Not sure what jobs are in demand? Need help finding a job? If you’re planning your career or currently in the job market, you need to be prepared for today’s technology and recruitment methods. Black Hawk College Career Services offers free employment assistance. We can help you prepare your résumé and cover letter, practice interviewing skills, learn how to dress for an interview and much more.
Career Services enhances students’ pursuit of education and career goals and assists students, alumni, employers and the community in developing a qualified, competitive workforce.
Job openings are also posted in the Career Services Center, on the job boards around the Quad-Cities Campus, at the Black Hawk College Outreach Center, and on social media at no cost to employers or job-seekers.
Looking for skilled and qualified employees? Post jobs and internship opportunities on Handshake. This service is free for all employers. Create a new account or link to your organization’s existing account. Be sure to connect with Black Hawk College to share opportunities with our students.
The center offers BHC students, alumni and the community personal guidance and assistance as well as excellent resources to help at any stage of career planning or job search.
Career Coach provides the most current local data on wages, employment, local job postings, and associated education and training. Career Coach connects you to academic programs at Black Hawk College and provides the information you need to help in the career decision process. Career Coach also has an assessment component as well as a résumé builder.
This website features 106 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field and strategies to maximize opportunities. Links to professional associations, occupational outlook information and job search resources are included.
Students, alumni and community members may search for jobs locally and nationwide. This service is free for everyone. Once you have registered on the website, you may search through all the current jobs in the system.
Get free and easy access to detailed information regarding duties, requirements, salary, education, etc. for over 900 occupations. Information is updated regularly to make it relevant to our changing workforce.
Learn and practice interview skills. The BHC organization code is 0542. Visit the Big Interview Student Guide to familiarize yourself with everything this tool has to offer.
Search and apply for Rock Island Arsenal or other federal jobs.
FOCUS-2 enables students to assess their values, skills and interests and explore career fields and major areas of study that are compatible with their assessment results.
Career Services
Quad-Cities Campus
Building 1, Room 220
309-796-5626
striegela@halfpricehour.com