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Wright College Career Planning & Placement Cen

I am here for Networking

About Me

Mission Statement:
“To provide quality career, educational, and holistic development services to the students, alumni, and community residents of Wright College.”
Integrating education, work experience, and commitment will propel our students to the next level of their personal and professional lives. Our vision includes establishing and enhancing strategic partnerships with students as well as faculty, administrators, staff, employers, and community leaders that will form an effective educational and employment network. Our career resources and dedication to community and individual outreach supports the Mission of Wright College and benefits everyone involved in the career planning process.
Services and Programs:
• Career counseling and advising by appointment
• Walk-in advising hours
• Full/Part-Time Job and Internship Listings
• Self-Assessment and Career Discernment
• Career Fairs
• Career Planning and Placement Website
• Job Search and Networking Techniques
• Career Guides and Resources
• Career Workshops
• Resume Development
• Interviewing Skills/Mock Interviewing
• Job Application Process
• Career Computer Lab
• TRA/TAA Verification
Office Hours:
Monday & Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:30am-7:00pm
Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Email : [email protected]
Phone : (773) 481-8527
Fax: (773) 481-8531
Location : Wilbur Wright College , Science Building-128,
4300 N. Narragansett, Chicago, IL 60634
Staff Directory:
Name Title Office Phone/E-mail

Irene Horne

Administrative Assistant

S-128
773-481-8529
[email protected]

Tiffany Irby

Clerical Assistant S-128
773-481-8527
[email protected]

Larry McGhee

Graduate Intern S-132
773-481-8527
[email protected]

Joe Reaves

Director S-128 773-481-8528
[email protected]

My Interests

This site is maintained by the staff of the Wright College Career Planning and Placement Center. Its purpose is to engage and educate the Wright College community regarding the latest trends in career development. We would also like to inform job seekers about career related opportunities and upcoming events.

For more information about our office, read our monthly newsletter, NetWork . Or, visit our website by clicking on the following link: Wright College Career Planning and Placement Center .

Employers and Job Listings:

Wright College Job Fairs and Career Days:

*ALL job fairs are FREE
*Open to the public
*Professional attire and resumes REQUIRED

I'd like to meet:

Students, Alumni, and Community Residents:

Feel free to contact our office if you need any career or job related assistance. We can be reached by phone at (773) 481-8527, or by email at [email protected] . You may obtain individual assistance by visiting during our new Walk-In Hours, Monday through Thursday, 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. You also have the option to schedule an appointment anytime during our regular business hours.

To access the latest job listings in our database, you must first register with our office. Then you are free to visit CollegeCentral.com and apply for positions that meet your qualifications. It is important that you inform us whether or not you have found a position through our office so that we may identify other ways to assist you. For more job listings, visit the Job Related Links page, http://wright.ccc.edu/services/job_placement/links.asp

Employers and Community Leaders:

Our office would love to host your next recruiting event. Our On-Campus Recruiting Program is a great way to reach a diverse and talented population. Every year we will have two major Job Fairs , the first during Fall semester and the second in the Spring. To schedule an on-campus visit and/or register for the job fairs, contact our office by phone, (773) 481-8527, or by email, [email protected] .

You may also post your latest job openings with our office via email or fax. Feel free to register your orgainization and enter your current positions into our on-line database, CollegeCentral.com/wright .

Movies:

Films that educate individuals about various careers and motivate job seekers to explore their calling(s) and/or vocational aspiration(s).

Examples include:

Freedom Writers

The Matrix

The Pursuit of Happyness

My Blog

Too tattooed to work?

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/06/19/too....At Sara Champion's previous job as a project engineer for one of the country's top construction firms, visible tattoos for professional staff were ...
Posted by Wright College Career Planning & Placement Center on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:41:00 PST

Is America's suburban dream collapsing into a nightmare?

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/06/16/suburb.city/ind...When Shaun Yandell proposed to his longtime girlfriend Gina Marasco on the doorstep of their new home in the sunny suburb of Elk Grove, California,...
Posted by Wright College Career Planning & Placement Center on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:27:00 PST

Co-workers who drive you crazy

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/06/16/craz...For many people, bad habits are unconscious. ...
Posted by Wright College Career Planning & Placement Center on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:16:00 PST

30 Best Websites for Job Hunters (from Fortune.com)

30 best Web sites for job hunters Which of the more than 40,000 online job boards now operating in the U.S. are most likely to help you land the position you want? Check out these survey results. By A...
Posted by Wright College Career Planning & Placement Center on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:37:00 PST

Can’t Retire, Can’t Find a Job: Older Workers Struggle

Out of a job and out of luck at 54 A growing number of older workers are losing their jobs as the economy weakens. And many are having a harder time landing new positions. By Tami Luhby, CNNMoney.com ...
Posted by Wright College Career Planning & Placement Center on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:48:00 PST

Hard to Find a Job, But Not an Internship (From CNNMoney.com)

Hard to find a job, but not an internship Companies are cutting back on jobs but hiring more summer interns to keep their talent pipeline supplied. More students want to get on-the-job experience. By ...
Posted by Wright College Career Planning & Placement Center on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:02:00 PST

You're not getting the job -- 25 reasons why

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/05/28/cb.s...When you're job hunting, you can go mad if you think about the amount of factors beyond your control that affect your chances of getting hired. ...
Posted by Wright College Career Planning & Placement Center on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:53:00 PST

Top 10 interview mistakes

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/05/12/cb.i...Hiring managers don't want to hear a lot of things during an interview -- confessions of a violent past, a cell phone ring, a toilet flush. Yet job...
Posted by Wright College Career Planning & Placement Center on Tue, 20 May 2008 09:39:00 PST

Getting a job after extended time off

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/05/14/cb.w...Startin g any new job can be as nerve-wracking as it is exciting. While you're anxious for a fresh start and to meet new people, you're nervous that...
Posted by Wright College Career Planning & Placement Center on Tue, 20 May 2008 09:37:00 PST

What happens to my personal info at job?

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/05/20/pers...QUESTIO N: What happens to the personal information my employer has after I leave the company? ...
Posted by Wright College Career Planning & Placement Center on Tue, 20 May 2008 08:49:00 PST