Student Professional Development

Preparing for a Career Fair:

• Research companies and industries (see list of employers at http://www.eiu.edu/~careers/students/career_network.php)
• Practice your approach
• Dress professionally
• Perfect your resume
• Attend Career Services Workshops
• Resume Writing
• Interview Skills
• Etiquette Dinner

Tips for the day of the Career Fair:

• Arrive early
• Review employer listing
• Prepare a short introduction
• Clear your mind between interviews

You're Hired Program:

Sign up now for the next session of the award-winning "You're Hired" program. This six session learning experience, facilitated by local and regional experts, is specifically designed for graduating business majors. Click here for more details.

School of Business Student Organizations:

Involvement in School of Business Student Organizations allow students the opportunity to meet representatives of companies which recruit EIU students for careers through speaker meetings, social events, field trips and special events such as Accounting Day and IT Recruiters’ Day.  To learn more about the School of Business Student Organizations click here.

School of Business Student Ambassador Program:

Become a Student Ambassador for the School of Business. This is a great way to meet people in the business world, enhance your communication and leadership skills, and build your resume.

School of Business Executives-in-Residence:

Attend presentations and meetings with executives through the School of Business Executive-in-Residence (EIR) Program. This is a great way to network with executives and learn more about the world of business that you'll be entering after graduation. Click here for information on upcoming and past EIRs.

Helpful links:

• Upcoming workshops: http://www.eiu.edu/~careers/students/events.php
• Career Services: http://www.eiu.edu/~careers/home/index.php
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/
• O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org/
• Career One Stop: http://www.careeronestop.org/