You don’t need an impressive-sounding internship to have a summer that will prove relevant to your future. Here are some things you can do in the next three months — and they’re things you can fit around summer classes or your summer job. Reflect. It’s been a tough semester. Take a moment to tally up […]
Things that many humanities majors are good at: building relationships listening and hearing what isn’t said as well as what is recognizing the many dimension of a problem distilling complex information to a few key points coming up with creative solutions. Skills that are needed in the business world: everything that helps connect customers (which […]
If you’re looking for a job after graduation in May (talking to you, seniors) or a paid summer internship (looking at the rest of you), the Gies Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 11 is worth checking out. Yes, there will be employers there interested in hiring you IF You want a job working for a business (as […]
Multi-level marketing (MLM) positions lurk on many job boards among the many legitimate postings. These job opportunities may also come your way via email from a friend, family member, or acquaintance. These kinds of jobs can appear to have elements of sales, customer service, or marketing. They purport to offer a lot of income for […]
The LAS & ACES Virtual Career Fair takes place on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8am to 5pm (though not all employers may be there the entire time). Why Go to a Career Fair? An obvious reason to go is because that’s where jobs and internships are. A less obvious reason to go: practice. A career […]
Two events coming up of potential interest to humanities majors. Come as a spectator, stay for insight into the various things that “entrepreneurship” can mean, leave with some ideas for making your own contribution in the next cycle. Illinois Social Innovation Social Pitch 2020 April 29 | 5-7 pm | [go.gies.illinois.edu/socialinnovation] Register for this event to gain […]
A senior in English writes: Pending the pandemic situation, I am planning on graduating in December. I’m not sure what I’m supposed to be doing as far as a job search goes—when am I supposed to actively start looking and applying? What should I be looking for? How do people know how to do this […]
There are all answers to the question, “What are you going to do with THAT major?” as answered by alumni who majored in Senior IT Field Consultant. Senior Market Research Analyst. Data Systems and Reporting Analyst. African-American Studies (Darius Summerville, ’11) English and Classical Civilization (Jasmine Lee, ’13) History (Patrick Nowlan, ’89). Join us on […]
Hiring is still happening, even if employers can’t come to campus for career fairs. Next week is Virtual Illini Recruiting Week (April 6 – 10), where companies offer online information sessions specifically for University of Illinois students. Click “Events” on Handshake, and then type “Virtual Illini” in the Search box to find the full list of […]
Many companies are thinking ahead to our post-pandemic future or retooling to accommodate the present reality. And they’re hiring. Meet employers and pitch your skills at the Hire Big 10+ Virtual Career Fair on April 14, 10 – 1pm CDT. Click the link to register and find out the employers who will be there. Contact […]
