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10/1/09 - Check out our new Webinar Wednesday series at http://webinars.ocs.uic.edu
9/2009 - This semester we have launched our blog and a new webinar series. Visit the Career Services blog: The Objective! by clicking here.
7/30/2009 - You can follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, or signup for our newsletter using one of the links below.
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The Office of Career Services and the Student Employment Office have designed a series of FREE special workshops to help you navigate today's tough job market. These workshops will focus on strategies and tools to help you develop a career marketing plan, build your professional image, show you how to prepare winning career search documents and assist you in planning for career development alternatives.
All majors welcomed! All undergraduate and graduate students welcomed!
No pre-registration required! Just show up!
*Conference lines will be available for those unable to attend. Accepted callers will be on a first come, first served basis*
Get Real With Your Job Search!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
329 Cardinal Room, Student Center East (SCE)
*conference call line unavailable
Are you a senior who is worried about finding a job after graduation during this difficult economy? Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior who wants to adequately prepare for the future? If so, come to this very important workshop and learn specific job search strategies to help you succeed during these difficult times.
How Visible Are You? Stand Out In The Job Market!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
Room C, Student Services Building (SSB)
*conference call line: 312-413-2000
Make yourself visible to employers by equipping yourself with the
marketing tools necessary to stand out in the job market. Attend
this workshop to learn how to maximize the effectiveness of your
resume, cover letter and thank you letter. Learn the key to
effective networking, projecting a professional image, executing the interview, and maximizing resources offered at the Office of Career Services.
Who's Hiring?
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
White Oak Room, Student Center East (SCE)
*conference call line: 312-413-2005
The ABC's of Cover Letters
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
Room 603, Student Center East (SCE)
*conference call line: 312-413-2005
Tune-Up Your Resume & Cover Letter
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
Room A, Student Services Building (SSB)
*conference call line: 312-413-2005
What's Your Plan B?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
Room 603, Student Center East (SCE)
*conference call line: 312-413-2005
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No drop-in advising on Thursday 6/19/08 due to a special campus event.
February 2008
NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair
February 18, 2008 - May 16, 2008
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December 2007
New books have been added to the Career Services Resource Library in SSB 3050.
- Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio
- Developing Portfolios in Education
- Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads
- Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World
- Make Your Contacts Count
- Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians
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October 2007
New Assistant Directors
We are proud to annoounce the addition of three new people to our staff. Please visit our staff page to read a bit more about them. Elizabeth Herrera, Mark Martell, and Laura Myers are all joining the UIC Office of Career Services as Assistant Directors.
Expanded Services
Because of our new staff we are now able to expand our drop-in advising and mock interviews to 5 days a week. Below are the new times for both services. For Mock Intervews, you need to make an appointment in advance by calling 312-996-2300. For drop-in advising, just stop by our office in SSB 3050 between the stated hours.
**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT**
There will be no Drop-in Advising on 10/18/07 due to the Fall Internship and Part Time Job Fair
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August 1, 2007
The UIC Office of Career Services and the UIC Student Employment are now both located in the Student Services Building, room 3050. Now you can come to one location for your career development, career exploration, and job search needs.
The UIC Office of Career Services is now accepting participants for the LAS & Business Mock Interview Workshop. This is a special 1/2 day workshop for LAS & Business students graduating December 2007, May 2008, or July 2008.
How does the LAS & Business Mock Interview Workshop benefit you?
- You will be interviewed by a company representative who recruites at UIC and you will get feedback on your interviewing skills, resume, and professional attire
- You will get fully registered with Career Services allowing you to participate in on-campus interviewing and view job postings
- You will gain information on cover letter writing and networking
- Employers will get your resume before everyone else who is graduating in December 2007, May 2008, and July 2008.
- You will have a tasty lunch and networking session with company recruiters
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-March 2007-
102 companies are registered for the Spring Diversity Career Fair.
Popcorn Days are coming :) the week before Spring Break.
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-February 2007-
40+ Companies/Organizations are registered for the Part time and Internship Job Fair
55+ Companies/Organizations are registered for On-Campus recruiting activities
60+ Companies/Organizations are registered for the Spring Diversity Career Fair
Please do not miss out on these opportunities.
