According to the annual Illini Success Report from 2018, 91% of that year’s graduating class secured a first destination of employment, further education or a volunteer position within six months of...

The idea of being rejected can be a scary thought. To put it simply, rejection sucks no matter what the circumstances. However, in the professional world, rejection is often an unavoidable fact of life....

As a student who is just deciding to become pre-med late in my college career, I have been feeling pressure to figure my life out and become as involved as possible. But, deciding to be pre-med and actually...

Everyone seems to have their lives figured out. So many people have clear-cut visions of becoming surgeons, lawyers or pharmacists. They all follow the same road: Get good grades, get a good test score,...

Looking through the long list of stresses that college students face, making sure to graduate on time can be one of the biggest, with another close one being securing a job post-graduation. While it can...

In the world of careers and internships, the hunt for the right fit can seem daunting at first glance. However, you are not alone in your search and you do not have to feel frightened. Along with the thousands...

It’s a phrase on phone alarms, stickered on expensive water bottles and laptops and stamped on countless Instagram bios: “rise and grind.” It’s a phrase that, at face value, seems like an innocent...

Your future career will affect almost all aspects of your life. Most people spend the majority of their lifetime in the workforce, so planning your career path is incredibly important. A job will take...

I’ve completely lost track of the number of times someone has asked me what I want for dinner and I’ve responded with a conflicted “I don’t know.” Since I'm indecisive when confronted with even...

Networking is the act of interacting with people, exchanging information and developing professional and social contacts. Regardless of the field you’re in, networking is an important skill everyone...

Searching for internships as a college student can be very stressful, and it is that time of the year again. It can be an overwhelming process, especially if some of your friends already have...

While time management, strong communication and organization are all fine skills to present on a resume, there’s an ability that is becoming more marketable than all the rest in today’s job market....