Choose the UIS Career Development Center as your primary resource for connections and preparing for a successful future.

Students may schedule an appointment through your UIS CareerConnect account, use the Career Suite open hours, email us at careerservices@uis.edu, or call us at 217-206-6508 for assistance.

CareerConnect

As of July 1, 2022, CareerConnect is now powered by Handshake! UIS Students and Employees may log in using the UIS credentials. Employers please use your organization's email.

Event Recordings

Review recordings of recent events & workshops.

Career Suite (Advising Hours)
September 2, 2025 - December 4, 2025

For same day assistance with resumes, cover letters, and quick questions please join us for Career Suite (Advising Hours) Monday through Thursday.

UIS students and recent graduates may also request appointments in advance in Career Connect powered by Handshake. shows you how.
UIS Career Suite for more details.

DaysIn person hoursonline hours
Monday12 - 1pm CDT in HRB 80 1pm - 2pm CDT on Zoom
Tuesday 12 - 1pm CDT in HRB 80 1pm - 2pm CDT on Zoom
Wednesday 1pm - 2pm CDT in HRB 80 2 pm - 3 pm CDT on Zoom
Thursday 1pm - 2pm CDT in HRB 80 2 pm - 3 pm CDT on Zoom

Resources

Graduates鈥� Career Outcomes

screenshot of the first page of the career outcomes report
Class of 2023-2024 (PDF)

Career News & Notes

screenshot of the first page of Career News & Notes April 2025 edition
Volume 1, Issue 8 - April 2025 (PDF)

World of Work Info(link is exte


Supporting the Career Development Center

Below is a list of the ways you can support the Career Development Center

To support the UIS Career Development Center or for more information, contact us at (217) 206-6508 or via email

students at graduation

Upcoming Events

Your Financial Alter Ego
Your Financial Alter Ego
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Discover Your Financial Alter Ego!Swing by the Your Financial Alter Ego table, hosted by UIS’s Financial Literacy Program Coordinator鈥�
Zeta鈥檚 Hub
Zeta鈥檚 Hub
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Join us for an informative and interactive session on Financial Literacy: Budgeting & Expense Tracking.
Spooked by Spending Plans? | Get Savvy Webinar
Spooked by Spending Plans? | Get Savvy Webinar
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Overcome budgeting fears with this Halloween-themed approach to creating realistic spending plans that stick, tracking expenses effectively鈥�
Future-Proofing Your Finances: Career Planning for Uncertain Times | Get Savvy Webinar
Future-Proofing Your Finances: Career Planning for Uncertain Times | Get Savvy Webinar
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Your job's value is more than your salary! Explore with us how job benefits can add up to big dollars. Find out what questions to ask when鈥�
OPT Workshop for Spring 2026 Graduates
OPT Workshop for Spring 2026 Graduates
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The OPT Workshop is designed for Spring 2026 graduates. Attendees will learn about OPT eligibility, application requirements, and鈥�
Hack-Proof Your Holidays | Get Savvy Webinar
Hack-Proof Your Holidays | Get Savvy Webinar
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Protect your wallet and personal data during holiday activities by learning essential cybersecurity tips, creating realistic holiday鈥�
News
Graduate in gap and gown
Jul 25, 2022
UIS report finds a majority of 2020-21 graduates are employed or continuing their education
A new report finds that 93 percent of 2020-21 University of Illinois Springfield bachelor鈥檚 graduates are employed or continuing their education. The UIS鈥�
Student talking with employer at expo
Mar 10, 2022
UIS and LLCC to host Career Connections Expo for students, alumni and community members
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) are excited to announce the 2022 Career Connections Expo.鈥�
Class of 2020
Aug 19, 2021
UIS report finds a high number of 2019-20 graduates are employed or continuing their education
A new report finds that more than 96 percent of 2019-20 University of Illinois Springfield bachelor鈥檚 graduates are employed or continuing their education鈥�
We are hiring!
Dec 15, 2020
Businesses and organizations are invited take part in the virtual UIS Career Connections Expo
Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register now for the University of Illinois Springfield鈥檚 virtual Career Connections Expo. The Expo will be鈥