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-January 2007-
Want to know what you can do with your major? Thinking about a career in sports? Love working with kids? Are you considering graduate school?
Our library has obtained several new resources for you to use to get the career information that YOU want. Visit our library in the Students Services Building (SSB), Room 3050 to take advantage of these resources. A sample of new books includes:
-The College Student’s Step-by-Step Guide to Landing a Job
-Careers for Talkative Types & Others with the Gift of Gab
-Careers for Kids at Heart & Others Who Adore Children
-Careers for Introverts & Other Solitary Types
-Graduate Study in Psychology 2007
-Great Jobs for Communications Majors
-Great Jobs for Chemistry Majors
-Careers in Engineering
-Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry
-The American Foreign Service Officer Exam
-An Actor’s Business
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-October 2006-
We have some new library resources. Stop by SSB 3050 to make use of them
NEW RESOURCES
Best Career and Education Web Sites by Anne Wolfinger
90 Minute College Major Matcher by Laurence Shatkin
Careers in Action by John B. Scanlan
NEW EDITIONS of current resources
What Color is your Parachute by Richard Nelson Bolles
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-September 2006 -
As of Thursday 9/19/06
231 Graduate and professional programs are registered for the Graduate & Professional School Fair taking place in PEB on 10/17/06 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
143 Companies and organizations are registered for the Fall Diversity Career Day taking place in the Pavilion on 9/21/06 at 10 am - 2:30 pm
65 Companies and organizations are registered for On-Campus Interview and/or Company Information Sessions taking place throughout the semester
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-July 2006-
There will be No Walk-ins on Thursday 7/20/06.
On Friday July 14, 2006 Career Advisors will be attending an all day staff meeting. During this time the career resources library will be open and available for your use. Front dest staff will be available for assistance with general question. This all day staff meeting allows us to plan our services and evaluate how to best serve you during the upcoming school year.
Employers are eager to interact with you during the 2006-2007 school year. There is still a month before the 2006-2007 school year begins and there are already 18 employers registered to conduct on-campus interviews and/or information sessions, 20 employers registered for the Fall Diversity Career fair, and 30 representatives registered for Chicago Graduate and Professional School Fair.
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-March 2006-
There are 108 companies/organization registered for the Spring Diversity Career Fair!
There will be no walk-ins on Thursday 3/16/06. Please join us at the Spring Diversity Career Fair.
Etiquette Dinner
Monday, April 10, 2006
5:30pm-7:30pm
SCE, Cardinal Room
Cost: $10 (includes four-course meal).
**Tickets must be purchased in advance from Career Services in SSB, Room 3050**
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-February 2006-
Education Career Day
Thursday, March 9, 2006 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Student Center East, Illinois Room
Spring Diversity Career Fair
Thursday, March 16, 2006 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Student Center East, Illinois Room
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-January 2006-
The DATE and LOCATION of the EDUCATION JOB FAIR has been changed. Below is the new information!
Education Job Fair
Thursday 3/9/06
Student Center East, Illinois Room
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Our library has just obtained over 40 new career- and job-related books for students to use. Visit our library in the Students Services Building (SSB), Room 3050 to take advantage of these resources. A sample of new books includes:
¨ 200 Best Jobs for College Graduates
¨ 50 Best Jobs for Your Personality
¨ Opportunities in Event Planning
¨ Opportunities in Allied Health
¨ Careers for Self-Starters & Other Entrepreneurial Types
¨ Preparing for the Behavior-Based Interview
¨ Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates
¨ Vault Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Employers
¨ Vault Guide to Conquering Corporate America for Women and Minorities
¨ 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College
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We have altered our walk-in hours and mock interview times to better fit students' needs.
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As of 1/10/06, 27 employers are registered for the Spring Diversity Career Fair. Due to campus costruction, this will be the only career fair for non education majors during Spring Semester.
-December 2005-
We are open during winter break to assist you! However, we will be closed Monday 12/26/05 through Monday 1/2/06 in observation of several winter holidays. We will close at 5:00pm on Friday 12/23/05 and reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday 1/3/06. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all. |