Career Development

 

Welcome!  The Office of Career Development at North Central College supports a diverse community of learners dedicated to preparing students to be curious, engaged, ethical, and purposeful citizens and leaders in local, national and global contexts.  

 

Get Connected

 

Everything you need to connect with Career Development is on Handshake! Schedule appointments, download career resources, view upcoming events and more!  Visit noctrl.joinhandshake.com to update your profile and see who is looking for NCC interns and employees.  

 

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Prepare for Interviews

Use your NC email and password to log on to and learn about interview success strategies. Prepare and practice with this interactive tool

 

Explore Careers and Interests

Starting on a career path can be a big decision. Use these tools to explore career options and learn about your skills and interests.

 

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Explore Careers and Identify your Skills, Interests and Values:

 

 

 

 

Build Your Resume

Build your resume online and anytime!  Set up an account at northcentralcollege.OptimalResume.com using your NC email to get started.  Search samples or build it from scratch using built-in style guides. 

 

Illinois Consortium Resources

 

North Central College is a member of the College Career Consortium of Illinois, a dynamic and respected consortium of 18 colleges and universities representing 56,000+ enrolled students.  NC Students have access to the online career center, campus interviews with member employers, Fall Interview Day, and the Spring CareerFest.   Visit the Online Career Center

 

North Central College is also a member of the Associated Colleges of Illinois, robust network of 24 member private, nonprofit, primarily residential colleges and universities. These institutions sustain an enduring commitment to mission-driven, liberal arts-based higher education in small, supportive environments that cultivate a sense of community — and where faculty make teaching their first priority.  NC Students can Search ACI’s job and internships postings page for career opportunities provided by Illinois employers and attend the Annual Job and Internship Expo.

 

Student Employment On Campus

 

Campus employment provides great opportunities for students to advance their career readiness skills.  Students looking for Work Study or other employment opportunities on campus can search for open positions through our Human Resource department.  

 

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