Career Center

RCC Student Career Center

The RCC Career Center helps you explore majors, build job-ready skills, and connect with internships and employers—from your first semester through graduation. Meet with us for career assessments, résumé and interview prep, and job search support.

💻 Virtual Drop-In Hours

Need quick support with your career development or job preparation? Meet with a Career Center advisor during virtual drop-in hours. Sessions are available by Zoom and may be impacted by holidays or campus closures.

  • Mondays: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Join on Zoom | Passcode: Career
  • Tuesdays: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Join on Zoom | Passcode: Career

*Note: Please check the campus calendar for holiday or closure updates.

Career Center Appointments

Schedule an appointment with a Career Center representative for one-on-one support. Appointments are offered in-person, virtually, or by phone, and can be scheduled up to 2 weeks in advance.

  • Career Assessment Review (MBTI, Strong, iStartStrong, etc.)
  • Career/Major Exploration and Resource Review
  • Career/Major Evaluation, Assessment, and Planning
  • Job Search Support
  • Résumé, Cover Letter, and Professional Document Development
  • Interview Strategy & Prep
  • Mock Interviews

Make an Appointment

Career Resources for Students

Current RCC students have exclusive access to résumé builders, job boards, and other career tools on our Career Center Canvas page.

Access Career Resources
 

Counseling Services

Need help choosing courses, planning your degree, or staying on track for graduation? Academic Counseling provides those services for RCC students.

Visit Academic Counseling

Frequently Asked Questions

Would you like to partner with the Career Center to schedule a workshop or event?

Complete the Request a Career Presentation or Workshop form to share your ideas and information.

Career and Personality Assessments can help you explore your personal preferences and relate them to the world of work. Browse and utilize the assessments listed below to begin your career exploration journey!

Additional Major and Career Assessment resources can be found on our Career Center Canvas page.

  • Eureka - The CA Career Info System
    • EUREKA works as a one-stop shop for career assessments, exploration, information, and resources. Click here to log-in or create your account/profile. Note: this resource is for RCC Students only.
    • Faculty and classified professionals at RCC can use EUREKA to support the career exploration and development of students both in and out of the classroom. Faculty/ classified professionals accounts can be requested by emailing the Career Center at careercenter@rcc.edu.
  • Career Coach Assessment
    • The Career Coach Assessment can help you determine a major or program of study in a quick 6 question assessment or a more in-depth 60 question assessment. Use this assessment to learn about educational pathways through the CA Community College system.
  • 16 Personalities
    • The 16 Personalities test provides your type descriptions and relates it to various life areas including personal strengths and weaknesses, friendships, career paths, workplace habits, etc.

Whether you are looking for a part-time job while attending school or looking for full time employment, we have resources to support your search.

You will find options ranging from on-campus opportunities through student employment, apprenticeship opportunities for students in select RCC programs, and you can utilize Handshake, a career service app that shows an array of employment opportunities from employers around the region. To top it off, we have a Career Closet that will help you “dress to impress” for your interviews! Make an appointment by emailing careercloset@rcc.edu!

Additional Employment and Labor Market resources can be found on our Career Center Canvas page.  

Are you interested in recruiting our talented RCC Tigers? Explore all the ways you can connect below. 

Handshake for Employers - Post Jobs and Internships for RCCD Students

Employer Engagement Options
We look forward to working with our employer partners and helping them engage with our students. See the list of engagement opportunities below. Participation in these opportunities are subject to approval based on student/faculty interest and capacity.

  • On-campus recruitment opportunities
  • Virtual information sessions
  • Communication to relevant RCC academic departments
  • Posting jobs on our job board (see Jobspeaker above)

Make an appointment to discuss a strong partnership or to schedule a consultation with Employment Placement Coordinator Meriel Anderson-McDade. 

Contact

Email: careercenter@rcc.edu

Location: Dr. Charles A. Kane Building, Room 101