
Veterinary Medical Technology Application Open
The application period for JJC's Veterinary Medical Technology program is from March 1 - June 1.
The Joliet Regional College & Career Fair (formerly known as the Joliet Regional Job Fair) will take place:
Joliet Regional College & Career Fair
June 15, 2022
2 to 6 p.m.
JJC Event Center
Registration is closed.
If you’re an employer interested in collaborating with Career Services for a vendor table at the fair, contact Lynette Correa-Velez, Career Services Director, via email at careers@jjc.edu with the subject line “Joliet Regional College & Career Fair” or call at (815) 280-2756.
If you’re a college or university interested in collaborating with University Partnerships for a vendor table at the fair, please contact Lauren Peerbolte, Transfer Specialist, via email at lpeerbol@jjc.edu or call at (815) 280-2923.
To be qualified as an employer to use Career Services:
On the hunt for a new job? Find your next big opportunity at the Joliet Regional College & Career Fair! Network with local employers from a variety of industries and apply for positions in almost any field. Remember to bring your resume and to dress professionally.
List of participating employers and colleges/universities will be posted soon.
Start with a strong handshake and a practiced introduction when meeting your first employer. Direct eye contact is also essential when making a first impression. As you introduce yourself include information such as name, college major, work skills and experience, and date available for employment. The recruiter also may ask about your qualifications as they relate to the position, so be ready to discuss several of your strengths.
Be flexible when targeting your employers of interest and manage your time effectively. There may be long lines for the popular employers, especially at the beginning of the Job Fair. Manage your time by visiting other employers until the lines are shorter. Your time at the Job Fair has been well spent if you have visited at least 12 employers during the course of the day.
Be open-minded. Employers consider your experience and skills, not just your education. Introduce yourself to the employers even if your experience is not in demand. If they are not hiring for your area of expertise, ask them to forward your resume to the appropriate department in their company. It is also helpful to ask for a contact name in order to follow up in the future.
Listen effectively when standing in line for a recruiter. You can learn about the position and the employer by listening to what is being said to the person ahead of you in line. Network with other candidates by exchanging information about employers with whom you have made contact.
Take notes. Accurate information will be needed for follow-ups done after the Job Fair. Make notes on the company listing as well as ask for a business card and company information from the recruiter with whom you are speaking.
Follow up with employers after the job fair. Resumes left behind act as a reminder and reinforce the impression you have made with the recruiter. However, do not rely on the recruiter to contact you after the fair.
Identify at least 5 - 10 positions you would like to learn more about and contact the employer by phone or by sending a thank you letter within two weeks of the Job Fair. Initiative is the key to obtaining an offer from an employer you met at the Job Fair.
The application period for JJC's Veterinary Medical Technology program is from March 1 - June 1.