Career Services
LOOKING FOR A JOB? Changing careers? We want to help. Our new career services include classes, online tools like JobNow and LinkedIn Learning, and one-on-one consultations with our experts.
Get that Job! Series | Spring 2020
- Jan 30, Composing a Remarkable Resume, 4–5:30 pm
- Feb 6, Tips to Ace the Interview, 4–5:30 pm
- Feb 12, Networking 101, 9–10:30 pm
- Feb 13, Practice Interviewing, 4–5:30 pm
- Feb 17, Community Job Fair, 4:30–6:30 pm | Open to everyone. No need to sign up!
- Mar 3–Apr 2, Get that Job Club, 10–11:30 am | Tuesdays at Douglass or Thursdays at Main Library
- Mar 24, CV 101: Create a Curriculum Vitae, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Apr 7, LinkedIn Basics, 10–11:30 am
- Apr 14, Cover Letter Basics, 10–11:30 am
- Apr 21, Resume Writing, 10–11:30 am
- May 5, Job Searching + Job Search Engines, 10–11:30 am
- May 19, Job Interview Basics, 10–11:30 am
Sign up online or call 217/403-2070.
Presented in partnership with Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, Parkland College, U of I Gies College of Business, and University of Illinois Career Services.
Job Help
JobNow provides resources to create your resume and then submit it for expert editing. You can also take personality and career assessments, practice interviewing with a live job coach, and search for jobs matching your interests.
LinkedIn Learning is a premiere online platform for video-based learning. Improve your aptitude in job hunting, interviewing, computer software, working remotely, maintaining positive working relationships, surviving a difficult boss, dealing with angry customers, and more.
Kanopy is a video streaming platform that includes films on how to choose a career, interview successfully, compose effective resumes, find your dream job, and more.
Mango Languages can help you perfect your communication skills in over 70 languages. Placement tests are available so you will know your starting level.
Testing and Educational Reference Center allows you to take online practice tests including the GED, civil service exams, and college admission tests (ACT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, and more). You can also improve basic math, reading, writing, science, and English knowledge or build your next resume.
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Need help creating a resume, cover letter, or starting a business? Set up a consultation with one of our experts by calling (217) 403-2070 or sign up online.