For Faculty/Staff

You are a career influencer!

Faculty and staff play a vital role in shaping student success and advancing career readiness. At NIU Career Services, we recognize you as a key partner in helping students navigate their career journeys.

Our team offers a wide range of tools, resources and services designed to support you in guiding students through career exploration and preparation. Whether you're looking to integrate professional development into your courses or connect students and alumni with industry opportunities, we're here to collaborate and support your efforts.

Invite Us to Your Class or Meeting

Career Services is ready to present in your classroom or at your next meeting. Choose from one of our four career-focused topics.

Request an outreach presentation.

Schedule a Career Services Consultation

Want to bring career readiness into your classroom? Schedule a one-on-one consultation with Career Services to learn how to:

• Embed career readiness tools into your syllabus
• Incorporate platforms like Forage, Quinncia, Steppingblocks, and Huskie Career Launchpad
• Connect students to internships, career development, and professional skills
• Bring employer and alumni voices into your course

Let us help you prepare students for life after graduation—starting right in your classroom.

Help Your Students Prepare for Their Dream Opportunity

Are you looking for a way to help your students feel confident and prepared when interviewing for their dream job, internship or graduate school program? Landing these opportunities requires more than just finding the right listing. Students must understand their skills—and know how to present them effectively. That's where our faculty toolkit comes in. Use these resources to help you help them.

For additional guidance and support, contact NIU Career Services at careerservices@niu.edu.