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Career Services December Newsletter
The Successful College Student
As a college student, you are constantly bombarded with difficulties along your academic and career path as you attempt to achieve your specific goals in mind. These goals may include: a potential to make more money in the future, more opportunity in your career field, or simply to expand one's mind to new horizons. Whatever your goal, you want to make it through college with less debt as possible.
This is where Career Services is here to help.
Career Services offers a variety of resources to assist you with staying on track for your goals, both academically and professionally. Below is a list of a wide range of services we offer to you.
This is where Career Services is here to help.
Career Services offers a variety of resources to assist you with staying on track for your goals, both academically and professionally. Below is a list of a wide range of services we offer to you.
Myer's Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
If you are unsure of what career path to go down, or how to plan your college road map. We have got your back! We offer an MBTI test that will give our counselors insight into what your personality might fit as a career path, and suggest different classes that might make your future career more visible.
Internship Opportunities
We have amazing internships available through our department that help guide the knowledge you've learned and put it into practice. Also, most of our internships are paid as well! If you plan on transferring to a four year university, nothing looks better than having prior experience. Check it out on the career portal at RVCJobs.
Resume Development Assistance
Our counselors have hour appointments to put your resume on top, whether it be for an internship or for a job. Their knowledge of word formats and key words to lure an employer, are the keys to success in all work places.
Interview Training
Our counselors also offer one on one interview assistance to prepare you for employer's hardest of questions. The only thing left is for you to take their advice and put it to work!
Job Opportunities
Career Services is in charge of all the job postings on campus. So we have everything you need to land your next job! All our job postings are on RVCJobs.com. Check it out!
CAREER SERVICES HAS YOUR BACK!
We have everything you need to set yourself up to be successful in you career.
CAREER SERVICES HAS YOUR BACK!
We have everything you need to set yourself up to be successful in you career.
RVCJobs Bulletin
Starting January 2016, the RVCJobs Bulletin will be released weekly to students via e-mail and feature full-time, part-time, seasonal, and internship opportunities. Keep an eye on your student inbox, you just may see a job opening you like.
7 Things Mark Cuban Said That Made Me Work Harder Than Ever
Start With Number 7!
Mark Cuban is an American billionaire, investor, and owner of Dallas Mavericks. He is also a “shark” investor on the television series “Shark Tank”.
Event Information
Save the Date - Spring 2016 Career & Internship Fair
The Rockford University & Rock Valley College Career & Internship Fair will be hosted at the Rockford University campus. Pre-registration and employer details will be released in February through Rock Valley College's career portal.
When?
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2016, 01:00 PM
Where?
Rockford University, East State Street, Rockford, IL, United States
Recommended Reading
5 Lessons from People Who Changed Their Careers
Sometimes life throws you curve balls, but sometimes you're the one tossing the pitch that changes directions. The same goes for careers. While we're sometimes forced to move on from a job, we also frequently choose to carve out our own paths.
6 Ways to Build Skills Without Asking Anyone for Help
At some companies, your boss will actively suggest that you attend conferences or provide opportunities for on-the-job training. But, there are also many jobs that rely on you to develop your skill set.
Top 10 Secrets of College Success
Top 10 secrets of college success auditioning your professors and adjusting your attention span are among these writers' suggestions.
Best Wishes on Your Final Exams!
Career Services
The Career Services office is located on the second floor of the Student Center and provides the following services:
- Advising for Career & Technical Programs
- Career exploration and counseling
- Job search assistance
- Resume development
- Mock Interviews
- Assessment tools for helping decide on major/career
Email: RVC-CareerServices@RockValleyCollege.edu
Website: www.RVCJobs.com
Location: Student Center | Second Floor
Phone: (815) 921-4091
Facebook: facebook.com/rvccareerservices
Twitter: @rvccareers