Career Center
Events

For a listing of internship, graduate, or employment fairs, check out our page on Fairs.

If you have any questions regarding any of our events, please contact the career center by calling us at (309) 556-3071.

 A student interviews during the IWU/ISU Spring Teacher Recruitment Day
 An IWU student interviews during the IWU/ISU Spring Teacher Recruitment Day
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9/15/09 Extreme Makeover: Resume Edition
Create a resume that employers will notice.  This workshop outlines how to write a great resume and explains what makes a resume stand out from the employer's perspective.		 12:15 pm Buck 202
9/15/09 Extreme Makeover: Resume Edition
Create a resume that employers will notice.  This workshop outlines how to write a great resume and explains what makes a resume stand out from the employer's perspective.		 4:00 pm Buck 202
9/16/09 Internships 101
Is an internship in your future?  Start getting prepared now!  Join us for a quick internship overview; learn what they are, where to look for them, how to apply for them, if you can get credit for them and more!		 4:00pm Welcome Center Auditorium
9/22/09 Resumania!
Drop in with your resume to the Career Center for a quick review by a Human Resource specialist or Career Center staff before the busy job and internship fair season heats up. Let us find your mistakes, not a potential employer!		 4:00pm Welcome Center Auditorium
9/22/09 Job Fair Jitters?
In one hour you'll learn how to calmly approach employers with your best foot forward.  Important things like what to wear, what to bring with you, how to shake hands, and what to expect.  You have precious little time to make a good first impression.  A job fair is no place to b e a wallflower!		 Noon Welcome Center Auditorium
9/23/09 Bring It on: Standing Out in an Interview
Interviews can make or break you.  Are you ready to be bombarded with questions?  Do you know how to respond?  This presentation will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to make every interview a great interview.  Interview with skill and confidence.		 4 pm Welcome Center Auditorium
9/24/09 Federal Employment Workshop
The US government is the largest employer in the country with great benefits and professional opportunities. Attend this nuts and bolts seminar to learn the “how to” of applying for internships and jobs across the country.		 4pm Welcome Center Auditorium
9/25/09 IWU/ISU Fall Internship Fair Noon – 3pm ISU Bone Student Center, Brown Ballroom
9/26/09 Free Kaplan Practice Test – MCAT 10am – 3pm CNS C102
9/26/09 Free Kaplan Practice Test – LSAT 10:30am – 3:30pm CNS C101
9/26/09 Free Kaplan Practice Test – GMAT 9am – 2pm ISU, Schroeder 138
9/26/09 Free Kaplan Practice Test – GRE 9:30am – 2pm ISU, Schroeder 130
9/29/09 Semester in the Big City: Affiliated Internship Programs
New York City…Washington, DC…Chicago – IWU is affiliated with programs in each of these cities. Stop by to learn more about the New York Media Experience Program through Marist College in NY, the Washington Semester program through American University in DC, and three Chicago programs through the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (Urban Studies, Chicago Arts, and Business, Entrepreneurship & Society). These great programs combine classroom study with hands-on learning through internships. Check ‘em out.		 4pm Welcome Center Auditorium
9/30/09 Job Fair Jitters?
In one hour you’ll learn how to calmly approach employers with your best foot forward. Important things like what to wear, what to bring with you, how to shake hands, and what to expect. You have precious little time to make a good first impression. A job fair is no place to be a wallflower		 4pm Welcome Center Auditorium
10/2/09 Resumania!
Drop in with your resume to the Career Center for a quick review by a Human Resources specialist or Career Center staff member before the busy job and internship fair season heats up.  Let us find your mistakes, not a potential employer!		 2pm - 4:30pm Hart Career Center
10/6/09 IWU/ISU Fall Employment & Internship Fair
For list of attending employers click here.		 10am – 3pm ISU Redbird Arena
10/07/09 Graduate & Professional School Fair
For UIUC's information click here.		 3pm – 7pm University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illini Union Rooms A, B, C & South Lounge
10/08/09 Graduate & Professional School Fair
Free Transportation available.  Sign up required at the Hart Career Center.  $10 deposit refundable day of the fair.  For UIC's information click here.		 3pm – 7pm University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC Forum at 725 West Roosevelt in Chicago, IL
10/9/09 Student/Alumni Law Mentoring Session
students interested in law can meet alumni who are experienced in the field and willing to share their advice.		 3pm Welcome Center Conference Room
10/12/09 Federal Alumni Panel
Learn how alumni enjoy rewarding work within varied federal agencies, and how they can advise you to do the same! This is a great networking opportunity.
-This has been postponed!- Contact the Career Center for more information.		 4pm Welcome Center Auditorium
10/20/09 ISCPA Fall Interview Day
Students must apply and be invited to interview with participating organizations. Contact the Hart Career Center for additional information.		 8:30am - 5pm Ashton Place, Willowbrook, IL
10/21/09 Internship Fair Orientation
Planning to attend the upcoming internship fair, but not sure what to expect? We’ll give you a sneak preview of who’s coming – and we’ll fill you in on what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect.		 4pm Welcome Center Auditorium
10/27/09 IWU Internship Fair
For list of attending employers click here.		 4:30pm – 7pm Young Main Lounge, Memorial Center
11/5/09 IWU/ISU Fall Educator’s Fair 10am – 2pm ISU, Bone Student Center, Brown Ballroom
11/18/09 IWU Nursing Career Fair 10am – 1pm Young Main Lounge, Memorial Center
1/14/10 Extreme Makeover: Resume Edition 4pm TBA
1/19/10 Bring It On: Standing Out in an Interview
Interviews can make or break you.   Are you ready to be bombarded with questions?  Do you know how to respond?  This presentation will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to make every interview a great interview – Interview with skill and confidence!		 4pm TBA
1/20/10

