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Explore Interests, Develop Skills, Increase Employability
Go to summer school

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Brainstorming to Explore Careers
Permit Creativity

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Candid Comments Concerning Compensation by James F. Kacena, Career Management Consultant


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Tips for Candidate's Preparing for Motivational Interviewing Questions
Preparing your answer when there is no one right answer.

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Networking as Professional Development
Whether you are new to your career or a veteran in your profession, networking is a great way to learn, share and connect.

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The Connection Between Soft Skills and Employability


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Renewal
Professionally refresh and refocus on your career

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Building Resilence and ROI


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Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Self
Are you ready?

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Entrepreneurial Resources
Alumni will share additional tips and resources at the March 5 panel discussion.

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Drive Your Professional Development
If you don't take the wheel, you may not like the direction.

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Research & Test Your Ideas
A (semi-) scientific approach

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Easy vs. Best
Take a little more time to inspect and tailor your resume.

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New Year; New Resolutions
Go for your goals!

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Career Competencies: Discernment
to distinguish or discriminate.

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Refocus and Refresh with Professional Development Webinars
We invite alumni to join us as we kick off 2013 with popular topics and alumni experts.

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Don't get Overwhelmed
Manage the parts; Achieve the goal

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Learning from Alumni Stories
Alumni share a wealth of information about their lives and careers

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Use All Your Tools
Improve your professional networking

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Time Moves Quickly
For 25 years, the Alumni Career Center has provided alumni with the best of connections and resources.

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Best Kept Secret
History of the Virtual Career Center

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Webinars: Recent History
Dynamic, Inspiring, Motivating and Informative

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Job Search: Then & Now
Evolved from newspapers to job boards

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Alumni Helping Alumni
Celebrating 25 years of professional networking

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Networking Then & Now


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Inside Advantage
For 25 years, the Alumni Career Center has provided alumni with the best of connections and resources

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Middle Years and Continued Quality: Comments from Mary Anne Buckman
Celebrating 25 Years of Service

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Early Days: Comments from Barbara Hundley
Celebrating 25 years of service

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Prioritizing career values to choose career direction
Spend as much time planning your career as planning your next vacation

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Social Media, Privacy and YOU!
Join us for this special event co-Sponsored by University of Illinois Alumni Association and UIC Women in Science & Engineering

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Chicago Alumni Job Fair


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Social Media Causing Generational Shift in How Professional Behavior is Defined in the Workplace


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Using LinkedIn Invitation Etiquette


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Using Social Media To Find the Right Employer


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Reflect and Evaluate Your New Year Job Search Strategy


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Managing Your Employment References


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Tips To Finding A Mentor


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Dressing For Success On The Interview


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Veteran Resources To Convert Military Skills For Civilian Jobs


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Acing Your Next Videoconference Interview


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Should you consider a temporary assignment?


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How Do I Handle Gaps in My Resume?


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Lessons Learned From Being Downsizing or Fired


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Top Paying Majors and Industries With Earning Potential


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Your Values Should Guide Your Career Opportunities


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"I think"


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Conduct a Personal Performance Review
Set your own direction and gauge your progress.

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Dear Parents


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Overcoming Objections When Scheduling Informational Meetings


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National Career Development Month - Helping Others


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The "100 Best Companies To Work For" List


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Win an Advising Session
Quiz closing soon

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Pace Yourself
Have you ever had an interview that felt more like a marathon or a relay than a sprint?

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Summer Webinars and Other Events


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LinkedIn Profile Tips That Sell Yourself In Your job Search


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Stay Connected ...
Through the new UI Alumni Network Online Directory

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Summer Viewing
Webinar recordings available

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Network with Employers and Alumni
Chicago Alumni Job Fair, June 27

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You are never too old for summer school
Now, it is a reward instead of a punishment.

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Tips from Entrepreneurial Alumni
Panelists from the three University of Illinois campuses shared their experiences and advice

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What Do I Say If An Employer Asks For My Facebook Password?
Know Your Rights and Risks

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Entrepreneurial Career Resources
Would you make yourself a good boss?

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Dealing with Age Issues in the Job Search


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Interviewing is Hot
Growth in the number of interviews is always a good indicator of job growth

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Subscribers Top 2000
Over the weekend, subscribers to the monthly UIAA Virtual Career Center newsletter topped 2000.

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Getting the Most Out of Job Fairs
For entry-level and experienced alumni

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Develop Your Professional Mission Statement
Guide Your Career Directions

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Using your strengths in your job search
How are you using yours?

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Exploring and Utilizing the LinkedIn Skills Section


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Job Search Globally


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Winter 2012 Webinar Series


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Happy Holidays


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Year in Review
Virtual Career Center Top Topics and Highlights

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Helping Others Talk About Themselves
But enough about me, let's talk about you … What do You think about me? CC Bloom, played by Bette Midler in "Beaches" 1988

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Beating the Job Search Blues During the Holidays


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Don't Stop Your Job Search
... Just Because of the Holidays

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Job Search Competency: Setting Action Plans


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Quick Resume Inspection Project
for Career Development Month

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Job Search Competency: Networking at Events


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Job Search Competency - Entrepreneurship


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In Chicago this fall: Big Ten Networking Event and Alumni Job Fair
Two events to help alumni make connections.

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Job Search Competency: Objectivity


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Job Search Competency: Analysis


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Job Search Competency: Communication Skills


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Job Search Competency: Persistence


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Job Search Competency: Balance


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Job Search Competency: Planning


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Job Search Competency: Life-Long Learner


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Work Life Balance
Are you maintaining your balancing act?

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Role(s), Goals and Dreams of a…
Job seeker? Networker? Career-changer? Interviewee?

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Chicago Alumni Job Fair Employers
54 employers registered for the June 22 Job Fair

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Chicago Alumni Job Fair Update


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Learn from Others


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Make Strong First (and Last) Impression


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"Independent Agents/Contractors" An Ongoing Employment Trend


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Redesigned Webinar Archive Page


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Share the benefits of UIAA with friends


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Spring Quarter Webinar Series


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Clubs as Local Networks
Connecting Locally

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Quick Resume Inspection Project
The first 20 alumni will receive a quick 5-point resume inspection.

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Up Coming Job Fairs & Successful Tips


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Are you Resilient?


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Skills Match or Mismatch


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Position Yourself Well for Your Next Transition
Are you ready to get set and go?

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When Good Habits Go Bad


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Continuing Education: A Means to Managing Your Career


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"I can do anything"


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Negotiating Your Offer in 2011
Tips for getting more out of your offer

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Jump start your year with January Webinar(s)


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UIAA Alumni Career Center Holiday Hours


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How Much Is Enough In My Job Search?


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Tangible skills, expert advice and practical tips in 2011


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What is your special situation?


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Social Media Tips-How Not To Get Hired


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We're celebrating, but you get the present
We invite you to suggest topics for articles, blog posts and Webinars

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Make Your Own Plans; Set Your Own Course


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Know thyself


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Know what you want to say and how your reader wants to hear it


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Quick Resume Tips to Grab Attention


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Working In The World of Sustainability


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Virtual Career Center: Redesigned and Relaunched


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Networking: Turning Contacts into Colleagues


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Catch Up On This Seasons Webinars


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