can be categorized into three groups: Students, Alumni and Community Residents. Check out what jobs are available in our community below.
Explore College Central
Apply to Work at JJCJob Fairs
Career Services is excited to partner with academic departments for industry-focused job fairs. For the Fall of 2021, the following job fairs are planned:
- Hospitality Job Fair (October 2021)
- Health and Human Services Job Fair (October 2021)
- Nursing Job Fair (December 2021)
Events & Job Fairs
Please note that many of these events or job fairs may be cancelled, rescheduled or restructured to fit a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Employer Hiring Days
Employer Hiring Days are typically held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on JJC's Main Campus. This event is currently unavailable due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Questions about Employer Hiring Days can be directed to careers@jjc.edu.
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Joliet Regional Job Fair
JJC's Joliet Regional Job Fair takes place in late Spring every year. 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. Please check back for more information soon.
