Career Services and Placement

(815) 921-4100
Located: Student Center - second floor
Website: RockValleyCollege.edu/CareerServices

The Career Services and Placement Office serves as a clearinghouse for off-campus part-time/full-time employment listings, internship opportunities, job search skills, career counseling, and general career information. Special attention is given to graduates in all phases of securing employment. Personality and career interest assessments are provided to help students obtain additional information about themselves. With an advisor’s help, students are encouraged to use assessment results as indicators and a basis for planning and self- evaluation. Academic advising of all students pursuing Career and Technical Education degrees and certificates also takes place in this office.

The following services are free to all current RVC students and alumni:

•    Internet based employment listings for part-time/full-time, professional, technical, skilled, unskilled, seasonal, and temporary employment, as well as internship opportunities
•    Academic advising for students intending to complete an Associate in Applied Science degree or certificate
•    Individual assistance with resume writing, cover letters, job search techniques, and interviewing
•    Resume software and computers to produce professional resumes and cover letters
•    One-on-one career counseling
•    Assessments that assist with the career exploration process
•    Internet access to research careers and job listings on our website: RVCjobs.com.