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College & Career Center Specialists

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College and Career Center Specialists help students achieve their educational and career goals by offering personalized support and resources. They play a key role in student retention by identifying barriers to success, providing proactive outreach and guidance, and connecting students with the academic and support services needed to stay on track and progress toward graduation.

Additionally, they assist students in securing part-time employment while in school and employment opportunities after graduation. Check out the information below for resources to support your post-college plans.

Having a well-written resume and cover letter are vital pieces when applying to a job these days. Not only is it important to market your skills, experience, and education, it also can show a potential employer how well put together you are. Having a clean, easy-to-read, tactful resume and cover letter can help lead you to an interview and possible job offer!

Here we have provided resources for you related to all things resume and cover letter. Resume examples by type and by career path, as well as some resume templates - just plug in your information and go!

 

Useful Links 

Career Coach Resume Builder

Resume Info Worksheet

Chronological vs Functional Resume or the Combination Resume

Resume Samples

Resume Tips

Resume Action Words by Skill Types

Resume Category Headings & Titles

Cover Letter Samples

Cover Letter Tips

Reference Tips

 

Interviewing can be a very nerve racking, stressful time for some people. But why let it be? Check out the links on this page for resources that can help you become more comfortable with interviewing and help you ace it! Want to do a practice run? Contact Alyssa in Career Services to set up a Mock Interview to help you get prepared for your interview.

Behavioral Questions Worksheet

Interview Tips

Questions You Should and Shouldn't Ask

Job Interview Questions by Position

 

College and Career Center Specialists:

Jordie Higgason, M.Ed.   
higgasonj@iecc.edu   
Frontier Community College   
618-843-3711 Ext. 5901   

Jamie Barbee, M.P.H. 
barbeej@iecc.edu   
Lincoln Trail College   
618-544-8657 Ext. 5900   
Olney Central College   
618-395-7777 Ext. 5900

Brittany Biddle  
biddleb@iecc.edu 
Wabash Valley College     
618-263-5013 Ext. 3149