Whether you are a current HCC student investigating career paths, an area resident in need of employment-related services, or an employer looking to advertise positions, you can find the help you need at HCC’s Career Services Center. The center offers a wide range of services — from career exploration to job search support and everything in between.
91̽»¨ uses as its official °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© and job posting service. Students and Alumni, create your account profile to:
- Search for all Full-time, Part-time, Internship/Co-op job opportunities.
- Create and upload your °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© and career portfolio to make available to employers
- Access event announcements, career advice documents, podcasts, videos, and articles..
±á²¹²Ô»å²õ³ó²¹°ì±ðâ„¢ is available to the public. to learn more and keep up to date with 91̽»¨!
Looking for career assistance?
- Employment and career counseling
- Career resources, including videos, reference materials, and software programs
- for deciding education/career path
- Job leads and postings
- Connections for job shadows and informational interviews
- Assistance with °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© and cover letter development/critiquing
- Interview preparation
- Annual Career Fair
Looking to fill positions?
- Annual Career Fair every November
Contact Information
Student/Conference Center
First-floor Welcome Center
careerservices@highland.edu
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Anthony Musso
Career Services Manager
815-599-3597
anthony.musso@highland.edu
Zach Green
Career Services Specialist
815-599-3508
zach.green@highland.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
For what services do I need to set up an appointment?
In order to best meet your needs as a unique individual, the following services require an appointment:
- Employment and career counseling
- Assessment tools for deciding education/career path (Myers-Briggs and Strong Interest Survey)
- Connections for job shadows and informational interviews
- Assistance with °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© and cover letter development/critiquing.
- Interview preparation Click here for regularly held lab dates/times.
No appointment is necessary for utilizing the following services: - Job leads: Simply go to College Central Network, our official °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© and job posting service, create your account as a student, alumni, or community resident, and begin searching right away for local and national job openings.
- On-campus employment (for HCC students)
How do I set up an appointment?
- Make an appointment over the phone at 815-599-3536 or 815-599-3573.
- Stop by the office Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the 91̽»¨ Student Conference Center, room 108 (1st floor of building H). Summer hours: Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
How do I apply to be a student worker on campus?
Student worker applications are done on ±á²¹²Ô»å²õ³ó²¹°ì±ðâ„¢. Learn more on the Student Worker web page.
Do I need to have a °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© prepared before my appointment?
No! You can attend a °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© writing lab at any stage of the °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© writing process. We’ll help you build your °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© and give you tips along the way.
If you need a °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© and do not know where to start, brainstorm with information like grade point averages, awards won, locations of previous employment, and certificates earned. If you have an outdated °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã©, bring it anyway.
If this is your first time writing a °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã©, plan on revisiting your °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© 2-3 times in order to create a polished document.
Is there a fee for using Career Services?
For most services, there is no fee. For example, °ùé²õ³Ü³¾Ã© critiquing, employment counseling, and all employee recruitment services are free of charge. Some fees may apply to physical materials taken out of the center.
How can I find a job through Career Services?
We are happy to help you prepare for success as an applicant and interviewee as well as establish connections to start your job search.
- View local and national postings on ±á²¹²Ô»å²õ³ó²¹°ì±ðâ„¢.
- Meet with us! If you tell us about the kind of position you’re looking for and your interests, we can help! We might even know about recent openings!
- Check out bulletin boards around campus, employers often post positions there.