Employer Services

Services

  • Message to Employers

    Thank you for your interest in partnering with JJC Career Services for your employment needs. Our vision is to be the first choice for recruitment. Creating and maintaining employer relations is an integral part of that vision. We work directly with employers like you to identify candidates who meet your organization’s specific needs. We invite you to explore our extensive employer services (please see our Employer Guide). Your business can benefit from free online job postings, annual job fairs, on-campus recruitment, internships and more.

    Our experienced team makes it a priority to provide resources that will assist students and alumni with career planning, professional skills and employment objectives. Your partnership with us will make a difference to our campus community. Thank you for your consideration.

    Sincerely,

    Lindsay Cullen, Employer Relations Coordinator

    Email: lcullen@jjc.edu   Phone: (815) 280-2762

  • Employer Qualifications

    For an employer to be qualified to participate in Job Fairs sponsored by Career Services and Joliet Junior College, the organization must meet Employer Qualifications:

    • Employers must adhere to federal and Illinois state EEO guidelines.
    • Employers must not involve solicitation, posting of materials, or sale of products or services.
    • Employers and individuals offering employment/entrepreneurial opportunities requiring prospective employees to purchase a franchise or products or services up front are not permitted.  
    • Employers where compensation is based exclusively on fee/percentage of sales from others under their sponsorship in the organization, are not permitted. This does not apply to fees for Federal and State licensing requirements such as real estate, securities, etc.
    • Multilevel marketing companies do not have access to any recruiting opportunities sponsored by the Career Services Center.
    • JJC Career Services Center does not allow recruiting or posting for individual home services such as babysitting, elder care, lawn maintenance.
    • JJC Career Services Center reserves the right to approve or deny access to recruiting opportunities sponsored by Career Services.

    If interested, please contact the Career Services at (815) 280-2756 or email careers@jjc.edu.

  • Employer Sponsorship Opportunities

    Various levels of tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities are available to employers participating in the Joliet Regional Job Fair. Sponsorship will help your company gain extensive visibility and will be instrumental in assisting the Career Services Center with providing quality programs and services to JJC students and community members. Please review the chart below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits.

    If you are interested in sponsoring the Joliet Regional Job Fair, please indicate which level while registering.

    PLATINUM - $750
    (limit 3)

    GOLD - $500 (limit 6)

    SILVER - $250 (unlimited)

    All GOLD benefits plus:

    All SILVER benefits plus:

    Benefits:

    • Full page color job fair guidebook ad

    • Half page color job fair guidebook ad (gold level only)

    • Company logo in job fair guidebook

    • Recognition on job fair digital signage

    • Premiere parking space for 2 reps

    • Recognition on job fair website

    • Concourse table display showcase*

    • Two additional lunches at no cost

    • Recognition on job fair signage and promotional materials

    • Premiere booth location

     

    • On-site interview space during fair

    		  

    Employer Registration will open in late February. Check our Joliet Regional Job Fair Page for more information!

    Or email careers@jjc.edu or call 815-280-2756 to be added to our wait list.

  • Employer Hiring Days

    • Employer Hiring Day events offer employers maximum exposure to JJC students seeking part-time employment opportunities.
    • Participating employers are placed in a high-traffic hallway at JJC's Main Campus. A table, two chairs and a table sign are provided. We encourage employers to bring their own tablecloths, signage, hand-outs and giveaways.
    • Employer Hiring Days are free to employers and are held from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
    • Employer Hiring Days will be held at the Main Campus on the following dates:
      • Wednesday, January 22
      • Wednesday, February 26
      • Wednesday, March 25
      • Wednesday, April 22
    • Please Note: Employer Hiring Days are not formal job fairs. Students are not be required to register or bring a resume. Although all dates and registered employers are advertised, student engagement and participation is not guaranteed.

     

    Employer Registration

    Questions about Employer Hiring Days can be directed to Therese Mahoney, Employment Advisor at tmahoney@jjc.edu.


    Third-Party Recruiter Program

    (For a definition of third-party recruiter see the NACE Principles definition.)

    Contractors and those representing an employment agency may recruit on campus provided they clearly represent the name of the company(ies) they are representing. Contact information for an individual at the employing company must be provided to career services staff for verification purposes. That information can be made available to the jobseeker at the discretion of the Third-Party Agency.

