Professional counselors assist students and alumni with all aspects of the job search: establishing a career plan, preparing a résumé, identifying potential employers, and a variety of other career-related concerns. Mock interviews can also be scheduled to help in your preparation.

Career Decision-Making

• Counseling students in self-exploration
• Assistance in exploring career options
• Counseling on how to overcome career obstacles

Experiential Education

• Help finding and preparing for an experiential learning experience
• Support and intervention, as needed, during the experience
• Provide opportunities for students to reflect upon the experience

Plans For After Graduation

• Assistance preparing for and finding full-time employment
• Guidance on the development of entrepreneurial opportunities
• Assistance in selecting a Graduate School
• Aid in pursuing other career-related options

Current students and alumni are asked to send any questions or comments to careerservices@niu.edu.

Make an Appointment

• Stop by Campus Life Building 220
• Call us at 815-753-1641

Walk-in Services

If you have a few quick questions or want someone to review your résumé, a walk-in counselor is available at the following times in Career Resource Center in Campus Life Building - Room 235:

• Fall and Spring Semester
  Monday - Friday:
  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Summer Session
  (June 4th - August 10th)
  Monday - Thursday:
  8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  

There is NO counseling fee for NIU students/alumni.