Career Services
Career Services
Located in CTC-202A
Phone (815) 224-0502
Overview of Services
Career Services specializes in assisting students, alumni and community members by providing resources and the tools needed in all aspects of career decision making and job search. Individual appointments are available for assistance on the job & internship search process, including resume and cover letter writing and interviewing skills. To make an appointment, please call the Career Services Office at (815) 224-0502 or email doris_burke@ivcc.edu.
Workshops and classroom visits are held throughout the academic year offering topics related to the job search such as Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Interviewing Skills and Career Decision Making. To schedule a workshops or classroom presentation, contact Career Services or visit the Career Services website at: https://www.ivcc.edu/careerservices/.
Job Postings and On-Line Services
We offer a variety of job postings from IVCC's district employers who are interested in hiring our students and district residents. With an email address and a password, job seekers can register for IVCC's online job search/job posting system, https://www.collegecentral.com/ivcc/, and have access to job postings throughout the year within our district as well as throughout the Chicago suburbs and Central Illinois. These postings may offer part and full-time employment opportunities as well as internships. Many postings target IVCC's occupational programs, although we offer information on entry-level positions and those requiring a Bachelor's degree or greater. These plus additional position openings can also be viewed by visiting Career Services Job Board on campus.
Career Fair and Employer Events
Career Services collaborates with academic departments and employer partners to provide targeted career fairs and employer recruitments opportunities and networking events throughout the academic year. These events offer students opportunities to connect with employers and learn about employment opportunities and develop professional networks. Employers interested in recruitment activities should call the Career Services Office to request more information. On-Campus recruitment by individual businesses is sponsored by Career Services and is listed as a Recruitment Visit in our College Central Network (CCN) event announcements.
Internships
Career Services works collaboratively with Academic Program Coordinators and serves as a resource to students who are seeking an internship opportunity. Assistance may include internship forms and resources to find information about internships available. IVCC’s Career Services helps with completing the required internship documentation, helping students get registered to receive the internship course credit. Students interested in pursuing an internship are encouraged to contact Career Services for guidance on the process.
Career Assessments and Exploration Tools
Personality and interest-based inventories are available to assist in the decision-making process and in selecting educational programs. Career Services utilizes on-line personality and interest-based exploration resources. Students interested in career assessments or exploration assistance are encouraged to contact Career Services to learn more about available resources.