Spring Career Guide 2010

Big decisions ahead for many graduating seniors

With the end of the year quickly approaching, many UI seniors continue to face difficulties securing employment after graduation. In the current economic crisis, and with so many college graduates competing for jobs, many will take up internships until they find full-time work. Katie Flint, assistant director at the Career Center, says students need to keep their options open and start preparing early.

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In job search, I’ll take ‘Whatever I can get’

The real world is looming large, its shadow cloaking my college fun more and more with every time I hear what should be excellent news: another one of my friends has her future all figured out.

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What you should be doing: A step-by-step guide to leading a succesful college career
Attend Quad Day – check out the RSOs on campus. This is the chance for you to find a club/organization that may potentially suit your career goals and more importantly, become an active member over your next four years at the University.
1/31/2010 - 11:29 PM    Post your comment
Second languages can give some students edge over competition

When Laura Miller decided she wanted to major in advertising, she knew she needed a minor that would be useful in the working world. That’s when she decided that a Spanish minor would suit her needs the best.

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Prepare for interviews to impress employers

While you cannot anticipate what each company may ask you at a job interview, there are some common and tough questions that you can prepare for in advance.

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How to Make Your Resume Unique

When it comes to creating a resume and cover letter, it can be stressful trying to make yourself stand out from the rest.

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UI offers different majors for indecisive students

Throughout life, children are asked the question, ‘what do you want to be when you grow up?’ The answer to this question usually changes daily, maybe even hourly. However, at the age of 18, individuals are forced to make a decision. On their college applications, students have the option to choose a major, though the percentage of students that actually stick with these majors is quite slim.

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UI offers variety of resources to help students find jobs

From the Office of Financial Aid to the Career Center, University of Illinois has many resources to help students looking for employment.

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Economy to continue to hurt job seekers

It’s too bad there is no single economic indicator that gives us a completely accurate insight in to how the economy is actually doing.

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Digital first impressions: How social networking sites can affect your job hunt

With social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, it has become easier to know so much about someone you’ve never even met. Sure, you can keep tabs on an old friend from high school or see pictures of that guy your roommate has a crush on, but it is important to remember that people are most likely “Facebook stalking” you as well- and employers aren’t necessarily above that expectation.

1/31/2010 - 11:13 PM    1 comment
Career Center can be useful tool during job search

With graduation right around the corner, some students who are receiving their diploma at the end of the semester are scrambling to find jobs once they graduate college and enter the real world.

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After graduation, UI students indecisive of attending graduate school

College students are asking themselves whether they should stay in school for a higher degree, or should they hit the job market?

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