Illinois State Career Events & Fairs
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If you need help accessing a virtual career fair or have questions during the fair, connect with us through Zoom at: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/7738814117.
Fall 2020
All events are held virtually this fall. Visit event descriptions for access to links.
August 26
2-3 p.m. International Student Career Series: Job Search Timeline, How to Obtain On-campus Employment, & Virtual Career Fair Prep (Career Services, Office of International Programs & Services)
September 2
2-4 p.m. Part-time Job Fair (Career Services), virtual
September 8
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Career Readiness Series: Showcasing Transferable Skills (Career Services)
September 9
4-5 p.m. InstaCareer (Career Services)
5-6 p.m. InstaCareer (Career Services), repeat
September 10
2-3 p.m. Navigating a Virtual Fair (Career Services)
September 11
12-1 p.m. Graduate School Series: Overview of What You Should Know Before Graduate School (Career Services)
September 14
5:30-8:30 School of Informational Technology Fair (Career Services, School of Information Technology)
September 15
4-7 p.m. Fall Internship Fair (Career Services), virtual
September 16
2-3 p.m. International Student Career Series: Strategies for Landing a Job in the U.S. (Career Services, Office of International Programs & Services)
September 18
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Accounting Career Fair (Career Services)
12-1 p.m. Graduate School Series: How to Pay for Graduate School (Career Services)
September 21
1-4 p.m. Meet the Firms Actuarial Employment Event (Career Services, Department of Mathematics)
September 22
4-5 p.m. InstaCareer (Career Services)
5-6 p.m. InstaCareer (Career Services), repeat
September 23
2-3 p.m. Navigating a Virtual Fair (Career Services)
September 24
12-4 p.m. Construction Management Career Fair (Career Services, Department of Technology)
September 25
12-1 p.m. Graduate School Series: Researching Graduate Schools & Navigating the Application Process (Career Services)
September 29
4-7 p.m. Fall Career Fair (Career Services), virtual
October 1
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Department of Agriculture Career Fair (Career Services, Department of Agriculture)
October 2
12-1 p.m. Graduate School Series: Introduction to the GRE (Career Services)
1-2 p.m. Career Readiness Series: How to Nail a Behavioral Interview (Career Services)
October 6
3-4 p.m. Career Readiness Series: LinkedIn Workshop Basic Level (Career Services)
October 9
12-1 p.m. Graduate School Series: Personal Statement Secrets (Career Services)
October 13
5-6 p.m. Creative Con (Career Services)
Did you miss Creative Con?
Check out the recorded video of the transferable skills session of Creative Con.
October 14
3-4 p.m. Career Readiness Series: LinkedIn Workshop Advanced Level (Career Services)
October 16
12-1 p.m. Graduate School Series: Developing a Curriculum Vitae (Career Services)
October 23
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. International Student Career Series: International Students/Alumni Share How to Land a Job (Career Services, Office of International Programs & Services)
October 28
12-1 p.m. Negotiating Your First Job (Career Services)
3-4 p.m. Career Readiness Series: LinkedIn Workshop Basic Level (Career Services)
October 29
4-5 p.m. InstaCareer for Education Majors (Career Services)
5-6 p.m. InstaCareer for Education Majors (Career Services) repeat
November 2
3-4 p.m. Navigating a Virtual Fair (Career Services)
November 6
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fall Education and Student Teacher Career Fair (Career Services)
November 10
Career Chats - times vary
- 3-4 p.m. Career Chats (arts, communication, design, media, financial services, consulting, management, sales), (Career Services)
- 4:15-5:15 p.m. Career Chats (food, agriculture, environment, natural resources, healthcare, wellness, recreation, science, technology, engineering, mathematics), (Career Services)
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. Career Chats (education, non-profit, social services, government, law), (Career Services)
Utilize the Career Chats map interactive handout during this event.
November 12
3-4 p.m. Navigating a Virtual Fair (Career Services)
November 19
12:30-2:30 p.m. Health, Human and Public Service Career Fair (Career Services)
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Special accommodations
If you need special accommodations to attend any of these events, contact the department identified with the event. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodations.
Student volunteers needed
Interested in developing your leadership skills and/or earning service hours? Become a student volunteer for Career Services career fairs!
Upcoming Events
Navigating a Virtual Fair
Mon, November 2, 2020 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ virtual
Career Chats
Tue, November 10, 2020 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ virtual
Career Chats
Tue, November 10, 2020 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM @ virtual
Career Chats
Tue, November 10, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ virtual
Navigating a Virtual Fair
Thu, November 12, 2020 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ virtual
Veteran Employer Panel for ROTC, Veterans and Military-connected Students
Thu, November 12, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ virtual
Networking Dinner for ROTC, Veterans and Military-connected Students
Tue, November 17, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Health, Human and Public Service Career Fair
Thu, November 19, 2020 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ virtual