Category Archives: Career Coaching

Career Services

03.22.23

LLCC co-sponsoring Career Connections Expo tomorrow

The Career Connections Expo, co-sponsored by LLCC, will be held tomorrow, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) at UIS. Students seeking jobs or internships can network with over 100 employers. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, dress professionally (business casual) and prepare a 30-60 second “elevator pitch” to introduce themselves and their goals, education, and job qualifications.

For more information or for students who need assistance with resumes, contact LLCC Career Services at Career_Development@llcc.edu or 217-786-2210.

03.20.23

LLCC co-sponsoring Career Connections Expo March 23

The Career Connections Expo, co-sponsored by LLCC, will be held March 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) at UIS. Students seeking jobs or internships can network with over 100 employers. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, dress professionally (business casual) and prepare a 30-60 second “elevator pitch” to introduce themselves and their goals, education, and job qualifications.

For more information or for students who need assistance with resumes, contact LLCC Career Services at Career_Development@llcc.edu or 217-786-2210.

03.16.23

LLCC Transitioning Job Board to Handshake

LLCC is transitioning to Handshake as the college’s new job board. The college is launching Handshake to employers on March 16 and to students on April 13. The employer launch is first to ensure that when students log in for the first time, they see opportunities to keep them engaged in the job search process.

Handshake is the leading job board for colleges and universities. Its goal is to create opportunities for students and employers to engage with and contact each other.

If you have questions about current job postings, please contact Cathy Huffman or Marina Wirsing, LLCC career coaches.

If you have questions about internships, and/or structured learning program opportunities, please contact Brenda Elliott, director of work-based learning.

03.16.23

Changes in LLCC Advancement

In spring 2022, Dr. Warren formed an ad hoc team to discuss and make recommendations regarding career assistance for LLCC students. Part of the recommendation from this team was to bring together similar services into a single unit. To implement this recommendation, the college is combining business relations, career services and work-based learning into the LLCC Division of Advancement. The advancement team is excited that the following are joining our team:

  • Cathy Huffman, Career Coach
  • Marina Wirsing, Career Coach
  • Brenda Elliott, Director of Work-Based Learning

Due to the construction in Menard Hall and the lack of space that comes with it, Cathy, Marina and Brenda will continue to be in their same office locations.

03.02.23

LLCC co-sponsoring Career Connections Expo March 23

The Career Connections Expo, co-sponsored by LLCC, will be held March 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) at UIS. Students seeking jobs or internships can network with over 100 employers. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, dress professionally (business casual) and prepare a 30-60 second “elevator pitch” to introduce themselves and their goals, education, and job qualifications.

For more information or for students who need assistance with resumes, contact LLCC Career Services at Career_Development@llcc.edu or 217-786-2210.

12.05.22

New locations for AVP Student Success, TRIO, career coaching and nursing success coaching

No need to hire Sherlock Holmes to find where the rest of the LLCC Student Success team is moving. On Dec. 5, the following staff are moving to Millennium Center, second floor and Sangamon Hall, lower level:

  • Anne Armbruster, Director, TRIO Student Support Services − Sangamon 0104
  • Tiffany Sunderlin, TRIO Academic Support Specialist − Sangamon 0130
  • Sarah Scheufele, TRIO Retention Specialist, Sangamon 0133
  • Leslie Johnson, AVP, Student Success − Millennium 2212B
  • Cathy Huffman, Career Coach − Millennium 2213C
  • Marina Wirsing, Career Coach − Millennium 2213D
  • Carley Young, Nursing Success Coach − Millennium 2236A
  • Taylor Littig, Nursing Success Coach − Millennium 2236B
11.18.22

Student Services on the move

Starting on Nov. 22, movers will begin relocating LLCC Student Services staff in Menard Hall to their temporary locations in the Millennium Center and lower level of Sangamon Hall. Earlier this fall, Accessibility Services moved to the Millennium  Center and Testing to Logan Hall.

The upcoming moves will be phased over the final few weeks of 2022 with the hope that each department will be settled into their temporary locations in early 2023.  This has required a lot of hard work and coordination by all involved, and we will ask for everyone to be patient as these new locations will take some adjustments for both students and staff.  Future announcements will be coming from each department within Student Services as to “where to find them” soon.

12.06.16

Extended Hours in Enrollment Services

The LLCC main campus will be offering extended hours for registration leading up to the start spring classes, beginning this Saturday.

Admission/Registration/Records, Advising/Counseling/Career Services, Financial Aid and Placement & Testing will be available in addition to regular hours on the following:

  • Sat, Dec 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Mon-Thu, Jan 2-5, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sat, Jan. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Mon-Thu, Jan. 9-12, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Bookstore will be open during regular hours of Mon-Thu, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with the addition of Sat, Jan. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

10.17.16

Free “Interviewing Skills” workshop for students Wednesday

Career Services and Student Life are collaborating to provide a free career workshop to students entitled “Interviewing Skills” on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the A. Lincoln Commons.

Presenter Paul Carter has been the director of Human Resources at Cast Industries Inc. for the last 10 years and previously was the senior employee supervisor of stages at Express Personnel Services for 13 years. Mr. Carter is known in the Springfield community as a hiring specialist and prides himself on matching workers’ skills with companies in need of specific types of employees.

Please encourage your students to attend!  If you have any questions, please contact michelle.burger@llc.edu.

03.22.16

Career networking opportunity for students

Please encourage all Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Web Design majors to join us for a free employment initiative workshop and treats on Wednesday, March 30, 1-2 p.m., in the R. H. Stephens Room. This event is provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue, LLCC Advising, Counseling and Career Services, and Student Life.  Students will have the opportunity to:

  • gain valuable resources and tips on the Dept. of Revenue hiring process
  • find out about non-degree required State positions
  • learn how the State can pay for your education while you gain rich experience
  • take steps to successfully complete a CMS 100 application form

Students are required to bring a completed CMS 100 application to the event.
They can visit http://www.illinois.gov/sites/work/Documents/pdfs//app_cms100P.pdf  to print a copy, as well as stop by Student Life or Advising, Counseling & Career Services to pick-up a copy.