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.
Unit: Career Services
Recent ISU graduates begin their careers in Chicago
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
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?
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.
Help and hope available for students undecided on a major/career
Career Services assists students with identifying and exploring career paths.
LIVE career chats assist students during the summer
Get professional career advice on a variety of topics each week by participating in a live chat with Career Services.
Career assistance available for graduating Redbirds and alumni
Career Services provides support to assist Redbirds in their job search and careers.
Redbird shares career suggestions for first-generation students
As the first in her family to attend college, a fellow first-generation student shares advice on how to be successful with your career and major exploration, and job search.
Alum turns Enterprise internship into career
Discover how an internship with Career Center Partner Enterprise turned into a career for Redbird Nicole Betcher ’19.
Virtual job hunting: Career Center offers advice for success despite strange times
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