Melonee Wise, University Engineering alumna, was named one of MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 in August. Wise, is currently the CEO of Fetch Robotics and cofounded a software operating company...
Whether students are searching for internships or jobs for after graduation, the spring career fairs are the place to make a good first impression—and looking the part can be the first step.
According...
With the spring semester underway, career fair season is in full swing. Thus, networking for internships and job opportunities is crucial. While Twitter and Facebook are social media platforms that can...
Along with resumes, cover letters and up-to-date LinkedIn profiles comes another important tool for self promotion: the online portfolio.
The use for online portfolios can vary depending on the major,...
The University offers several resources for students who are career-minded, including the online forum I-Link, career fairs and college-specific advisors. Below are a few of the resources available to...
For some students, college is about more than cramming for exams or spending the night out with friends. The costs of textbooks, food and everyday necessities begin to add up, and many students support...
Managing a full course load can be quite the challenge, and having an internship on top of that requires even more dedication. But taking part in an internship during the school year instead of waiting...
The Interview: a nerve-wracking ritual for all who are applying for jobs. For the nervous, it is their demise, and for the overconfident, their foil.
Steven Conaton, the mock interview program coordinator...
Whether a freshman, senior or a graduate, students of all levels can come to the Career Center for help and advice on a multitude of topics.
The Career Center is located on campus at 715 S. Wright St....
A common follow-up to the “What’s your major?” question is the dreaded “What can you do with that?” And while the questioner may be well-intentioned, the implication remains: Majors should be...
While still in college, students can work tirelessly in preparation for the day they finally enter the “real world” and begin their careers.
Fortunately for University students, Illinois is known as...
