How to gain work experience
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Four things to know before you go to a career fair
Your first job fair can be very intimidating. You’re not sure what you’re doing. All you want to say is, “I need a job,” but you must have a conversation first, learn to network, and make an excellent first impression. To help prepare, here are four tips for your next job fair.
C2C (College to Career) Exchange
The C2C Exchange is an opportunity for faculty and staff members to engage with visiting employers while enjoying some light refreshments.
The Career Development Center invites you to join us for a community networking event, scheduled for Thursday, March 21st, from 10:00 to 10:45 am at The Recreation & Athletic Center (TRAC).
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 the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) campus. Advanced employer registration is required. Thank you to those already registered, we look forward to seeing you at the event.
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 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) on the UIS campus.
The Major Dilemma: What should I major in?
The article encourages students that are questioning what to major in to look at their personality, interests, past experiences and future goals. At the end of the article, there is a quiz that readers can take to give more guidance about the type of major would suit them best.
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 students to do so. This niche event connects 30+ employers, several on campus for the first time, with students wanting to apply their skills in Business and IT positions. Co-hosted by the UIS Career Development Center, Office of Advancement, Office of Engaged Learning, UIS Peoria, and related UIS academic departments.
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 students to do so. This niche event connects 30+ employers, several on campus for the first time, with students wanting to apply their skills in Business and IT positions. Co-hosted by the UIS Career Development Center, Office of Advancement, Office of Engaged Learning, UIS Peoria, and related UIS academic departments.
Networking 101
Have you heard the of the terms personal brand and elevator speech but are less confident in actually "doing them"? Can you effectively work a room?
WOW Cards | a SECA fundraiser
Why give boring cards, when you can make WOW cards!
Join Kathyy as she guides participants through making pop-up cards that fold flat for delivery. We'll make a pop-up birthday card, a 3d thanks card, and a tiny box of flowers that never die. If you prefer something more simple, yet still dazzling, there's a flat flower bouquet card you can make too. Colors will vary.