Tag: Career Center

With Career Center services, faculty don’t have to cancel class

The Career Center is an excellent alternative for faculty and staff when circumstances arise that may dictate canceling a class. Professional career advisors are available to conduct a classroom presentation and provide career-centered supplementary materials to help your students as they search for internships and full-time positions.

Save the date for spring career fairs

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Illinois State students and alumni seeking a full-time job, internship, or professional practice experience are invited to participate in the Career Center’s spring career fairs. Four fairs are scheduled for this semester:

Network your way to a career

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Statistics show that only 10-20 percent of jobs are ever published. This means that 80-90 percent of jobs are hidden in the job market. This is the reason why networking is so important when looking for a job. A network is a group of supporters who are a professional resource for someone in their job search and in their career. A great network connection is someone who can provide you with career information or advice.

Prospective graduates should keep Career Center in mind

A student at the spring 2011 Commencement.

Cap and gown received? Check. Transcripts and diploma ordered? Check. Textbooks sold? Check. As you finalize all the tasks you must complete before graduation, don’t forget the ones that will be the most important to your career. The Career Center provides the following tips to help students who are graduating to prepare for their future.