Career Services

Whether you're exploring career paths, building skills, or job hunting while in school, Career Services can help. We support current students, alumni, and employers.

Faculty and staff can request a presentation or workshop for students by contacting careers@mclennan.edu.

Explore Your Career Path

Not sure where to start? Try these tools:

• Focus 2 Career — Take an in-depth career assessment with your MCC username and password.
• Meet with a career counselor for one-on-one guidance. Email careers@mclennan.edu with your availability to schedule.
• CareerOneStop — Explore wages, employment trends, and skills by occupation, including Central Texas data.
• O*NET OnLine — Detailed job descriptions and career exploration tools.
• Texas Career Check — Search occupations for salary, job openings, and required education or skills.

Find a Program That Fits

• Browse MCC Pathways to see degrees, certificates, and the careers they lead to.
• Texas Career Check also lets you search by program of study to find related careers.
• Interested in healthcare? Visit Texas H.O.T. Jobs to explore your options.

Resources for Veterans

• Texas Workforce Commission — Job search resources for veterans, plus info on the annual Red, White, & You career fair (usually held in fall).
• CareerOneStop Military to Civilian Occupation Translator — Match your military experience to civilian careers, including salary and education info.

Fast-Track Your Skills

McLennan Community College (MCC) offers certificates and occupational skills awards you can complete in a year or less. ExpressPath options can help you build new skills and compete for higher-paying jobs.

Build Your Résumé

Your résumé is your first impression with an employer — let Career Services help you make it count. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

Other résumé resources:

• College Central Network
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Practice for Interviews

Whether it's for a job, scholarship, or college admission, interview prep matters — and Career Services can help you get ready.

• Big Interview — Practice mock interviews, answer real questions, and record or send your sessions.
• Want face-to-face practice? Contact us to schedule interview coaching or a mock interview.

Find a Job

• College Central Network — Create a free account to see jobs posted to MCC's job board.
• Greater Waco Chamber Job Board
• Texas Workforce Commission — Résumé builder and other job search tools from TWC.
• CareerOneStop — Job search resources from the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Other job search sites: LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Monster.
• Eligible for work-study? Apply through the Financial Aid office.

For Employers

We appreciate your interest in hiring MCC students and alumni. We use College Central Network (CCN) as our official job posting service — post jobs at no charge.

Questions? Contact us at careers@mclennan.edu or 254-299-8614.

To Register

• Go to College Central Network and click Create Account.
• Once Career Services approves your account, you'll get an email with your Access ID and password.

To Manage Job Postings

• Log in with your Access ID and password.
• Post a new job: Select Post a New Job and complete the form.
• Repost an expired job: Find it under Expired Jobs and select Repost.
• Remove a filled job: Find it under Active Jobs and select Expire, or contact Career Services.

To Report a Hire

• Sign in with your Access ID and password.
• Under Hiring Information, select Report Offers/Hires and complete the form.

Career Services approves only employers and job postings that fit our students' best interests and MCC's mission.

Visit Campus

Interested in a recruitment table on campus? This one-day event lets you connect with students and share info about your company and job openings. Contact us at careers@mclennan.edu or 254-299-8614.

Contact

Hours of Operation

Office Hours: Aug. 10th - 21st

• Monday-Thursday: 8 am-6 pm
• Fridays: 8 am-5 pm 
• On Wednesdays, from 8-9:30 am, advising is closed for the weekly staff meeting.

Fall Office Hours: Aug. 24th - Dec. 11

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am-6 pm
• Fridays: 8 am-5 pm 
• On Wednesdays, from 8-9:30 am, advising is closed for the weekly staff meeting.