If you’re looking for a job after graduation in May (talking to you, seniors) or a paid summer internship (looking at the rest of you), the Gies Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 11 is worth checking out. Yes, there will be employers there interested in hiring you IF You want a job working for a business (as […]
The LAS & ACES Virtual Career Fair takes place on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8am to 5pm (though not all employers may be there the entire time). Why Go to a Career Fair? An obvious reason to go is because that’s where jobs and internships are. A less obvious reason to go: practice. A career […]
Hiring is still happening, even if employers can’t come to campus for career fairs. Next week is Virtual Illini Recruiting Week (April 6 – 10), where companies offer online information sessions specifically for University of Illinois students. Click “Events” on Handshake, and then type “Virtual Illini” in the Search box to find the full list of […]
Many companies are thinking ahead to our post-pandemic future or retooling to accommodate the present reality. And they’re hiring. Meet employers and pitch your skills at the Hire Big 10+ Virtual Career Fair on April 14, 10 – 1pm CDT. Click the link to register and find out the employers who will be there. Contact […]
These are the employers that many of you would likr to see at a campus career fair here in Champaign-Urbana. They want to meet you and hire you, but unlike a lot of larger (and mostly for-profit) organizations they don’t have dedicated recruiting staff who can take the time to travel downstate to meet students […]
ACES + LAS Career Fairs September 2019
The Gies Business Career Fair on September 18 and 19 is open to all majors, and many employers come hoping to meet students from all over the university. Bring your I-Card — it’s the only requirement for entry. Reasons to go: You’re not sure whether “business” is for you. Talking to employers is a great […]
ONE option for humanities majors in campus career fairs is management development programs. Sometimes called “leadership development” or “rotational programs,” these opportunities involve a one- to two-year commitment to a mid-size to large company. During that time, the new employee rotates through several different departments, learning how different parts of the company operate, trying out different skill sets, […]
Every semester UIUC hosts some career fairs. Here are some tips to be successful at these fairs: Start going to career fairs early in college, and go multiple times. As with most things in life, you’ll perform better at career fairs with experience. So don’t wait until Spring semester of your senior year to dust […]
