There is good news for graduates and soon-to-be graduates, as employers anticipate hiring 13.5 percent more new college graduates from the class of 2011 than they hired from 2010, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Despite this improvement in employment opportunities, it still can be hard to know where to turn to look for a job. ISU’s Career Center offers a variety of services to assist with your search. The Career Center offers up eRecruiting, a free website tailored specifically for Illinois State graduates of all ages to connect with employers. Recent grads as well as experienced alumni are encouraged to use eRecruiting for myriad reasons.
- Find connections, as eRecruiting specializes in providing employer contacts from all our career events.
- Find job openings from a variety of industries, including education, nonprofit, government, and business sectors.
- Graduates can participate in the on-campus interview program. Check the eRecruiting calendar for upcoming interview schedules.
- Post your resume in a variety of industry related resume books for employers to find you.
Check out eRecruiting http://illinois.erecruiting.com. Some alumni may need to get reactivated with eRecruiting by contacting the Career Center at (309) 438-2200 or by sending an e-mail to CareerCenter@ilstu.edu. Contact a career counselor by phone or e-mail for individual career counseling assistance. To find a career counselor for your area, click www.careercenter.ilstu.edu/downloads/StaffAdvisementListFall2010.pdf. Tap into your Career Center resources!
