Community Employer Resources | Jamestown Community College

Work with JCC’s Career Services

JCC supports community employers in a variety of ways. We look forward to partnering with you! Contact Career Services to learn how you can connect with JCC students and alumni:

Build your brand awareness to attract future employees and interns
Enhance your hiring recruitment strategy
Create attractive job descriptions
Support students through the J. Hawk Career Closet

All employers must sign and submit an Employer Recruitment Agreement if you would like to partner with Career Services in any way for your recruitment needs. Please also familiarize yourself with the JCC Equal Opportunity Policy.

Career Services opportunities for community employers
Activity	Time Commitment	Availability
Post jobs and internships in JCC’s career platform, Handshake	5-10 minutes, as needed	Year-round
Present to a JCC class	15 minutes-1 hour (varies)	Year-round
Present to a JCC club	15 minutes-1 hour (varies)	Fall and spring semesters
Offer company tours to classes or groups	1-2 hours	Year-round
Host an informational or recruitment table on campus	1-2 hours	Fall and spring semesters
Host interviews for your company on campus	1-2 hours (up to employer)	Fall and spring semesters
Host a career readiness workshop on topics such as resume writing, professionalism in the workplace, interviewing skills, job searching, etc.	1-2 hours	Fall and spring semesters
Attend JCC’s Part-time Job and Internship Fair	2-3 hours	Fall semester
Attend JCC’s Annual CareerFest	2-3 hours	Spring semester
Invite a student or alumni to job shadow you at work	4-8 hours (1 day)	Year-round
Become a career mentor to share career advice with students and alumni	1 hour/month via phone, in person, or Zoom	Year-round
Host a JCC intern	1 semester	Year-round
Donate professional wardrobe items to the J. Hawk Career Closet	Varies	Year-round

Support & resources

Posting Jobs & Internships in Handshake

From one Handshake account, you can connect with any college or university across the U.S. that also uses Handshake.

If you already have a Handshake account, find Jamestown Community College on the platform and request to connect with JCC.
- Article on how to search for and connect with colleges in Handshake
If you need to establish a Handshake account, you can create a free employer account. Like many other large job posting platforms, Handshake may ask you for business information or to upload documentation such as a utility bill, to verify your legitimacy as a business.
- Video on how to create an employer account in Handshake

Your Handshake account will let students and alumni follow your company, connect with recruiters, and apply to open positions. As an employer, you can:

Post open jobs and internships so students and alumni can learn about opportunities when they search on their own
- Video on how to post a job or internship in Handshake
- Handshake Academy course
- Video on how to edit or re-post an expired job or internship in Handshake (for Basic Employers only - only the person who created the job posting will have this edit feature)
Review and message applicants who have applied directly to your positions
- Video on how to review applicants in Handshake
Proactively search for qualified candidates and invite them to apply for your positions
- Article on how to message students in Handshake
Register for career events coordinated by JCC Career Services
- Article on how to find career fairs in Handshake
Create in-person or virtual events that you are hosting (not at JCC) and invite students and alumni to attend

If you need assistance with your Handshake account, contact the Handshake Support Team or the Handshake Employer Help Center. Select I’m an employer and fill out the form. This will create a help desk ticket and Handshake support will assist you. If you’re still having trouble, contact Career Services.

Creating Attractive Job Descriptions

A key to attracting talent is writing job descriptions that are reflective of your company's needs, yet tailored to your target audience. The more transparent you can be, the more likely candidates will review your job description.

For example, you can include statements like:

Willingness to train the right person
A degree in progress is acceptable rather than required before one can apply
- Language in a job description is often taken literally. If it says a bachelor’s degree is required, it could deter applicants who are currently in an associate’s degree program from applying.
Top skills preferred
- The job description writer through Education Design Lab can help you create a skills-based job description.
Years of experience preferred
- If it is an entry-level job, consider "0-3 years of experience" instead of "3-5 years of experience"
Flexible and/or part-time schedules
- If the position allows you to consider taking on an employee part-time until the semester ends, hybrid work (after training), or flexible hours, include that in the job description.
Salary range
- The NYS Salary Transparency Law requires employers with four or more employees to include salary ranges on job descriptions.

More JCC Opportunities for Community Employers

Through JCC's Workforce Development, you can receive customized training for your employees based on business needs, such as technology, leadership, and management.

The on-site Small Business Development Center can support you with free, confidential counseling and training for your new or existing business.