Redbirds explore and analyze major and career choices through chats with faculty, staff, other students, alumni and employers.
Unit: Career Services
Students learn how to negotiate their first job
Gain the confidence and the skills you need to effectively negotiate your first job offer.
Virtual career fairs connect Redbirds and employers remotely
As Redbirds continue to thrive during the pandemic, Career Services is offering virtual career fairs, and information on how to navigate them effectively.
Series helps students navigate their careers during pandemic
Career Services provides the virtual Career Readiness Series to help Redbirds continue to achieve career success and keep thriving during the pandemic.
Career Services welcomes new leaders
Career Services is pleased to welcome two new leaders to its team. This summer the department welcomed Natalie Alexander and Quanisha Kumi-Darfour as associate directors.
Redbirds explore grad school with help from virtual Graduate School Series
Graduation may be months away, but it’s never too early to explore additional educational opportunities.
Series assists international students with career success
Virtual International Student Career Series provides support to Redbirds seeking employment in the United States.
Career Center changes name to Career ServicesÂ
The name change implemented this summer is a result of emerging trends within the career services industry, goals established by the University Academics and Careers Council, and the department’s future relocation to the Bone Student Center.
Recent ISU graduates begin their careers in Chicago
The National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) is excited to announce that this fall, of the over 30 Illinois State University recent graduates that have accepted positions in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), almost one-third will be teaching in the ISU NCUE partner communities.
Redbirds gain professional experience through virtual internships
The opportunity to receive hands-on internship experience while in college is invaluable to professional success. Each year, students strive to fill their summer free time with internships. While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in restrictions on many physical workplaces, some Illinois State students are still experiencing internships from home.