Planning and Evaluating Career Opportunities

It is never too soon to think about your career after college or to begin building a foundation of marketable skills and experience. Below are some of the opportunities and online aids.

College Events and Resources

• LAS Career Information Night
  An opportunity for one-on-one career advice from successful alumni. Recommended for all undergraduates.

• Career Seminars
  Practical seminars packed with tips on preparing for the real world. For LAS juniors and seniors.

• Business Career Tips for Liberal Arts Majors
  Online guide to how liberal arts majors can prepare for management positions in business.

See also prelaw advising for advice and helpful information from the online Prelaw Handbook.

Campus Resources

Business Career Fair (Open to LAS students)
Bring your résumé and meet employers during the fall and spring semester career fairs. ID required.

Career Resources from the College of Business (Applicable to LAS students)
Made available by Business Career Services, this link to WetFeet offers detailed profiles of industries, careers, companies, real people, and cities, plus salary data and career advice articles.

Career Services Network
Directory of career resources on campus, including the Campus Career Calendar.

U of I Career Center
The center provides career counseling, mock interviews, workshops on choosing a major/career or finding a summer job/internship. Online features include:

• Résumé, cover letter, and thank-you letter guides
• Vault Online Career Library
  Downloadable guidebooks, career and company profiles, message boards, career advice articles, internship database, and more. (Requires login with your NetID and password.)
• CareerSearch
  Directory of potential employers nationwide; search by company, person, industry, or location. (Requires login with your NetID and password.)
• Graduate school information
  

Always Illinois
Find a mentor, post your résumé, or ask for advice from alumni who may be working in the career you desire.

UIAA Alumni Career Center
Get access to job postings, résumé referral program, networking contacts, workshops, and career advising. Most services are for Alumni Association members only.

HireIllinois.com
Check out this website with entry-level jobs from employers who are specifically interested in U of I graduates.

Internships

Internship Resources
Internships are valuable ways of adding practical experience to your college education. Working in a real-world situation will help you to confirm whether a chosen field is right for you. Employers also look for internships on your resume. Sometimes the experiences provide entry into an organization because you become a known talent for a future employer.