International Student Employment
The Career Development Center offers a wide variety of services and tools to assist International Students to work towards their career goals.
Career Prep Events for International Students
Career Suite - Fall 2024
Regular Days/Times: September 3, 2024 - December 12, 2024
| Days | In HRB 80 | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in person | 12 pm -1 pm CDT/CST US |
| Tuesday | 11 am - 12 pm CDT/CST US | 12 pm - 1 pm CDT/CST US |
| Wednesday | 1 pm - 2 pm CDT/CST US | 2 pm - 3 pm CDT/CST US |
| Thursday | 1 pm - 2 pm CDT/CST US | 2 PM - 3 pm CDT/CST US |
- In-Person: Career Center, Human Resources Bldg (HRB) 80
- Zoom: Join us at on Career Suite on Zoom!
- Call-In: (217) 206-6508 or email careerservices@uis.edu
- Get help writing a resume and/or cover letter
- Have your resume, cover letter critiqued
- Learn how to navigate CareerConnect and online systems
- Find helpful career-building resources and tools
- And much more!
Resume Resources and Services
Getting Your Resume Started
- Watch the 2 recorded workshops about building your resume
- How to Write a U.S. Resume (Recorded Webinar)
- Transitioning Your International CV to U.S. Resume (Camtasia)
- Review the content and tools located on CDC’s Resume Webpage
- Use SkillsFirst (located in our online Career Toolbox), our online resume building system
- Use your UIS Email Address when creating your account
- View the Resume CareerSpot Videos to get professional resume information.
Resume Critiques
- Utilize our Career Suite Drop-In/Call-In service.
Work Options: Information About Work Eligibility
- Office of International Student Services (OISS) will advise you about your work/intern eligibility
- Review the F-1 Employment Guidelines provided by the OISS
- On-campus jobs are handled by Student Employment housed in Financial Assistance
- Undergraduate Students can only apply for Undergraduate Level Student Employment positions
- Graduate Students can only apply for Grad Hourly Student Employment positions.
- Learn more about the steps and requirements.
CDC Services & Resources
- Upcoming Career Events and Workshops
- Learn more about the various services and resources available on the Student Employment Homepage
- GoinGlobal: Provides H1B info, hiring practices, city/country guides and more