Career Services
The Career Services department coordinates employment services for Southern State. We offer students and alumni assistance in clarifying career goals and acquiring job search skills. We also assist employers with various objectives including recruitment.
Tom Payton- Coordinator, Career & Counseling Services
- 800.628.7722 x2713
- tpayton@sscc.edu
View all Career Services Staff
Flexible times available upon request. Counseling hours available via appointment. Contact any Campus Location or extension 2825 to schedule your appointment.
Office Hours & Locations
- Central Campus
- Student Services Office
- 8:00am – 11:00am (Wednesday)
- 8:00am – 5:00pm (Friday)
- Fayette Campus
- Faculty Offices – Room 103
- 8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday)
- 2:45pm – 5:00pm (Wednesday)
- North Campus
- Room 316A
- 8:00am – 5:00pm (Thursday)
- Brown County Campus
- Director’s Office
- 8:00am – 5:00pm (Tuesday)
How We Can Help
Potential & Current Students – From the beginning of your college experience, through graduation and beyond, Career Services is here to help you follow your bliss! We are here to help you learn about careers and occupations to plan your education accordingly with your desired career path. We also provide one-on-one job search assistance, resume and cover letter writing techniques, interview preparation, coaching and debriefing, and networking tips and how-to's. One-on-one Career Choice Resources include:
- Holland Career Types
- Myers Briggs Type Indicator
- Values Inventory
- Career Coach
- My Career Story
- and many more
Students & Alumni – Career development does not end when you start the job but is a lifelong process. As a service free of charge, Career Services can help current students and alumni learn about: resumes, adding value to your job and tracking the results, career check-ups, dealing with on the job stress, and career coaching.
Not Sure Where To Start?
Need help choosing a career path? SSCC's Career Coach Assessment can guide you to potential career opportunities within your major, or browse through a list of Programs & Careers offered by Southern State.
Job Board
Looking for a job? View the Job Board to see local job openings. Jobs are posted as they become available so check back often!
Use the Position Posting Request Form to post a job opening online and on each of Southern State’s campuses. You can submit the form electronically, email it to tpayton@sscc.edu or fax it to 937.393.6682.
Videos
David Brooks: Should you live for your résumé ... or your eulogy?
Career or calling? This is certainly an important question for all choosing a career but especially those from ages 35 and after. Career expert Mark Savickas describes career as mattering: what really matters and how we will matter. New York Times columnist and author David Brooks talks about the difference between résumé virtues and eulogy virtues, important considerations in choosing your career.
Internships
- Southern State Co-Op & Internship Programs
- In partnership with leading employers, Southern State Community College is pleased to offer our co-op and internship programs that will provide an opportunity to build relevant experience through co-op and internship programming. These custom designed degrees are tailored to provide students with a competitive advantage among the country's premier employers. The co-op track option offers students the opportunity to receive focused academic instruction alongside real-world application.
- Ohio Means Internships & Co-Ops
- The program seeks out individuals who are motivated, engaged and studying in "high demand" areas such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, automotive, bio-health, business functions, energy, financial services, food processing, information technology and services, and polymer and chemicals.
Job Boards, Fairs, and Search
Job Fairs
There are a few things you should know before attending a job fair. Use this guide to better prepare:
Job Fair Preparation
Job Fairs Coming soon!
Job Boards
- Glassdoor for Students
- Glassdoor for Students is a free job search resource, designed to meet the needs of today's college students.
- ZipRecruiter
- ZipRecruiter is the fastest growing job board that is FREE for students to use to find jobs
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Post your resume and search for thousands of jobs and internships.
Job Search Resources & Tools
Find assistance and get advice on various topics of job search through these resources.
OhioMeansJobs offers you a fun and easy way to practice and fine tune your interview skills. Whether you're new to the job market or an experienced professional, we can help you land the right job with a powerful combination of video tutorials and virtual interview practice.
When you know about your personality and interests and have an idea about careers that you might want to pursue, it is a good idea to learn about various occupations and their educational requirements and future prospects. The Employer Resources
If you’re a local employer, Southern State wants to CONNECT with you! We offer various associate and certificate programs in areas ranging from pre-baccalaureate, nursing, business and technology as well as many training opportunities. We also provide job posting opportunities, annual job fairs, on-site interviews and recruiting, employer assistance to meet your needs interfacing with Workforce Development.
Posting Jobs
Position Posting Request Form
Use the position posting request form to post a job opening on the Job Board online and on each of Southern State’s campuses. You can submit the form electronically, email it to tpayton@sscc.edu or fax it to 937.393.6682.
Recruiting & Other Services
To participate in the annual spring Southern State Job Fair, post an upcoming job fair, interview and recruit on campus, request a speaker regarding career/professional development or for any other assistance, please contact Tom Payton.
Interviewing Guides
The Employment Guide to Questioning Applicants is a publication of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and is a quick and easy guide illustrating questions that are and are not permissible during an interview. This is an excellent training handout for people involved in the selection process.
Career Services Staff
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Tom Payton
- Coordinator, Career & Counseling Services
- 800.628.7722 x2713
- tpayton@sscc.edu
Bob Hixson- Academic/Career Advisor (Central)
- 800.628.7722 x2845
- rhixson@sscc.edu
Brenda Landis- Academic/Career Advisor (Fayette)
- 800.628.7722 x5615
- blandis@sscc.edu
Sara Raike-Lucas- Academic/Career Advisor (North)
- 800.628.7722 x4683
- sraike1@sscc.edu
Kimberly Ellison- Academic/Career Advisor (Brown County)
- 800.628.7722 x3514
- kellison@sscc.edu
AmeriCorp Coaches
Paula Campagna- AmeriCorp Coach
- 800.628.7722 x2855
- pcampagna@sscc.edu
