Career Center changes name to Career Services 

The name change implemented this summer is a result of emerging trends within the career services industry, goals established by the University Academics and Careers Council, and the department’s future relocation to the Bone Student Center.

Recent ISU graduates begin their careers in Chicago

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The National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) is excited to announce that this fall, of the over 30 Illinois State University recent graduates that have accepted positions in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), almost one-third will be teaching in the ISU NCUE partner communities.

Redbirds gain professional experience through virtual internships

Cam Hinman, a freshman and full-time intern for COUNTRY Financial.

The opportunity to receive hands-on internship experience while in college is invaluable to professional success. Each year, students strive to fill their summer free time with internships. While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in restrictions on many physical workplaces, some Illinois State students are still experiencing internships from home.

Is graduate school right for you?

Career advisors help students identify post graduation options, including graduate school.

Graduate school is an excellent way to prepare for your career. Career Services provides these considerations to help you decide if it’s your next step.

Virtual job hunting: Career Center offers advice for success despite strange times

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Lisa DeWeert ’18 recently had a Zoom job interview from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with 10 minutes between conversations. What did she do during those breaks? “I ran around outside,” she said, laughing. “I did lunges in the backyard.” Interviewing isn’t new to her. The graduate assistant in ISU’s Career Center mentors students on