The Career Center Summer Services
The following services will be available over the summer (May 14 through August 17):
- Career Resource Center Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm
- Career Counseling or Pre-Health Advising Appointments: M-F, 9am-4pm (call or stop by to schedule an appointment)
- Career Consultant on Call (drop in for a quick question on job search, career/major exploration, resume/cover letters, grad school applications, etc.): M-F, 12-5pm
- Pre-health Drop-in Advising (drop in for quick questions on professional school application process, pre-requisite classes, preparation tips, and all things pre-health related): T, Th, F, 2:30-5pm
* Please note The Career Center will be closed on Monday, May 28th and Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the holidays.
The Career Center is located at 715 S Wright St in Champaign, & online at
Check out INTLconnect.illinois.edu, a new career website for UIUC international students! Visit the website by May 1 and be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Discover job opportunities, international-friendly company list, success stories, CPT/OPT info, and the Job Search Handbook.
The Career Services Paraprofessionals are now available for resume reviews at the Ikenberry Commons every Wednesday and Thursday evening from 7-8PM in room 1010A. They are also at the UGL Mondays and Tuesdays from 7-9PM; Wednesdays from 10AM-noon; and Sundays from 2-6PM. And of course, you can find them in The Career Center between 2-430PM, Mondays-Fridays. More information can be found at the following webpage: https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/services/reviews
Ignite focuses on group and organizational development; learn about systems thinking, project/program effectiveness, coalition building, and how to lead change.
Tuesday, April 10, 4:30-6:30pm, The Atkins Building, Research Park, (located at the corner of First Street & St. Mary's Road), at 1800 South Oak Street
This Career Fair showcases the intern and full-time opportunities available at The Research Park for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign alumni and currently enrolled students. The Research Park is located just southwest of campus and is home to 50+ companies. More details about The Research Park is available here. Job and internship seekers can view the list of career fair participants through I-Link/Symplicity acocounts.
AGCM 270—Online Summer 2012 - Flyer Available Here
Interested in taking a course to round out your degree, prepare for a new internship or full time job in sales, public relations or other related areas?
Sales Communications Course (AGCM270)
• Summer evening course—online virtual classroom one night per week and still work/intern during the day!
• 3 Credit Hours—Meets live online for discussion on Mondays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. from June 11th to August 2nd.
Learn about the sales process, roles, dynamics, and principles of sales communications needed by those selling, promoting, or marketing any product or service. Students will learn methods for how to set objectives, plan, conduct, analyze and evaluate sales techniques. Those working in any capacity dealing with the public would benefit from learning these applied interpersonal skills.
This is a great opportunity for students to meet faculty informally to talk about classes and research opportunities, to learn about career paths for SOC majors, and to find internships/ volunteer opportunities.
Numerous organizations are participating in various ways, offering internship & volunteer opportunities.
You'll also learn more about the sociology major and minor, and the courses being offered.
April 20, 2012
1-3pm
Illini Union Room 314
More information is here.
The flyer can be found here.
Library Gaming Career Night 2012
Curious about what it’s like to work in the video game industry? Come to the Library’s Gaming Career Night 2012, where artists, programmers, writers, IT managers, music composers, and others from local game company Volition, Inc. will answer student questions about what it takes to succeed in the industry. Art students, game designers, and others are invited to bring in their portfolios to be reviewed/critiqued by Volition staff, and all Volition attendees will be available for 1-on-1 and small group discussion on networking tips, academic advice, and job seeking insight.
The event takes place on Thursday, April 19th from 7-10pm in room 291 of the Undergraduate Library.
For more information, contact David Ward (dh-ward - at - illinois.edu) or visit the Library Gaming Initiative website: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/gaming/events.html
European Union Center
presents
Student Workshop: Careers & Professionalism in Europe
Wednesday, March 28
7:00 pm
Location: Lucy Ellis Lounge (1080 FLB), 707 S. Mathews, Urbana
Guest speaker: Sharon L. Stead
Director, West European Office, Office of Trade and Investment, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
This workshop is organized in conjunction with the EUC's EU Day celebrations on Thursday, March 29. Highlights of the EU Day celebrations include the annual "State of the European Union" address, delivered by His Excellency João Vale de Almeida, Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to the United States.
In addition, EU Day will feature the 5th Annual EUC-ACDIS Transatlantic Security Symposium.
For more information, please visit: http://www.euc.illinois.edu/events/euday/
Spring forward in your career by meeting employers via the Hire Big 10 Virtual Career Fair on March 27-29. Top global, national, and entrepreneurial companies across all industries would like to meet you.
Register Now: http://hirebig10.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-career-fair-registration
Employer list: http://hirebig10.careereco.net/virtual-career-fair/chat-with-employers/
Learn More: http://hirebig10.careereco.net/
- Students and alumni will have the opportunity to connect real-time with employers who are seeking to hire students and alumni from your school.
