The Career Center
Announcements
Special Hours: Fall Semester 2025
The Career Center office is located at 715 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820.
During fall break, November 22–30, 2026, The Career Center will offer limited services. Please check our service hours for specific availability. Our office will close at 3 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 26, and remain closed Nov. 27–28, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving. It will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Mon., Dec. 1, 2025. Our regular office and services resume on December 1, 2025.
Dec. 11, 2025: Our office will close at 11 a.m., and no services will be offered after that time due to an office event. Our office and services resume the next day at 8:30 a.m.
Dec. 17, 2025: Our office will close all day and no services will be offered due to an office event. Our office and services resume the next day at 8:30 a.m.
Check back soon for updated office and service hours during winter break.
Now Scheduling Appointments in Handshake!
Use the Handshake Appointment Scheduler to make a new Career Coaching or Prehealth Advising Appointment.
Currently registered (Summer/Fall 2025) or recently enrolled (Spring 2025) students can log in with 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.
The office will close at 3 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 26, and remain closed Nov. 27–28, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving. It will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Mon., Dec. 1, 2025.
Services by Appointment
1:1 Appointments
In-person or virtual
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
No appointments Nov. 27-28, 2025. Service resumes on Dec. 1, 2025.
Mock Interviews
In-person or virtual
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Thurs.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri.
Appointment required.
On hiatus Nov. 24-28, 2025. Service resumes on Dec. 1, 2025.
Drop In and Online Services
Career Drop-in Advising (CDA)
11 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
On hiatus Nov. 24-28, 2025. Service resumes on Dec. 1, 2025.
Pre-Health Drop-in Advising
3- 4:15 p.m., Wed. and Thurs.
On hiatus Nov. 26-27, 2025. Service resumes on Dec. 3, 2025.
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
On hiatus Nov. 24-28, 2025. Service resumes on Dec. 1, 2025.
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.
Note: Reviews may take longer than usual for submissions made between Nov. 21-30.
Personal Statements: Reviewed online
Please submit online via the Canvas link. See the Personal Statement page for instructions.
Note: Reviews may take longer than usual for submissions made between Nov. 21-30.
Professional Portrait Lab
Located at the Illini Union, Room 335.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Mon.
4 – 6 p.m., Tues.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wed.
1 – 3 p.m., Fri.
No appointment required.
On hiatus Nov. 21-28, 2025. Service resumes on Dec. 1, 2025.
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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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.
Fall Semester Hours | Illini Union, room 335
- Mondays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Tuesdays 4 - 6 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Fridays: 1 - 3 p.m.
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You’ll now have Kaplan's expert guidance and comprehensive materials at your fingertips as you prepare for crucial exams like the GRE®, GMAT®, MCAT®, LSAT®, and many more. This program also offers valuable courses to help you build essential skills for career success.