How to Participate:
Login to Handshake@Illinois this week to view employer participants
- Click Events in the upper navigation bar
- Use the “Search Events” button and input the keyword “Virtual Illini Career and Internship”
- Explore the 20+ employers hosting virtual information sessions April 6 -10
- Register for the virtual sessions that interest you!
- Attend the virtual information sessions at each designated time
Questions?
- The Career Center remains available to address your career-related needs
- Connect with us
- Phone – (217) 333-0820
- Schedule an online appointment
FAQ
- Why attend a virtual information session?
- Learn more about the organization and meet company representatives in a less formal situation, and allows you to ask questions!
- What should I expect the virtual information session to be like?
- The session may be a formal presentation, a panel of current employees, include information about professional development, etc.
- The exact format depends on each employer.
- How can I prepare for the sessions in advance?
- Do your research on the company visiting their company’s website and Handshake site to learn about what the company does, the types positions they offer, where jobs are located, etc.
- Prepare questions you still have based on what you cannot find out about the company online.
- What should I do after I attend one of the sessions?
- If you are interested in the company, we recommend you follow up with the employer via Handshake, email, or LinkedIn to reiterate your interest and share your resume.
- If the employer gave instructions on how to follow up at the session, follow their directions.