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Graduate Student Resources
We enjoy working with graduate students and welcome you to explore our resources and services. For assistance, contact us at careerservices@niu.edu or schedule an appointment. If you have a question or concern outside our staff's expertise, we'll strive to refer you to another resource.
Job Search Platform
You can use Huskies Get Hired to search for internships and jobs on and off campus. When a major or degree program is mentioned in a listing, it's followed by a U or G to indicate if the position is intended for undergraduate or graduate students.
Use your Z-ID and MyNIU password to log in to Huskies Get Hired. Your account will be activated a few weeks after you start at NIU. To request earlier access, email careerservices@niu.edu and include your name, Z-ID and phone number.
Share Your Success
Have you recently accepted an internship or job offer? Let us know by submitting a Huskie Success Reporting Form.
Career Counseling
You can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a career counselor to discuss your current situation and future goals. Your counselor can assist you with topics such as:
- Identifying career/internship options and finding openings
- Preparing for career fairs/interviews and building your network
- Improving your resume, curriculum vitae, cover letter or LinkedIn profile
Schedule an Appointment
- Log in to NIU’s Navigate system with your Z-ID and MyNIU password.
- Click Schedule an Appointment.
- Select Student Services from the drop-down menu of appointment types.
- Select a service from the Service drop-down menu.
- Pick a date and click Find Available Time.
- Click on your preferred time.
After your initial appointment, you can continue to schedule appointments with the same counselor, up to once a week.
Law Students
We welcome you to schedule an appointment with us to discuss topics unrelated to law, such as exploring alternatives to a legal career. For guidance within the field of law, refer to the College of Law’s career services.
Career Events
We host an internship/job fair each fall and spring. Several meet-and-greet events with employers are also sponsored throughout the school year, by us and other campus departments. You’re welcome to attend these free events. At a recent career fair, more than 60% of employers indicated interest in both graduate and undergraduate students.
In addition, we conduct online workshops during the school year on topics like finding internships/jobs, using Huskies Get Hired and building your interview skills. These workshops are designed to benefit both undergraduate and graduate students.
View upcoming career events.
Additional Resources
The Career Services Learning Lab contains links to articles, videos and other resources on a variety of career topics. To access these resources, log in to Blackboard, select Organizations and scroll to the Career Services Learning Lab.
You can also explore the Graduate School’s professional development and career resources, including Beyond Graduate School, a free online platform that can help with your job search.
Frequently Asked Questions
During the fall and spring semesters, our career peer advisors can review your job search documents, help you with Huskies Get Hired or help you create an elevator pitch to use at career events. Each service lasts about 15 minutes and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring printed copies of any documents you’d like reviewed. To learn when drop-in services are available, call 815-753-1642.
You can meet with a career peer advisor for a 15-minute review of your job search documents during our drop-in hours in the fall and spring semesters. Bring printed copies of your documents. Call 815-753-1642 to learn when drop-in services are available.
If it’s outside the regular school year, you can schedule an appointment using NIU’s Navigate system. You can also check the calendar for virtual workshops and explore our resume resources.
Explore our interview preparation resources or schedule an appointment in Navigate for more assistance.
Our major/career exploration tool can help you discover options. Simply choose your area of study in the Filter by Major drop-down menu to find information on possible job titles, sample employers, student internships, alumni employment and more. Or try filtering by career cluster. A career cluster is a group of career possibilities that share common themes and industries. Choosing a cluster can help you define who you are and what you want out of a career. You can also select one or more career clusters in your academic profile on Huskies Get Hired.
Another tool we provide is Focus 2 Career. This free, self-guided career exploration system includes assessments of work interests, skills, values and personality traits. It can also help you learn about careers that match your results.
You can schedule a private career counseling appointment using Navigate. You and your career counselor will discuss your situation, career options and steps to pursue your desired career. Counseling sessions are private and will not be shared with others without your permission, except in the case of possible harm to self or others.
Contact Us
Career ServicesPeters Campus Life Building 220
815-753-1642
CareerServices@niu.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Share Your Success
NIU students and alumni: Tell us about your job, internship or grad school enrollment