- You will meet recruiters online via chat rooms during the three-day event on March 27-29 -- Employers' chat hours will be posted in advance. (Note: a camera is not required for the text chat -- video chats are typically scheduled by appointment in advance)
- To Register upload your resume for employers to view prior to the event and you may easily submit your resume to individual job postings once registered
The Virtual Career Fair is a low hassle way for busy people to search for a job. Plus, you could win a Multi-touch Nano just by registering and uploading your resume. Questions? Send an email to hirebig10@careereco.com or call 770-980-0088
All-Campus Career Fair
Wednesday, April 4, 1-5pm, Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
Mark your calendars for the All-Campus Career Fair! Over 100 companies will be recruiting for internships and full-time positions. The All-Campus Career Fair is open to all University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students from all majors and backgrounds. Review the Full List of Employers on I-Link! Have you prepared? Download our check-list to make sure you're ready for the fair!
Also, download the All-Campus Career Fair app (Droids or iPhones) in order to get the most up-to-date listing of employers along with the positions they are hiring for and where they are located at the fair!
Upcoming Workshops
Are you ready? Use these workshops to help!
Unprepared?
- Monday, March 26, 7pm: Winning Resumes
- Tuesday, March 27, 6pm: Professional Etiquette Series: General Etiquette
- Thursday, March 29, 5pm: Career Fairs
- Exploring?
- Wednesday, March 28, noon: Pizza and a Professional: Alternative Careers in Business
Pre-health?
- Wednesday, March 28, 6pm: Making the Right Decision: Ethics in Health
International Student?
- Thursday, March 29, 4pm: Winning Resumes for International Students
Download our Spring Calendar of Workshops and Spring Career Fairs list today and mark your schedules for valuable workshops. Workshops last one hour and are located in the Student Arcade Building Conference Room 143 at The Career Center - 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign. Attendance is limited to 35 students so register early! If you wish to have a career workshop brought directly to your classroom, residence hall, academic department, or RSO meeting then please submit a request online.
A program hosted by the College of Media at the University of Illinois.
Sponsored by Leo Burnett and Turner Broadcasting.
Summer is right around the corner and many of you may still need internships or jobs. Come to Digital Bootcamp, a professional development and recruitment event, on March 30 – 31, 2012 at the University Center. This is a great opportunity to learn about current practices in the industry, how to build your own digital portfolio and, of course, to network with recruiters from Leo Burnett, DraftFCB, Digitas, and more.
Digital Bootcamp will feature Jack Klues (CEO of VivaKi) an expert in utilizing new technological tools, as the keynote speaker. Industry leaders from Leo Burnett, Ketchum, WGN, Metromix, Digitas and other companies will lead track sessions. Don't miss out on a this fantastic opportunity to learn and potentially secure a job or internship.
The cost is $125 for UIUC students.
http://go.illinois.edu/digitalbootcamp
For any additional questions please contact:
Linnea DiBerardino at ljdbrrd at illinois.edu
Student Dining and Residential Programs Building, Saturday, March 31, 11am-5pm,
301 East Gregory Drive
Champaign, IL 61801, Free and open to all students!
Join us for our first Out at Work conference! The conference will include a panel of LGBTQ professionals in a variety of fields, networking over lunch, and workshops addressing a range of careers including: Education, Medicine, Civil Engineering, Military Service, working as a college student and more! For more information and to register visit the event website!
All-Campus Information Session with the CIA
Wednesday, March 14, 12-1pm, David Kinley Hall, Room 108
Interested in an exciting career with the CIA? Want to learn how you can give yourself the best chance at a CIA internship? Attend this all-campus information session to hear from two CIA Recruiters and two Senior Intelligence Analysts.
One-on-One Drop-Ins/Resume Reviews with the CIA
Wednesday, March 14, 1:30-3pm, The Career Center Resource Room
Sign-ups: In person with Kari McDaniel, Career Center Room 108A from March 12 – March 14
Two CIA Senior Intelligence Analysts and two CIA recruiters will be holding brief drop-in resume reviews and one-on-one sessions for students to ask more detailed questions about their interest in and applying to the CIA. This is a great opportunity to speak with someone with real knowledge of the CIA! Attendance at Wednesday’s All-Campus Information Session is strongly encouraged before attending a resume review/one-on-one appointment.
March 8, 9-4:30pm and March 9, 9am-noon; I-Hotel Conference Center
During these two days, employers from across the country representing the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning will come to the University of Illinois campus to showcase their firms, build relationships with the University, and interview potential candidates for both summer and full-time employment. Career XPO is hosted by the School of Architecture and organized through the Undergraduate Office. For more information visit their website!
