SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Career Services Upcoming Events to Share – February & March
Upcoming Career Services Workshops/Panels
Service/Gap Year Opportunities Information Session – Thurs. Feb. 28th, 12-1:30 PM @ Student Center East, Tower Room 613
Are you interested in taking a Service/Gap Year before continuing your education or finding a traditional full time job? Students can meet with recruiters from recruiters from City Year, Peace Corps, SAGA Innovations and Housing Action/AmeriCorps VISTA to learn how to use a Gap/Service Year to find purpose, not just a paycheck.
***This is an excellent event for students considering taking a gap year after graduation.
Access Flyer for this event here.
Access Facebook Social Media Image here.
Job Search Strategies Workshop – Tues., Mar. 5th, 12-1 PM @ Student Center East, Room 613
Are you looking for a job or internship? Attend this workshop and learn how to effectively approach the job search process.
Access Flyer for this event here.
Access Facebook Social Media Image here.
Identifying & Combating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Tues., Mar. 11th, 12-1:30 PM @ Student Center East, White Oak Room
Learn how sexual harassment is defined and how to protect yourself. Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome to attend. UIC Panel Experts will be:
- Dr. Natalie Bennett, Director of UIC Women's Leadership & Resource Center
- Dr. Lisa Frohmann, Head of the Criminology Department
- Amy Truelove, Title IX and Equity Compliance Specialist and Mike Diaz, Executive Associate Director and Title IX Coordinator from UIC’s Office of Access and Equity
Access Flyer for this event here.
Access Facebook Social Media Image here
Maximizing a Gap Year Experience – Tues. Mar. 12th, 3:30-5 PM @ Daley Library, Room 1-470 (date correction!)
Thinking about taking a gap year? Learn how to get the most out of a gap year experience from professionals who took a gap year after college. You will hear about how to structure a gap year experience and learn about different types of gap year programs and opportunities.
***This is an excellent event for students considering taking a gap year after graduation.
Flyer and social media promo coming soon!
Navigating a Career Fair Workshop – Thurs., Mar. 14th, 12-1 PM @ Daley Library, Room 1-470
Are you ready to impress employers at career fairs? Learn how to prepare yourself to make professional connections with employers at the fair, including identifying a strategy for which employers to target at the fair. (This is a great workshop to attend to help prepare for the All Majors Fair on March 21st!)
Access Flyer for this event here.
Access Facebook Social Media Image here.
Upcoming Career Pop-Up Advising
Career Services “pops up” around campus to provide brief career advising to students who need assistance with resume reviews, career fair preparation and other brief career-related questions.
Pop-Up Career Advising – Fri., Mar. 1st, 12-1:30 PM @ Latino Cultural Center Access Flyer here Access Facebook Social Media Image here
Pop-Up Career Advising – Wed., Mar. 6th, 12-2 PM@ Gender & Sexuality Center (GSC) Lounge, Behavioral Sciences Building Access Flyer here Access Facebook Social Media Image here
Resumepalooza Resume Reviews – Wed., Mar. 13th, 12-2 & 3-5 PM @ Daley Library, Room 1-470 Access Flyer here Access Facebook Social Media Image here
Spring Semester Career & Job Fairs on Campus
Education Job Fair – Wed., Feb. 27th, 4-7 PM @ Student Center East, Illinois Room Access Flyer here Access Facebook Social Media image here
All Majors Career Fair – Thurs., Mar. 21st, 10 AM-2 PM, Student Center East, Illinois Room – flyer coming soon
Food, Beverage & Hospitality Fair (new!) - Tues., Apr. 30th, 10 AM-1:30 PM @ Student Center East, Illinois Room – flyer coming soon
Please contact Missy Frazin, Assistant Director for Career Development at frazinm@uic.edu if you have any questions or you can contact Career Services at (312) 996-2300 or at careerservices@uic.edu