The Career Center

College is about getting the education you need to get into a career.

The Career Center is here to help you choose a major, a career path, and help jump start your job search.

• Drop by A347, call 847.925.6220 or email careercenter@harpercollege.edu
• Schedule Appointments with a Career Counselor to help choose a major or connect your major with a career.
• Use their special library of career information.
• Find a job on campus to add experience to your resume.
• Fall/Spring Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 8 am - 7 pm

Friday:         8 am - 4:30 pm

Sat & Sun:  Closed

Explore Careers in Psychology

Have you ever considered a career in Psychology? If your classes in Psychology interest you, you might consider giving these resources a try.

• Occupational Handbook - Brought to you by the US Department of Labor, this website is a one stop shop for information about, including summaries of the job, needed qualifications, and average salaries. Find out how many people work in a job, and if the number of job is expected to grow.
• Professional associations list information about qualifications, post open jobs, and provide resources and support for members.
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• American Psychiatric Association
• Association for Psychological Science
• Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
• Cognitive Science Society
• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology (IACFP)
• Social Psychology Network

General Career Information

Check out these amazing resources, no matter what career you are looking at.

• Career One Stop - This is an excellent collection of all the information that the US Department of Labor has to offer on job searching. From brainstorming career paths to brushing up your resume, to submiting to jobs, everything is covered.
• O Net - This website has an excellent browsing and searching options to help you connect your interests with potential careers.
• The Glass Door - This site gives user reviews of how good (or bad) it is to work for specific companies. It includes pros and cons about a job, typical salaries, and interview questions asked.