Illinois State University - Career Center
The Career Center is a valuable central resource for our students, alumni, and faculty, and for a wide variety of employers in search of well-prepared candidates.
Information
Location:
Normal, IL, 61790
Phone:
309-438-2200
Mon - Fri:
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Resumes
Is your Resume Ready?

The Career Center can assist in creating a strong resume to provide prospective employers.
  1. Resumes
  2. Cover Letters
  3. Get it Critiqued

Optimal Resume
A free service provided by the Career Center in partnership with OptimalResume.com.

You can use this website to:
  • Design high-impact resumes based on your major and career goals
  • Easily create resumes in several formats, including Word® Compatible, Plain Text, PDF, and HTML
  • Manage an unlimited number of resumes
  • Include your resume in your own professional website, which you can update, deactivate, and reactivate as your career progresses

If you have used the system before to create resumes and already have an account, simply log in to begin. Otherwise, Get Started Now
eRecruiting

eRecruiting is an interactive job vacancy bulletin that allows students/alumni to research and find employment leads, whether the focus is on internships, part-time, or full-time opportunities. Students/alumni can store documents such as resumes and cover letters. In addition, the system serves as an interactive job vacancy bulletin, where they can search for positions, and then apply directly online. Please use the links below to visit eRecruiting.

eRecruiting for Students

Student's Guide for eRecruiting

    1. Log in, then click "Profile".  Fill out each section.
    2. Click on "Documents".  "Upload" your resume and cover letter.
    3. In "Documents",  "Publish" your resume to multiple resume books as applicable.  Note: Employers can ONLY search for your resume when   it's published.
    4. Job postings are updated daily, so check back often!

eRecruiting for Employers

Frequently Asked Questions about eRecruiting for Employers

    1. Is www.eRecruiting.com only for advertising full-time positions?
      No. eRecruiting can be used to advertise all types of job opportunities, including part-time positions and internship opportunities.
    2. Are there any costs associated with using www.eRecruiting.com?
      No. Illinois State University’s Career Center offers eRecruiting to employers at no cost.
    3. Does www.eRecruiting.com offer a way to connect with experienced employment candidates?
      Yes. eRecruiting is available for use by both Illinois State University students and alumni.
    4. Is www.eRecruiting.com available to employers all year round?
      Yes. Students, alumni, and employers have access to the system 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
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    Resume Critique Hours
    2009 Fall Hours

    Monday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Tuesday: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Wednesday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
    Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Friday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
    Interviews
    Be Prepared for Your Interview

    The Career Center Web site offers valuable information to assist in your interview preparation.
    1. Interview Prep
    2. Interview Questions
    3. Interview Tips

    Need Help Finding A Major?
    Seek out resources available at the University to help you make the right decision. For some students, finding the right major can be a very difficult task.

    Find Your Major Web site

    The site assists prospective and current students as well as alums with learning more about various programs of study, their entrance requirements, related job fields, four year plans of study, and much more.

    Visit the Find Your Major Web site and get one step closer to the "right" major and career!

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