Welcome!  

The Career Development Center (CDC) 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 – Summer 2021 Semester Hours

Regular Days/Times: Begin June 9th

Career Zoom – link: https://go.uis.edu/CareerSuiteZoom

• Wednesday: 2 – 4 PM

Career Chat: Log into your Career Connect account and click on Chat with a Career Advisor to begin your chat message. A career staff member will respond within 2 business days

https://go.uis.edu/CareerSuite for more details.

• 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 OptimalResume, 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 

• Attend upcoming Resume Manias held at the beginning of each semester. Details on the CDC’s Calendar 
• Utilize our Career Suite Drop-In/Call-In service.

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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.

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CDC Services & Resources

• Upcoming Career Events and Workshops 
• Learn more about the various services and resources available on the Student Homepage
• Online Toolbox: Great Online Career Resources
• Most important resources for International Students:
  • UIS CareerConnect: More than a Job Board!
  • Login process is tricky. Read instructions for details
  • Can access only after you have registered for classes
• OptimalResume: Optimal is More Than a Resume Builder! 
• Going Global: Provides H1B info, hiring practices, city/country guides and more