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We support all students, alumni, and community members to identify their interests and strengths, explore a diverse range of opportunities to build experience and clarity about their goals and empower them to pursue paths they find personally meaningful.
From personalized career coaching to career fairs and everything in-between, we can help get you started in your career. No matter where you are in your career development process, it’s never too early to start preparing for your future. Partner with us as you explore majors and careers, identify experiential learning opportunities, prepare your resume and cover letter, and practice your interviewing skills. We look forward to working with you from start to finish to develop the skills and experiences needed to achieve the career of your dreams.
If you're not sure about your college major, JJC's Career Services Center can help. Our Career Advisors can help you explore career options that are right for you.
Candid Career: Career Videos
Candid Career offers thousands of videos to help you explore career pathways and prepare professionally. Learn more about the day-to-day responsibilities, hear advice from those in the field, and gain insight into how to prepare for a variety of job occupations. These video interviews are filmed without narration or actors – just real people speaking from the heart about their career experiences.
Explore Candid Career videos in our Video Library.
Handshake is Career Services platform to seek full-time and part-time jobs, and internships. Join today and get recruited by top employers!
If you have any questions, please email Career Services at careers@jjc.edu
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 Lujain Abufarha at lujain.abufarha@jjc.edu.
Internships
For internships and off-campus job opportunities, email careers@jjc.edu or call us directly at (815) 280-2756.
Career Services is excited to partner with academic departments for industry-focused job fairs.
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:
To make an appointment, call (815) 280-2756 or email careers@jjc.edu.
Watch: How to Gain Employment After JJC
JJC offers several job fairs throughout the typical year.
Events include:
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.
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.
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, March 27, 2025, 1 pm to 5 pm, JJC Main Campus (Event Center). More information will be available soon. 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.