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


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

Review recordings of recent events & workshops.

Career Suite - Spring 2025
January 21 through May 8

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Monday 1 PM to 2 PM in HRB 80 2 PM to 3 PM on UIS Career Zoom
Tuesday 10 AM to 11 AM in HRB 80 11 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
Thursday 1 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

Graduates’ Career Outcomes

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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🎯 Are you an international graduate student at UIS?Get ready to stand out at the upcoming UIS Career Connections Expo with…
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Learn about the Career Development Center resources and upcoming events.  Some dates we may be joined by collaborators in the Office…
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This online session is designed to help students prepare for the upcoming Career Expo on March 21st 2025. We will provide practical…
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Learn about the Career Development Center resources and upcoming events.  Some dates we may be joined by collaborators in the Office…
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In celebration of WHM25, and co-sponsored by the UIS Women’s Center and the University System’s Student Money Management Center…
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UIS Faculty & Staff are invited to join the C2C (College to Career) Exchange Coffee Hour in advance of the Career…
News
Jan 16, 2025
Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register for the Career Connections Expo at the University of Illinois Springfield. The Expo will be held from…
Nov 01, 2024
UIS is a member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. RISE Springfield, the young professionals program from the chamber, is planning a Leadership…
Aug 13, 2024
As we head into the new school year and new season, you may be reviewing your closet and making some changes. If you have professional items in excellent…
Jul 19, 2024
Greetings!  We are excited to announce that employer registration is now open for the UIS Foot in the Door Fair set to take place on …
Jun 18, 2024
We are pleased to announce that the 2024-2025 UIS Leadership Lived Experience (LLE) application is now available. The LLE program was launched in December…