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Web Addresses
Illini Union
www.union.illinois.edu
• Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office www.uofiparentprograms.illinois.edu
• Illini Union Board
www.iuboard.illinois.edu
• Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs
www.union.illinois.edu/ovp
• Illinois Union Tech Zone
http://union.illinois.edu/techzone
• Illini Union Hotel www.union.illinois.edu/services/hotel
Illini Union Bookstore
www.uofibookstore.illinois.edu
Campus Recreation
www.campusrec.illinois.edu
The Career Center
www.careercenter.illinois.edu
Counseling Center
www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu
Cultural Centers & Programs
• Asian American Cultural Center www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/aacc
• African American Cultural Center www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/bnaacc
Diversity and Social Justice Education www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/education
• La Casa Cultural Latina www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/lacasa
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Resource Center www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/lgbt
• Native American House www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/nah
• Women’s Resources Center www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/women
Dean of Students
www.odos.illinois.edu
Division of Public Safety - UI Police
www.dps.illinois.edu
Disability Resources & Educational Services
www.disability.illinois.edu
Financial Aid
www.osfa.illinois.edu
Housing
www.housing.illinois.edu
McKinley Health Center
www.mckinley.illinois.edu
Student Affairs
www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu
Study Abroad Office
www.studyabroad.illinois.edu
Tenant Union
www.tenantunion.illinois.edu
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seconds of looking at your resume, they need to see something that grabs their attention. So analyze your resume through a recruiter’s perspective. How can you stand out? What areas do you need to strengthen?
• Build connections –
take professionals out
for coffee
One great strategy to build relationships is to start with your current network – family, friends, advisers – and ask them to put you
in touch with their connections. For instance, ask your parents for three contacts in fields that interest you and invite each of them out to coffee. Conduct an “informational interview” where you find out more about that person and their job; how they started, what they recommend for you, and who else they can connect you with. Not only will you learn a ton from these industry insiders, but if you create a contact, you will be one of the first to find out about a new position at their company.
• Get experience
If you’ve spent your time at school focusing on academics, it is now
time to gain experience. Start by volunteering at organizations that in- terest you. If you need to make some money, find a part-time job. A job
at your local pool may not be in line with your professional aspirations, but it will help you develop the skills that employers look for; leadership, teamwork, communication, problem solving and more. And if you’ve al- ready worked these kinds of jobs for a couple years, stretch yourself fur- ther to find a related job in your field. Once you start to build experience, it will be easier to land internships and career-related experience.
No matter what you do this spring and summer, make sure you are do- ing something that will help you lay the foundation for your future job search. And don’t forget that The Career Center is available all year round to help by phone or in-person.
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