The Career Center is located on the east side of campus in the Human Resources Building (HRB), Room 80. If driving, you may want to park in the metered lot located just east of the Human Resources Building or Lot B ( the closest lot due to construction).

Sometimes students and alumni request to take a test that will tell them what to do with their lives. Career assessments will not tell you which career or field of study to pursue. However, completing assessments is a great way to learn more about your interests, values, skills, abilities, and personality types. They may also help you sort out thoughts and ideas about possible majors, career paths and occupations.

• You will meet with the Career Counselor in a private office and/or secure distance method
• The counselor will review your background information and career concerns with you
• Be prepared to answer a host of questions
• Together, you and the counselor will identify your goals and develop your Career Action Plan
• Typically, an initial appointment will last 50 minutes, and then you will schedule a follow-up appointment

• Go to your UIS CareerConnect homepage
• Select your "initials" icon in the upper-right corner and then choose Notifications
• Look for the scheduled appointment and click on the red Cancel Appointment button
• Call (217) 206-6508 if you are unable to access UIS CareerConnect

• Login to UIS CareerConnect (password required)
• Select Career Center
• Select Appointments from your Career Center's page, located below UIS name
• Select the Schedule a New Appointment button in the upper-left of the page
• Choose the appropriate Department
  • Career Development
• Use the Category, Type, Staff Member, and

• It is never too early to begin working with a Career Counselor
• The earlier you get started, the better prepared you will be
• It is never too late to meet with a Career Counselor
• There are many things you can do early in your college career to set yourself up for success
• Are you ready to get started? Schedule an appointment today!

Distance career counseling offers the convenience of being able to work with a career counselor regardless of your location. The UIS Career Counselors have received special training to provide distance counseling services and are currently certified as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH). Distance career counseling is no different than face-to-face counseling except you use technology devices such as a telephone, virtual platforms (Zoom, Handshake), and/or e-mail to communicate.

Your career counselor will listen, ask questions, give feedback, provide valuable career resources, and teach strategies on the following career topics: