Career Exploration

• CIS Job Information
• Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) - Gain work experience while earning college credit.
• Getting Lucky - Sometimes luck is your most effective job search tool!
• Informational Interviews - Learn how to conduct an informational interview.
  • informational interviewing
• Internships & Sponsorships
  • www.internshipprograms.com
• Job Shadow Opportunities
• Mentors - Find people in your chosen field who can offer advice.
• Professional Skills Training - RCC offers a wide variety of short-term training programs throughout the year.
• Professional Organizations
  • WEDDLE's Association Directory
• RCC Career Videos - View RCC's collection of professional-technical program videos
• Temporary & Seasonal Jobs
  • Local Employment Search
• Volunteer Opportunities (Service Learning) - Learn special skills by volunteering for service organizations.
• Women in the Workforce - The US Department of Labor offers many tools specifically for women seeking employment.

Preparing for a Job Search:

• Develop a Resume
• Dress for Success
• Organizing a Job Search
• Tips for a Successful Interview
• What Color is Your Parachute?
• What Recruiters Want to See on Resumes
• Write a Cover Letter

Conducting your job search:

• Answering Greatest Weakness Questions in Interviews
• Follow-up Strategies - Once you have completed a job interview it is time to provide a follow-up letter.
• Information Interviews - Meet people who have the jobs you want by conducting your own interviews.
• Job Search Websites - Search popular local and national job search sites.
• Networking - Use the contacts you already have to get the job you want.
• Negotiating Job Offers - Once you have a job offer, you may be able to negotiate pay and benefits.
• Volunteer Organizations - Learn about volunteer opportunities in our area.

RCC Student Employment:

• Student Employment Homepage

Faculty Resources: (Faculty Access Only)

• Currcicular Career Service

• What can I do with a major in...? - Explore various career options by major
• Choosing a Major (VIDEO)
• RCC Academic Programs
• RCC Career Pathway Degrees, Certificates and Roadmaps

• Classroom - Information on academic resources such as the Library, Disability Services, and Tutoring.
• Financial Aid - Apply for financial aid, learn about student loans, scholarships and tuition installment Information.
• Life Issues - Resources for childcare, transportation, creating a workable student budget, and more.
• Program - Get information on counseling and advising, as well as mentoring and special student programs

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• Log Into CIS
• My Career Portfolio
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