The Career Center
Announcements
Fall Closures
The Career Center will be closed on the following days:
Jan. 20, 2025: The Career Center will be closed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Regular office hours resume on the next business day.
Lost or Found Something?
If you lost or found something in our office or a university classroom during one of our events, please contact us at: careercenter@illinois.edu or 217-333-0820. For any of our events held at campus venues like the Illini Union, ARC, or a cultural house, please contact them directly.
SERVICE LOCATION
All services are at 715 S. Wright St. unless noted. Check Announcements for holiday closures or special events. Reduced hours and limited services may apply when classes are not in session.
Services by Appointment
1:1 Appointments
In-person, virtual, or phone
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Mock Interviews
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
Drop In and Online Services
Career Drop-in Advising (includes LinkedIn/CV reviews)
11 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
Pre-Health Drop-in
3 p.m.– 4:15 p.m., Wed. and Thurs.
Resume and Cover Letter Reviews
2:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
Personal Statements: Reviewed online
Professional Portrait Lab
Resumes January 278, 2025.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Tues.
3 - 5 p.m., Thurs.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Fri.
Title
FOCUS Scholarship Program
FOCUS (Fostering Opportunity, Community, and Unwavering Support for Underrepresented First-Generation Students) is a semester-long program designed to eliminate the gap in post-graduation outcomes and starting salaries between underrepresented, first-generation students, positively impacting their career trajectory, earnings potential, and economic security for years to come. FOCUS Scholars will participate in workshops and site visits, explore occupations, develop career readiness skills, build a professional network, and receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Applications close on January 29, 2025.
Title
Professional Portrait Lab
A great headshot ensures you make the best impression possible. The Career Center and the Illini Union are excited to bring back the Professional Portrait Lab, offering free professional headshots for students to use on LinkedIn, Twitter, personal websites, directories, and more.
Spring Semester Hours
- Tuesdays | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursdays | 3 - 5 p.m.
- Fridays | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Illini Union, Room 335
Each headshot session lasts approximately 3-5 minutes and includes a professional background, lighting, and equipment. You will have the opportunity to review your digital photo before leaving. Your headshot will be emailed to you via WeTransfer within minutes of your visit, so please check your inbox and junk email folder as soon as possible. The headshot will be available for download for three (3) days.