# About Career Development

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[Graduate College](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/)
[Professional Development](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/professional-development)
About Career Development

# About Career Development

Graduate College Career Development supports graduate students and postdocs as they build meaningful careers at Illinois and beyond.

## For Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

At any point in your graduate career, we help you develop as a polished, successful professional and realize your goals. Whether you have decided on a career or are still exploring options, we can help you:

- Recognize and prioritize your strengths, interests, and preferences as the foundation for career exploration
- Identify and explore a variety of careers that use your advanced skills
- Build relationships with alumni, employers, and campus resources
- Craft and implement targeted job search strategies
- Communicate your value persuasively and confidently in application materials, interviews, and job offer negotiation

[**Schedule an Appointment**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/professional-development/about-career-development/career-advising "Career Advising") **|** [**Attend a Workshop**](http://go.grad.illinois.edu/workshops) **|** [**Use Handshake**](http://handshake.illinois.edu) **|** [**Request a Workshop for Your Group**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/about/contact-us/request-workshop "Request a Workshop")

## For Faculty and Departments

Graduate College Career Development can help as you prepare students to succeed during and after graduate school. We can assist with:

- Encouraging students to plan and set goals during their studies
- Developing students’ communication skills
- Getting students ready for the job search
- Helping students explore career paths that align with their skills and values

[**Schedule a Customized Workshop**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/about/contact-us/request-workshop "Request a Workshop") **|** [**Refer a Student**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/professional-development/about-career-development/refer-student "Refer a Student") **|** [**Career Outcomes Toolkit**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/faculty-staff/toolkits-guides/supporting-student-success/career-outcomes "Career Outcomes") **|** [**Consult with Us**](mailto:gradsuccess@illinois.edu)

## For Employers

Graduate College Career Development connects you with high quality graduate level candidates. Whether you are looking to fill an internship or full-time position, we can help you:

- Expand your presence on campus to increase student awareness
- Build relationships with faculty, departments, and student organizations
- Use the [Handshake](http://go.illinois.edu/handshake-employer) recruiting system to advertise positions
- Connect with qualified candidates in STEM, social sciences, and humanities disciplines

[**Post a Job**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/professional-development/employers/post-job "Post A Job") **|** [**Visit Campus**](https://www.grad.illinois.edu/professional-development/employers "For Employers") **|** [**Contact Our Employer Outreach Staff**](mailto:mfirmand@illinois.edu?subject=Recruiting%20Illinois%20Grad%20Talent)

## Contact Us

We are located in the Graduate College at 507 E. Green St. Contact us by email at [GradSuccess@illinois.edu](mailto:GradSuccess@illinois.edu)