Career Counseling
NIU Career Services offers a variety of resources to help you succeed, including drop-in services, career counseling appointments, plus support for graduate students and alumni.
Drop-in Services
No appointment, no problem.
- Stop in during drop-in hours to meet with a career peer coach for a quick resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile review using Quinncia
- Finding meaningful experiences – Forage, internships, Huskies Get Hired, on-campus jobs, Steppingblocks and more career peer coach are students just like you. Theyve gone through lots of training to support you on the basics.
- Visit Career Services on the second floor of the Peterson Campus Life Building during our drop-in hours. This service is available to all current NIU students and alumni up to three years after graduation.
Monday
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
9-11 a.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
9-11 a.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Friday
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Please note:
- You must arrive 10 minutes prior to closing.
- Drop-in hours are not available during university closures, semester breaks or on career fair days.
Types of Assistance
Whether you are exploring majors or career paths or beginning to launch your career, you don't have to go alone. Make an appointment with a career expert for guidance towards a successful career.
Career Counseling Appointments
Our career counselors offer 60-minute sessions that are customized to meet your needs. We'll help with choosing majors and careers, building workplace skills and searching for jobs or internships.
Make an Appointment with a Career Counselor
Instructions: Once you've logged in to your Huskies Get Hired account, select "Counseling" from the top menu bar to view available appointments.
Graduate Students
In addition to undergraduate students, NIU graduate students are welcome to schedule appointments with our career counseling staff. Also, check out these graduate career and professional development resources.
Alumni
Contact careerservices@niu.edu if you need career assistance. Include your name, year of graduation and a brief summary of the kind of assistance you are seeking. All NIU alumni have lifetime access to Huskies Get Hired and career fairs.
Online career counseling services (through Microsoft Teams) are available for three years after your graduation from NIU.
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.