Active Decision Making
Active Decision-Making equals making informed career decisions.
The focus of this stage is on stepping into potential career paths by:
Department URL
Options to Explore
Once you have conquered the question, who am I, then you’re ready to advance to the Options to Explore stage. This stage primarily encompasses researching information as it pertains to academic majors, career clusters, occupations, labor market data and company profiles to name a few categories.
Career Planning (GOALS Program)
Welcome to the GOALS Program, developed by the UIS Career Development Center.
Navigate now through the modules of the 5 Career Planning Stages of GOALS to:
Diversity Resources
Resources for students related to diversity
As part of the GOALS Program, diversity can be a key component of career development. Therefore, each of the GOALS stages provides useful links providing relevant information to a variety of special populations. If you have favorite links to include in the special populations area, please forward the to us via e-mail at careerservices@uis.edu
Gain Self-Awareness
Self-Awareness is the initial step in the career decision-making process. If you are not informed about who you are, then how can you expect to make informed decisions based upon your characteristics and attributes?
Complete the Gain Self-Awareness Stage to find out about your:
We hope the new year has brought renewed energy, intention and determination to make positive impacts throughout your personal and professional journey!
January is moving fast, and as you are looking ahead and mapping out your calendar, know we would love to have you join us for events to engage with students, alumni, faculty and staff at UIS!
See details below about our upcoming 2026 Career Connections Expo on March 20th. We look forward to continued opportunities to engage, collaborate, and connect!
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Businesses and organizations are invited to take part in the UIS Career Connections Expo
Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register for the Career Connections Expo at the University of Illinois Springfield. The Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 20 at The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) on the UIS campus.
In addition to the Expo, registered employers are invited to participate in a pre-Expo networking event called the C2C (College to Career) Exchange, which will give them the opportunity to connect with faculty and staff before the Expo begins.
UIS is a member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. RISE Springfield, the young professionals networking group of chamber, is planning their annual Leadership Conference for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center.
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How did you get started in your career field?
In my past life, I worked as a school librarian for ages K through 12. It was there that I learned I had a passion for advising and teaching, which has led me to my current role at UIS as a career advisor.
It is such a great fit for me. I enjoy walking along the journey of students and alumni as they make plans, dream, explore and ponder pathways to careers. This is what it is all about for me.
Do you have any side projects or personal goals you are working on?