Finding Employment
The Career and Employment Center (CEC) provides assistance in securing part-time and full-time employment, both on and off campus. Many students attending college need part-time work in order to earn money to defray expenses. Assistance is offered to help students identify job opportunities and develop appropriate job application skills so they may be successful in finding a job.
Employers contact the college in their effort to obtain qualified employees. The Employment and Career Center (CEC) works with faculty members to facilitate communication between employers and students. Notices of job opportunities received from employers are posted to TechConnect, a job posting system accessed through the Internet. Jobs are also distributed to appropriate program areas and emailed or mailed to graduates and alumni registered for job listing services. Graduates and alumni are encouraged to register with the CEC so they will be notified of job openings relating to their chosen fields. The Graduate Employment Report, which includes salary ranges for graduates, is also available.
How can I find fulfilling employment?
To find employment, most individuals must apply a wide variety of skills and knowledge. For example, knowing how to find the hidden job market is helpful. Finding a job also frequently requires skills in networking, writing a resume and expressing your strengths and experiences to others. Advisors in CEC can help you learn and improve your skills in this area!
How can CEC help me find a job?
CEC provides assistance to both current students and alumni interested in finding employment. CEC services include:
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Online posting of on-campus student job openings through TechConnect. View an online tutorial to learn how to use TechConnect (text only version).
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Online posting of program-related job openings through TechConnect (available only to graduates of Madison College, students within 6 months of graduating, and students enrolled in a professional development or similar course.) View an online tutorial to learn how to use TechConnect (text only version).
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A schedule of monthly workshops is offered in resume writing, job search strategies, and interviewing (at Truax Campus).
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Advisors available at each campus for individual appointments to help students with job search strategies, resume critiquing, interview skills, or other needs related to finding employment. Contact us to schedule an appointment!
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A library of books and videos and resources on topics including job search strategies, interviewing, writing resumes, and more.
Online Resources to help you find employment
In TechConnect, find on-campus student job postings and other off campus general listings under non-program jobs. Or, if you're within six months of graduating, enrolled in a professional development or similar class, or alumni, contact us for a username and password to look at job listings in your program area. View an online tutorial to learn how to use TechConnect (text only version).
Madison College's Graduate Information Report is a published report of a survey given to Madison College graduates. It includes information about the employment status of recent graduates, their salary, job title, employer, and more.
WISCareers can assist students with choosing a career, learning about educational options, and finding employment. Contact us to schedule an orientation and receive a username and password.
Last Modified: March 23, 2011