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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. In the Alumni Outcomes section of the UIS Data book, you will find the aggregate alumni outcomes for the UIS undergraduate and graduate students who completed the Destination Survey.

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?

Career Paths & Labor Market Consultation

One of the most common statements students make is that they are not familiar with how their academic major relates to their future career. The CDC developed a valuable resource called Career Pathfinder Guides that you can refer to when this topic arises.

About Career Pathfinder Guides

Partnering in Student Success

The CDC has identified a variety of activities and resources to engage and partner with the campus community to enhance student career exploration and preparedness as they transition to the workforce or pursue professional/graduate studies.

Employer Connections & Information

According to NACE’s 2013 Recruiting benchmark Survey, Career Centers are the top campus resources for recruiters. However, department chairs and faculty also serve an important role, and are ranked second and third. Below outlines the campus resources used in recruitment activities.

SkillsFirst

SkillsFirst: Create resumes and cover letter, mock interview & more

SkillsFirst: Sign-In Instructions

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GoinGlobal

If you are working with international students or domestic students interested in studying, interning, or working abroad, GoinGlobal is an excellent resource that can heighten global awareness among all students. However, this resource also provides excellent information pertaining to the USA. Information found within this source includes:

GOALS Program

What is the GOALS Program?