    Recruiting Policies

    To ensure the quality of our services and to better assist JJC students, alumni and other users of our services, the office of Career Services has established recruiting policies in accordance with the Principles of Professional Conduct for Career Services and Employment Professionals outlined by the National association of Colleges and Employer. To be qualified as an employer to use Career Services:

    • Employers must adhere to federal and Illinois state EEO guidelines.
    • Employers must not involve solicitation, posting of materials, or sale of products or services.
    • Multilevel marketing companies do not have access to any recruiting opportunities sponsored by the Office of Career Services.
    • Employers and individuals offering employment/entrepreneurial opportunities requiring prospective employees to purchase a franchise or products or services up front are not permitted.
    • Employers where compensation is based exclusively on commission or fee/percentage of sales from others under their sponsorship in the organization, are not permitted. Exception: This does not apply to fees for Federal and State licensing requirements such as real estate, securities, etc.
    • JJC Career Services Center does not allow recruiting or posting for individual home services such as babysitting, elder care, lawn maintenance.
    • JJC Career Services Center reserves the right to approve or deny access to recruiting opportunities sponsored by Career Services

  • Employer Job Posting Information

    • CollegeCentral offers approved employers free access to post jobs and review resumes of Joliet Junior College students. alumni, and community members. Employers may self-register online. Once approved, you will receive an e-mail with your username and password to begin posting jobs and searching job seeker resumes.
    • Approved third-party staffing and commission-based organizations will be able to post jobs but will not have resume search approval.
    • Employer Registration Instructions


    Post opportunities exclusively to Joliet Junior College students, alumni, and community members at www.collegecentral.com/jjc

    OR

    Post opportunities to the CCJobNet consortium of 12 community colleges by visiting www.collegecentral.com/ccjobnet

  • Employer Job Fair Information

    JJC Annual Job Fairs

    Please visit our main page for registration links and more information.

    The Office of Career Services sponsors the following annual job fairs:

    • Part-time/Seasonal Job Fair (Fall) - Recruit students to fill your need for extra help. Part time, seasonal, and internship opportunities.
    • Skilled Trades Job Fair (Fall) - Recruit students, alumni, and community members with work experience and/or education in skilled trades professions.
    • Nursing Job Fair (Spring and Fall) - For health care organizations seeking CNA, LPN, and RN qualified employees only. 
    • Joliet Regional Job Fair - All-purpose job fair open to the public. Visit our Joliet Regional Job Fair page for more information.

  • Internships

    "An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent." --National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

    Internship Testimonial :"Last fall, I had my first experience using Career Services at Joliet Junior College. Being an alumna myself and having a son currently attending the college, I feel strongly about the education and services that the college has to offer. Using Career Services helped me as a human resources manager to hire an intern who we in turn hired full time after the internship was through. What a great way to hire an employee! It was a win-win situation for us and we would be happy to return to Career Services in the future when the need arises." - Linda A. Sachaschik, Human Resources Manager, Nu Mark Credit Union

    Benefits of an Internship

    Student Requirements

    • 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

    Eligibility requirements

    • Current Joliet Junior College student
    • One semester completed at Joliet Junior College prior to applying
    • In good academic standing (2.0 or better GPA) and good standing with the Dean of Students
    • Legally eligible to work in the United States

    * Please note: Employers and faculty advisers may have additional requirements.

    Please email careers@jjc.edu or call 815-280-2756 

    Internship Q&A

    Can a student get paid for an internship?
    Some internships are paid, but every employer and opportunity is different. Job postings will typically indicate whether or not the internship is a paid or unpaid experience.

    How can a student find an internship?
    Students interested in an internship should meet with their academic advisor and/or contact the Career Services Center at (815) 280-2756, email careers@jjc.edu. To learn more about College Central network, visit our Student Online Job Postings page.

    How can an employer find an intern?
    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 the Employer Relations Coordinator at (815) 280-2762 or email careers@jjc.edu. Employers can also post internships on College Central Network. To learn more about College Central network, visit our Employer Online Job Postings page.

    Can a student earn credit for an internship?
    Career Services is not an academic department and is not authorized to award academic credit. Consult with your academic adviser to determine if an internship is required for your degree program. As a JJC student, it is your responsibility to arrange academic credit through your academic adviser. A list of academic advisers can be found on the JJC's Adviser Information page. You can discuss internship opportunities with either your academic adviser or Career Services.

    More information and guidelines
    See NACE's Position Paper on U.S. Internships