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About

Proud to be part of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

  • Stop By

    Find us on the second floor of the Bone Student Center.

    Hours

    Monday-Friday
    8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

    *The University is closed from
    December 24, 2025-January 4, 2026 



     

  • Contact Us

  • Mailing Address

    Career Services
    Illinois State University
    Campus Box 2520
    Normal, IL 61790-2520

What We Do

  • Help students and alumni love their career.

  • Connect employers to talented Redbirds.

  • Partner with faculty and staff to help students succeed.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

  • Mission

    We empower and support Redbirds to achieve their professional goals by providing resources, experiences, and industry connections.

  • Vision

    Redbirds contribute to an evolving global society through integrated career development and preparation experiences.

Values

Our values embody the importance of the differing perspectives of our constituents. We draw from the varied lived experiences of our students, employers, campus partners, and alumni. We aspire to create an environment that reflects our society with transparency and accountability in our services, resources, and processes to strengthen our influence on the Redbird community and beyond. As such, we have identified the following values in Career Services:

  • Collaboration: We are dedicated to working effectively to support Redbirds in their career goals by seeking diverse perspectives and remaining eager to forge meaningful relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Learning and development: As educators and learners, we seek and provide accessible career resources and experiences to equip the Redbird community and beyond with the skills and passion for lifelong growth and development.
  • Innovation: We foster an environment where creative ideas and diverse viewpoints are shared, thoughtfully considered, and intentionally applied to adapt processes and services to be inclusive, welcoming, and effective in empowering ourselves and others to succeed.
  • Quality: We are committed to ensuring our services align with the needs of students, alumni, employers, and the University community. We strive for accuracy and measurable results by seeking feedback and adapting processes to ensure all constituents find value in our services.

 

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