Closure announcements

On Thu, Aug 20 2026, we will close at 3:30 CDT. Join us at Crafts & Paths at 4:30 pm CDT.
On Thu, Aug 27 2026, we will close at noon. Join us at the Job Fair at 4:00 pm CDT.

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

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Appointments

Students may schedule an appointment with us through their UIS CareerConnect account.
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Explore Recruiting Strategies

Learn how to connect with UIS students & alumni as an employer.
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Career Connect (Handshake)

Central hub for students to find jobs, internships, employer events, and so much more!
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Request a Presentation

Bring career support to your class or event.
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Career Toolbox

Quick access for what you need to get started on building your career or job search.
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Make a Gift

Invest in student success by supporting the Career Development Center!
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Career Development Center Hours

May - August

8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

For same day assistance (Monday through Friday) with resumes, cover letters, and quick questions, please

call us at 217-206-6508 to confirm whether someone is available to meet.

Resources

Graduates’ Career Outcomes

UIS Career Outcomes Report with a pie chart showing 87.1% undergraduate outcomes
Class of 2024-2025 (PDF)

Career News & Notes

screenshot of the first page of Career News & Notes April 2025 edition
Volume 1, Issue 8 - April 2025 (PDF)

World of Work Info(link is exte

decorative image showing a robot head and the words introducing careerbot 3000

Career Bot 3000
Remixed by the UIS Career Development Center

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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News

Class of 2020
Ago 19, 2021
UIS report finds a high number of 2019-20 graduates are employed or continuing their education
A new report finds that more than 96 percent of 2019-20 University of Illinois Springfield bachelor’s graduates are employed or continuing their education...
We are hiring!
Dic 15, 2020
Businesses and organizations are invited take part in the virtual UIS Career Connections Expo
Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register now for the University of Illinois Springfield’s virtual Career Connections Expo. The Expo will be...

Upcoming Events

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OPT Workshop for Spring 2027 Graduates
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The OPT Workshop is designed for Spring 2027 graduates. Attendees will learn about OPT eligibility, application requirements, and...
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