The Career Center
Announcements
Upcoming Office Closures
The Resource Center will be closed on the following dates:
May 8 (afternoon): Office event
May 12 (afternoon): Office event
June 3: Staff retreat
June 19: Juneteenth
July 4: Independence Day
Canvas Outage Affecting Personal Statement Submissions
Canvas is currently offline due to an ongoing cybersecurity incident. While Canvas is unavailable, please email personal statement submissions to careercenter@illinois.edu. Feedback will be returned via email. We will make an announcement when Canvas becomes available for submissions again.
Lost or Found Something?
If you lost or found something in our office or a university classroom during one of our events, please contact us at: careercenter@illinois.edu or 217-333-0820. For any of our events held at campus venues like the Illini Union, ARC, or a cultural house, please contact them directly.
SERVICE LOCATION
All services are at 715 S. Wright St. unless noted. Check Announcements for holiday closures or special events. Reduced hours and limited services may apply when classes are not in session.
Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
Services by Appointment
1:1 Appointments
In-person or virtual
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Mock Interviews
On hiatus until Fall 2026.
In-person or virtual
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Thurs.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri.
Appointment required.
Drop In and Online Services
Career Drop-in Advising (CDA)
On hiatus until Fall 2026.
11 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Pre-Health Drop-in Advising
On hiatus until Fall 2026.
3- 4:15 p.m., Wed. and Thurs.
Can’t make it to a drop-in session? Email your question to pre-health@illinois.edu, and we’ll get back to you within 1–2 business days. Please note: This account is monitored Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CST).
Drop-in Resume/Cover Letter Reviews
Available starting May 18.
Undergraduate resumes and cover letters
1 - 3 p.m., Mon. – Thurs.
For help with graduate-level resumes and CVs, and all LinkedIn profiles, visit Career Drop-In Advising or schedule a career coaching appointment
Online Resume/Cover Letter Reviews: Reviewed online
On hiatus until Fall 2026.
Submit online via the Canvas link. See the Online Cover Letter/Resume Reviews page for instructions. Allow 3–5 business days for feedback. During peak periods, reviews may take longer.
Online Personal Statement Reviews: Reviewed online
ATTENTION: Canvas is currently unavailable. Please email personal statement submissions to careercenter@illinois.edu. Feedback will be returned via email. We will make an announcement when Canvas is available again.
Professional Portrait Lab
On hiatus until Fall 2026.
Located at the Illini Union, Room 335.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Mon.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wed.
4 – 6 p.m., Thurs.
4 – 6 p.m., Fri.
No appointment required.
The Career Center's services are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request, please contact careercenter@illinois.edu.
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FREE Access Kaplan Test Prep Materials
The Kaplan All Access Program offers FREE access to industry-leading test prep for University of Illinois students. Enroll for access to admissions exams, career credentials, licensure exams (GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSTAT, etc.), as well as skills development and new-hire courses. Whether you’re planning for further study, professional certification, or entering the workforce, this program provides high-quality prep to help you get a head start on your future.
Are you graduating this May? If so, you must enroll BEFORE May 15, 2026, or you will no longer have access. Once enrolled, you have access to the resources for the duration of the course, typically one year.
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Illini Success 2024-25
The University is excited to announce the release of Illini Success 2024-25. This report shares the immediate post-graduation outcomes of University of Illinois bachelor’s degree recipients. It provides a powerful snapshot used by campus administrators, public and government affairs, prospective students, and many others to understand the variety of opportunities recent Illinois graduates pursue and the impact they are making here in Illinois and around the world. Illini Success 2024-25 also offers meaningful insight into the value of an Illinois education and helps students make informed decisions as they explore majors and career paths.
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Professional Portrait Lab
A great headshot ensures you make the best impression possible. The Career Center and the Illini Union are excited to bring back the Professional Portrait Lab, offering free professional headshots for undergraduate and graduate students to use on LinkedIn, Twitter, personal websites, directories, and more.
Spring 2026 Hours
- Mondays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursdays: 4 - 6 p.m.
- Fridays: 4 - 6 p.m.