Thursday, March 8, 6-7pm, Allen Hall South Rec Room
Illinois alumni Frank Klepitsch ('79 Architecture Studies) joins the Illinois Leadership Center to talk about how to build your dream. Join Frank as he talks about his avocation and passion for ' creating timeless works of art that people can live in.’ Frank has always wanted to be an architect and 'gets to do what I love every day of my life'. Join this workshop to learn from Frank's experiences and life lessons in realizing your own dream. For more event info and to register visit their website. Refreshments provided for attendees.
The Conflict Resolution Certificate Program will allow students a formal opportunity to develop conflict resolution skills and enable them to effectively utilize the skills learned in professional and personal relationships. The program takes a proactive approach by preparing students to resolve conflicts they may encounter in the future. The program will train students on several key skills necessary for resolving conflict. Participants will learn methods for managing conflict, as well as, understanding and identifying underlying issues surrounding conflict. The training will provide students with skills to not only resolve their own conflicts, but to also assist their peers in resolving their conflicts. The program will prove valuable to students throughout their lives and will allow students the ability to reference a formal training when presented with future conflicts.
Interested? Application can be picked up and returned to:
Office for Student Conflict Resolution
300 Student Services Building
610 East John Street
Application Deadline: February 24, 2012. 12 PM
The Writers Workshop is looking for Peer Tutors. For more details, please read the following announcement from Libbie Morley, Director of the Writers Workshop:
The Writers Workshop is looking for a few exceptional undergraduates to join our PEER TUTORS, and we need your help to find them. These students should be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in any major next year. They should write very well and enjoy working with other students on writing. If you can identify such students from your advising ranks or from past and current classes you have taught, please send their names and email addresses as soon as you can to Libbie Morley elmorley@illinois.edu. We will send each student an invitation to apply. (You don't need to contact the student first.)
The Writers Workshop Undergraduate Peer Tutoring Program seeks:
* To provide professional experience to undergraduates interested in teaching, writing, research, or consulting careers or in graduate and professional education.
* To provide academic inquiry in Writing Studies.
* To provide undergraduate students in general with additional writing tutoring services in the Writers Workshop. Peer tutors will work only with other undergraduates; they will not replace the graduate student consultants.
Peer tutors will take WRIT 203 in Fall 2012 as training. During Spring 2013, they will tutor on a regular schedule as part of an independent study course. In future semesters they may be chosen to tutor for hourly pay.
Please reply by Wednesday, February 29. We appreciate your help as your suggestions are essential to our recruitment.
NEED A JOB? Register for the Big Ten Conference Career Expo
Friday, March 9, 9am-3pm, Indianapolis
Looking for a full-time job or internship for this summer? Then look no further than the Big Ten Conference Career Expo presented by Bacterin International. This one-day event is held in conjunction with the Big Ten Men’s Basketball tournament and is open exclusively to students and alumni of the 12 Big Ten universities. Last year over 70 employers participated, and more than 83% of the companies surveyed stated that they planned on hiring someone they met at the Expo. Need help revamping your resume or honing your interviewing skills? Professional career counselors will be available on site to give you points on interviewing and offer suggestions on how to improve your resume. Computers and printers will be provided in the Cyber Café so you can edit and print before meeting with prospective employers. It's FREE to attend, basketball tickets will be given away throughout the day, and a special breakout session "The Sporting Life: Careers in Sports" will be taking place. Sign up today and ATTEND the Expo to be entered in a drawing to win a new iPAD.
Tuesday, February 21 - Learn about working for the US Government from a government employee!
9-10am: How to Utilize your LAS Degree in the Federal Government, The Career Center, Room 143
Interested in exploring how you can use your skills in writing and communication in the federal government? Join Annenberg Speaker Owen Highfill for breakfast as she talks about her path from an English degree to becoming an Operations Specialist with the Office of Conservatorship Operations in Washington D.C. Owen will discuss how she has combined her commitment to public service with her liberal arts background. Discover fields available in the federal government and learn how you can be a part of this great mission. Breakfast will be provided. Registration is limited; students must RSVP to vspring - at - Illinois.edu.
3-4:30pm: Government Drop-Ins/Resume Reviews, The Career Center, Resource Room
Annenberg Speaker Owen Highfill will meet one-on-one with students to help you with your resume or discuss your questions about federal government. This is a great opportunity to speak with someone who has real knowledge of the federal government hiring process! Drop-ins will be on a first-come first-serve basis; sign-ups will start at 2:45pm in the Resource Room and may be cut off around 4pm.
6:30-8pm: Exploring Government Careers, Greg Hall, Room 223
Interested in exploring government careers? Join Annenberg Speaker Owen Highfill, Operations Specialist from the Office of Conservatorship Operations as she shares her experiences working in public service and discusses the opportunities that you can find in government. You will have a chance to network with Owen, hear about her interesting path, and ask any questions you may have about the federal government.
