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From your first day as a Vandal and beyond graduation, Career Services supports your academic and career journey. We guide students and alumni at every stage of their career while helping employers develop their talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, job and internship listings, on-campus interviews and meetups with virtual options. To prepare for these opportunities, Vandals can rely on our team for expert assistance in career assessments, major exploration, coaching, resumes, interview preparation and salary negotiations.

Take charge of your future with support from ��Ӱֱ�� Career Services. Strengthen your resume, explore career paths and gain valuable experience before you graduate. Use to find on-campus and off-campus jobs and internships. Connect with industry professionals through the Vandal Mentor Network, where you can network with alumni in your field. Attend career events, sharpen your interview skills and discover your ideal major or career with expert assessments.

Explore job listings on Handshake, ��Ӱֱ��'s virtual job board that connects Vandals with potential employers. Handshake is your hub to explore a wide range of opportunities including internships, on-campus jobs, off-campus positions and paid cooperative education programs, all in one convenient place.

Current students may log in to Handshake using ��Ӱֱ�� username and password credentials.

Alumni follow these steps.

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Join a team of student interns from diverse majors and backgrounds who share a common goal: career advocacy and readiness. As a Career Services intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in customer support, career advising, employer relations and marketing. You’ll represent the office in multiple roles — from greeting fellow Vandals at the front desk to reviewing resumes, assisting with events and processing employer job postings.

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Career Services events provide students and alumni with opportunities to connect with top employers, receive expert resume advice and build professional skills. From Career Fairs to networking nights, these events offer the tools needed for career success. Attend an upcoming event to take the next step in your professional journey.

Explore upcoming Career Services events.

Career Services shares stories of U of I students and alumni as they navigate their career paths. These experiences highlight successes, challenges and lessons learned, offering insights into different industries and job roles. From landing your first job to making career changes and building networks, these stories inspire fellow Vandals like you to take action and pursue your goals with confidence.

Read more about Career Services experiences and tips.

Partnerships between U of I employees and Career Services combine strengths and resources for the benefit of our students. Our is packed with various resources and class activities that can be used by faculty and staff to facilitate career conversations. These conversations will help us as a university to support the goals of students by giving them the tools they need to achieve them.

Learn about the ongoing benefits of our partnership program.