International Student Employment

The Career Development Center offers a wide variety of services and tools to assist International Students to work towards their career goals.

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Career Suite

Get help writing a resume and/or cover letter, using resources, and quick questions

Career Suite - Fall and Spring Semester

Career Suite Current Drop in Call in dates and times

  • In-Person: Career Center, Human Resources Bldg (HRB) 80
  • Zoom: Join us at on ! 
  • Call-In: (217) 206-6508 or email careerservices@uis.edu

Resume Resources and Services

Getting Your Resume Started

  • Watch the 2 recorded workshops about building your resume
    • (Recorded Webinar)
    • (Camtasia)
  • Review the content and tools located on CDC’s Resume Webpage
  • Use SkillsFirst (located in our online Career Toolbox), our online resume building system
    • Use your UIS Email Address when creating your account
  • View the Resume CareerSpot Videos to get professional resume information.

Resume Critiques 


Work Options: Information Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Work Eligibility

  • Office of International Student Services (OISS) will advise you about your work/intern eligibility
  • Review the F-1 Employment Guidelines provided by the OISS
  • On-campus jobs are handled by Student Employment housed in Financial Assistance
    • Undergraduate Students can only apply for Undergraduate Level Student Employment positions
    • Graduate Students can only apply for Grad Hourly Student Employment positions.
    • Learn more about the steps and requirements.

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