Family and Friends

Welcome Family and Friends

Many family members or friends are interested in what the Career Development Center has to offer their students. Some are interested in how they can assist their students with the career development process including deciding on a major, exploring career options, and hands-on learning experiences.  Others want to know how their students can actively create professional documents like resumes and cover letters and apply for internships and jobs.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions by Students

Feel free to review, print, and share the below Career Guides based on career topic or process.

Job Links and Resources

UIS CareerConnect

For the most up to date jobs posted for UIS students and alumni, try UIS CareerConnect.

Career Toolbox

The Career Toolbox provides quick access to what you needed to get started on building your career.

Check out our printable “How To” Career Handouts & Guides on a variety of career topics.

Career Pathfinder

Explore Career Pathfinder to connect opportunities to fields of studies.

Career Pathfinder Guides provide detailed information on “What You Can Do With” the degrees and programs offered at UIS.

What Can You Do with a UIS Degree?

Choose from the Undergraduate degrees listed below to view related career titles, skills, employers, career planning, and professional affiliations for all UIS majors.

UIS CareerConnect

Beginning July 1, 2022, UIS CareerConnect is now powered by Handshake. CareerConnect is our system for connecting students to jobs and internships both on and off campus.

First Time Users: Instructions

STUDENTS: Login using your UIS credentials.

University of Illinois Springfield offers a variety of student employment and internship programs overseen by different campus departments. Employment opportunities off-campus are posted on UIS CareerConnect by the Career Development Center.

Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom is an exciting new program created by the UIS Career Development Center. Beyond the Classroom connects UIS students with Alumni and Employers in real-world career settings. Through job shadowing, informational interviewing, internships/externships, and career immersions, students receive glimpses into their future career paths, experience to include on their resume, and unique networking opportunities!

The UIS Career Development Center (CDC) supports community members in their career preparation by providing access to limited services and resources. Feel free to call or email us if you have any questions.