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.

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UIS New Graduate Career Outcomes

Outcomes is on the minds of not only higher education institutions but also stakeholders such as parents, prospective students, and legislators due to heightened accountability measures at the local, state, and national levels.

Writing a Recommendation Letter

As a faculty or staff member, you may be asked to provide a recommendation letter. The following resources are available to assist you in this effort.

Curricular/Co-Curricular Career Activities

How can I become involved in the campus-wide initiative to contribute to student career preparedness?