Career Services

The Annual Richland Community College Job Fair will be held Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 12-4 p.m. in the Shilling Community Education Center. The fair will feature a wide variety of businesses from health care to manufacturing to law enforcement. Representatives will be available for you talk to, network with and gather information. Whether you’re planning a career change or just starting out, RCC’s Job Fair is the place to be.

These companies are here to hire. They have open positions, so polish your resume and bring plenty of copies.

Richland has a limited number of positions available to student workers each semester. Some of the positions in which student workers are used include the computer labs, online learning help desk, tutoring, and clerical work.  Student employment is a valuable experience to add to your résumé and has earning potential of nearly $2,400 per year. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, you must fill out a Student Employment Application in its entirety and return it to the Career Center, located in C129. 

Your résumé is an opportunity to make an initial impression with potential employers. It must be short (one or two pages), free of all grammatical and spelling errors and look professionally produced. Above all, it must summarize your skills and abilities in a way that encourages the employer to interview you. The parts of a résumé include:

The Career Center publishes a list of local employment opportunities called "Job Flash" that is distributed on campus.  This list is updated either weekly or bi-weekly, and is compiled from jobs listed on College Central Network, which is updated daily. For up-to date local employment opportunities, visit the College Central Network Website.

The following information is intended to assist students in elementary, middle, and high schools in planning for future careers.

Decision Making

Making a decision about what you are going to do after graduation from high school is often very challenging. There are many ways to assist you in gathering information to make a good decision.

A three credit hour career development class is offered each semester. During the semester students are guided through an intensive career assessment process and are encouraged to explore careers in depth. Job search skills are also taught.

The following assessments are available in the Career Center located in Room C129. Call (217) 875-7211, ext. 307 to schedule a time to use any of the resources or assessments.

Career indecision is resolved through exploring a student's background, interests, and goals as they relate to career satisfaction. A variety of assessments such as the Strong Interest Inventory, O*Net, or Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator are available to assist in this process. Career counseling helps to:

The Career Services mission is to educate and support individuals in the process of career self-reliance in life planning.

Career Services is here to help students acquire the information and skills necessary to transition into the world of work. Whether students have a clear idea or no idea of where their careers are headed,Career Services has something to offer. Feel free to contact the Career Services Office at (217) 875-7211, ext. 267 to explore any of our services, to schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor, or with any questions you may have regarding our services.

Career Services can help if you are:

• planning to make a change in occupation
• choosing a new occupation
• seeking leisure time fulfillment
• wanting to succeed in college
• wanting to change your career
• wanting to reach your goals
• seeking student employment or a student internship

Services Provided through our Office

• Career Counseling
• Career Assessment
• Career Planning
• Career and Employment Resources
• Career Resources for Pre-College Students
• Résumé Planning
• Student Employment

Employer Connections

• College Central Network Job Flash - This service is available to students, alumni, community residents and employers.

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