Resources
Prepare for your future career success
We have online resources, whether you’re exploring majors or searching for a job. Need help navigating any of these or figuring out where to begin? Schedule an appointment today to meet with a Career Development Specialist.
FOCUS 2 Career Planning
Interact with a self-guided career and educational planning tool to explore majors and occupations and make informed decisions.
Career Coach
Discover in-demand careers based on your interest with current, local employment opportunities and salary data.
What Can I Do with This Major?
Connect majors you are interested in with careers. Explore career areas and what types of employers hire people in those fields.
Online Resources
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- Username: ecc
- Password: careers
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- Use access code: Spartan
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- Go to the "IL Residents" tab to create an account.
Resume/Cover Letter
Whether you are new to the world of work or looking for a career change, you need your resume and cover letter to stand out. Our Resume and Cover Letter site will help you learn how to grab an employer’s attention, present yourself as a professional, and demonstrate why employers should hire YOU.
Interviewing
Job interviews are your chance to highlight to employers your skills, motivation, and personality. Our Interviewing site will walk you through how to prepare for an interview so you can best present yourself and make a great first impression.
Using LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a professional social network that you can use to display your resume, search for jobs, define your skills, develop a professional network, further develop your career, and more. Our “Using LinkedIn” site will show you how to create an amazing profile and how to use it to connect to others.
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- Use access code: Spartan
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- Go to the "IL Residents" tab to create an account.
Education, Majors, and Schools
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- Username: ecc
- Password: careers
- 海角社区 Programs
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- Use access code: Spartan
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- Go to the "IL Residents" tab to create an account.
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- Username: ecc
- Password: careers
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- Use access code: Spartan
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- Go to the "IL Residents" tab to create an account.
- Username: ecc
- Password: careers
Contact
Career Development Services
Building B, Room B120
847-214-7390
Fax: 847-622-3055
careerservices@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
*Evening hours are available upon request.