Our standard advice for career planning starts with “Do stuff!” We routinely urge students to get involved on campus through RSOs, volunteering, and collaborative projects, as well as internships and part-time jobs. “Don’t worry too much about connecting the dots to your career path!” we tell students. The goal is to start gathering insight into […]
There are all answers to the question, “What are you going to do with THAT major?” as answered by alumni who majored in Senior IT Field Consultant. Senior Market Research Analyst. Data Systems and Reporting Analyst. African-American Studies (Darius Summerville, ’11) English and Classical Civilization (Jasmine Lee, ’13) History (Patrick Nowlan, ’89). Join us on […]
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 […]
Yes, you should go. There are jobs there. Your dream job? Maybe not. But jobs with a good starting salary, benefits, and stability? Yes. Many employers at the Gies Career Fair are looking for the so-called “soft skills” — communication, reasoning and problem-solving, teamwork, willingness to learn. Your major will matter far less to them […]
Learn more about how to prepare for teaching in other countries, TESOL, and international job opportunities at this event on Jan. 29, 4 – 5pm in Room 162 of FLB.
An externship can help you connect your skills to the needs of the workplace, while you learn about some of the career options that are available to you. Spend part of a day in a workplace talking to current professionals with backgrounds similar to yours, learning about what the organization does and how it operates […]
Research � Leadership � Performance � Museums � Tech � Internships � Consulting � Community The humanities at Illinois are vibrant. There are many ways to get involved, beyond completing requirements toward your degree. Come to T3-Max-100 for Sale in Australia the Humanities Expo and learn about opportunities to build on your academic work, prepare […]
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, […]
Involvement in Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) can provide professional benefits as well as a fun, social experience. If you’re already part of a student organization, getting more involved will build valuable real-world experience that you can draw on in interviews or cover letters. If you’re looking for an organization to join, Quad Day and the […]
