Choose the UIS Career Development Center as your primary resource for connections and preparing for a successful future.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Career Development Center in the Human Resources Building, Room 80 (HRB 80) will close at 3:00pm central on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

We will remain closed until 3:30 pm central on Friday, March 21, 2025 as we set up for and staff theCareer Connections Expo.

Students may schedule an appointment through your UIS CareerConnect account, use the Career Suite open hours, email us at careerservices@uis.edu, or call us at 217-206-6508 for assistance.

CareerConnect

As of July 1, 2022, CareerConnect is now powered by Handshake! UIS Students and Employees may log in using the UIS credentials. Employers please use your organization's email.

Event Recordings

Reviewrecordings of recent events & workshops.

Career Suite - Spring 2025
January 21 through May 8

DaysIn PersonOnline
Monday1 PM to 2 PM in HRB 802 PM to 3 PM onUIS Career Zoom
Tuesday 10 AM to 11 AM in HRB 8011 AM to 12 PM (noon) on UIS Career Zoom
Wednesday 1 PM to 2 PM in HRB 80 2 PM to 3 PM on UIS Career Zoom
Thursday1 PM to 2 PM in HRB 80 2 PM to 3 PM on UIS Career Zoom
All time are in the central time zone.

UIS students and recent graduates receive same-day assistance with resumes, cover letters, and quick questions.

For other types of appointments and services, requests may be made in advance using your UIS CareerConnect (powered by Handshake) account. This  Appointments Tab video will show you how to do it.

Resources

Supporting the Career Development Center

Below is a list of the ways you can support the Career Development Center

To support the UIS Career Development Center or for more information, contact us at (217) 206-6508 or via email

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Upcoming Events

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UIS Faculty & Staff are invited to join the C2C (College to Career) Exchange Coffee Hour in advance of the Career…
Career Connections Expo
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The Career Connections Expo will be hosted by the University of Illinois Springfield on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at The…
Job Search Club
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Graduating in May? Come get some helpful tips and support with your upcoming job search! We'll be discussing job search strategies and…
OPT Workshop for Summer 2025 graduates
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OPT workshop for the international students who plans to graduate in Summer 2025.
News
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