The Career Center
Announcements
Service Update: Spring Break 2026
Drop-In Resume/Cover Letter Reviews, Online Resume Reviews via Canvas, Career Drop-In Advising, Pre-Health Drop-In Advising, Mock Interviews, and the Professional Portrait Lab will be on hiatus for Spring Break from Monday, March 16, 2026 until Friday, March 20, 2026. Scheduled service hours resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
One-on-one coaching appointments are available during Spring Break. Students can schedule an appointment online using their student Handshake account or call our office at (217) 333-0820 to schedule over the phone.
Feedback for Personal Statement reviews submitted via Canvas will be delayed during Spring Break. Please plan accordingly.
Now Scheduling Appointments in Handshake!
Use the Handshake Appointment Scheduler to make a new Career Coaching or Pre-Health Advising Appointment.
Currently registered (Spring 2026) students can log in with their NetID and password; you already have an account!
Alumni who can no longer log in with a NetID or who do not see their desired scheduling option should call 217-333-0820 for scheduling help.
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: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
Services by Appointment
1:1 Appointments
In-person or virtual
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Mock Interviews
In-person or virtual
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Thurs.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri.
Appointment required.
Attention: Mock Interview appointments will be on hiatus for Spring Break from Monday, March 16, 2026 until Friday, March 20, 2026.
Drop In and Online Services
Attention: Drop-in and online services will be on hiatus for Spring Break from Monday, March 16, 2026 until Friday, March 20, 2026. During this time, personal statement feedback will also be delayed.
Career Drop-in Advising (CDA)
11 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Pre-Health Drop-in Advising
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
Undergraduate resumes and cover letters
2 – 4:15 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
For help with graduate-level resumes and CVs, and all LinkedIn profiles, visit Career Drop-In Advising or schedule a career coaching appointment
Resume and Cover Letter Review: Reviewed online
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.
Personal Statements: Reviewed online
Please submit online via the Canvas link. See the Personal Statement page for instructions.
Professional Portrait Lab
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.
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Skip the Cold and Still Get Career Coaching
No long walk across campus. No appointment needed.
Stay warm and get one-on-one career coaching at one of seven campus partner locations. Throughout the academic year, career coaches offer for drop-in conversations from 2:30–4:30 p.m. on select dates each month at AACC, BNAACC, GSRC, La Casa, Native American House, Salaam, or WRC. Check out your favorite location for dates.
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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.