IWU Spring Teacher Recruitment Day

 11am - 5:30pm Memorial Center, Main Lounge
1/21/10 Internships 101
Is an internship in your future? Start getting prepared now! Join us for a quick internship overview- learn what they are, where to look for them, how to apply for them, if you can get credit for them, and more!		 4pm TBA
1/28/10 Job Fair Jitters
In one hour you’ll learn how to calmly approach employers with your best foot forward. Important things like what to wear, what to bring with you, how to shake hands, and what to expect. You have precious little time to make a good first impression. A job fair is no place to be a wallflower!		 4pm TBA
2/4/10 Resumania!
Drop in with your resume to the Career Center for a quick review by a Human Resource specialist or Career Center staff member before the busy job and internship fair season heats up. Let us find your mistakes, not a potential employer!		 2pm - 4:30pm Hart Career Center
2/5/10 CareerFest 9am – 3pm Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
2/9/10 Job Fair Jitters?
In one hour you’ll learn how to calmly approach employers with your best foot forward. Important things like what to wear, what to bring with you, how to shake hands, and what to expect. You have precious little time to make a good first impression. A job fair is no place to be a wallflower!		 4pm TBA
2/9/10 Health Professions Panel
A panel of medical professionals will share insights about their professions and advice on how best to prepare at the undergraduate level.		 7pm TBA
2/16/10 IWU/ISU Spring Internship Fair 4:30pm – 7:30pm ISU Bone Student Center
2/17/10 IWU/ISU Spring Job Fair 10am – 3pm ISU Bone Student Center
2/18/10 TeacherFest 12:30pm – 5:30pm Drury Lane Theatre, Oak Brook Terrace, IL
2/23/10 Federal Employment Workshop
The US government is the largest employer in the country with great benefits and professional opportunities. Attend this nuts and bolts seminar to learn the ‘how-to’ of applying for internships and jobs across the country.		 4pm TBA
3/2/10 IWU/ISU Mid-America Educators Job Fair 9:30am – 3pm TBA
3/9/10 Crystal Ball Coffeehouse 7pm TBA
4/6/10 Crystal Ball Coffeehouse 7pm TBA