The Illinois State Career Center invites alumni and students to participate in Career Week, September 17–23. This special week includes a series of workshops and resume critiques conducted by employers from a variety of industries to prepare alumni in pursuit of a full-time job.
Career Week events are held on campus in the Career Center, room 185 of the Student Services Building. Workshop sessions will be videotaped and shared on the University YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/ISUtube1857) when available.
For additional information regarding Career Center events and services, or to follow on Facebook, go to www.CareerCenter.ilstu.edu.
Career Week schedule of events
Friday, September 17
- Noon–1 p.m.—Intern Yourself into a Career
Presented by Career Center staff and student interns - 1–4 p.m.—Employer Resume Critiques
Participating employers include Target, Sherwin-Williams, State Farm Insurance Companies, Caterpillar, COUNTRY Financial, and College Pro
Monday, September 20
- 4–4:45 p.m.—10 Ways to Get Your Resume and Cover Letter Ignored
Presented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car - 4:45–6 p.m.—Last Minute Resume Critiques
Tuesday, September 21
- 4–4:45 p.m.—Self-Marketing: Building Your Personal Brand
Presented by COUNTRY Financial - 4:45–6 p.m.—Last Minute Resume Critiques
Wednesday, September 22
- 4–4:45 p.m.—Where’s My Job? Job Search Strategies in a Tough Economy
Presented by Caterpillar Inc. - 4:45–6 p.m.—Last Minute Resume Critiques
Thursday, September 23
- 4–4:45 p.m.—Removing Doubt in an Interview
Presented by Eric Hoss, State Farm Insurance Companies - 4:45–6 p.m.—Last Minute Resume Critiques
Alumni are also invited to participate in the upcoming Job Fairs:
Friday, September 24
- Noon–3 p.m.—Fall Internship Fair at the Bone Student Center
Wednesday, October 6
- 10 a.m.–3 p.m.—Fall Job and Internship Fair at Redbird Arena
Thursday, November 4
- 10 a.m.–2 p.m.—Fall Educators’ Job Fair at the Bone Student Center
