Undergraduate Career Resources
Your undergraduate experience is the perfect time to explore career possibilities, build professional skills, and prepare for internships, graduate school, and full-time opportunities. The Office of Career and Professional Development (CPD) is here to support you every step of the way with resources, guidance, and personalized career coaching. Whether you're exploring career options, preparing for your next opportunity, or planning for life after graduation, you'll find resources below to help you achieve your goals.
Explore Careers
Discover the wide range of career paths available to Gies students and learn about the industries, roles, and employers that align with your interests and strengths. Explore career options, gain insight into different fields, and identify opportunities to help you build experience and make informed decisions about your future.
Job Search Resources
Develop the tools and strategies you need to stand out throughout your career journey. Visit our Job Search Resources to find guidance on creating impactful resumes and compelling cover letters, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, building your professional network, preparing for interviews, navigating internship and job searches, and more.
Meet with a Career Advisor
No matter where you are in your career journey, the CPD team is here to help. Meet one-on-one with a career advisor to discuss your goals, review your application materials, prepare for interviews, explore career options, or develop a personalized strategy for your professional development.
Additional Undergraduate Resources
CEO Summer Program
Explore the CEO Summer Program to gain valuable career readiness skills, connect with employers, and prepare for future internship and career opportunities.
Illinois Career Discovery Program
Discover career paths, connect with alumni and employers, and gain valuable insights through the Illinois Career Discovery Program.
Explore Graduate School
Considering graduate school? Explore resources to help you evaluate programs, prepare competitive application materials, and plan your next academic step.
Success & Outcomes
See where Gies graduates are launching their careers by exploring employment outcomes, internship data, and other student success metrics.