Career Development Center | University of Illinois Springfield

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 (Advising Hours)
September 2, 2025 - December 4, 2025

For same day assistance with resumes, cover letters, and quick questions please join us for Career Suite (Advising Hours) Monday through Thursday.

UIS students and recent graduates may also request appointments in advance in Career Connect powered by Handshake. This video shows you how.
UIS Career Suite for more details.

Days	In person hours	online hours on Zoom
Monday	12 - 1pm CDT in HRB 80	1pm - 2pm CDT on Zoom
Tuesday	12 - 1pm CDT in HRB 80	1pm - 2pm CDT on Zoom
Wednesday	1pm - 2pm CDT in HRB 80	2 pm - 3 pm CDT on Zoom
Thursday	1pm - 2pm CDT in HRB 80	2 pm - 3 pm CDT on Zoom

Resources

Graduates’ Career Outcomes

screenshot of the first page of the career outcomes report — **Class of 2023-2024 (PDF)**

Career News & Notes

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Career Bot 3000
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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

News

Jan 11, 2024

Career Connections Expo at UIS and Other Upcoming Events

Happy New Year! As a reminder, employer registration is now open for the Career Connections Expo scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on…

Students filling out papers at the Career Connections Expo

Jan 05, 2024

Businesses and organizations are invited take part in the UIS Career Connections Expo

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register now for the Career Connections Expo at the University of Illinois Springfield. The Expo will be held…

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Nov 29, 2023

The Major Dilemma: What should I major in?

Picking a major can feel overwhelming. It can feel like your entire career path depends on this one decision. However, for most degrees, you don’t actually…

Oct 18, 2023

Business & IT Career Fair

Please stop by the Business & IT Career Fair occurring Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, and encourage your…

Aug 21, 2023

Last Call to Register for Foot in the Door Fair

UIS Foot in the Door Fair August 31, 2023 | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Student Union Ballroom Register for Foot in the Door Fair As a reminder, you're…

Jul 11, 2023

Foot in the Door Fair - Employer Registration Open

Employer registration is open for the UIS Foot in the Door Fair set for Thursday, August 31, from 3-5 pm in the Student Union Ballroom. This event is focused…