Useful Links

Career advice here at the U of I:

Career advice beyond the U of I:

Other info and fun for book geeks and word nerds:

Where to look for jobs:

  • I-Link (this University of Illinois resource should be your first step, as these employers are looking to hire Illini. The interface can be frustrating, but the “Advanced Search” bar will help you zero in on the openings of interest to you.)
  • Chicago Artists Resource (shows job openings at arts and cultural organizations in the Chicago area)
  • Idealist.org (specializes in openings at nonprofit organizations of all kinds)
  • Indeed.com (enormous job database)
  • USAjobs.gov (database of all federal government jobs, including internships in DC, at national parks, in the Smithsonian museum system, etc.)
  • Support Driven Jobs (jobs in tech customer support–a growth field for good communicators)
  • Bookjobs.com (particularly strong on internships in editing and publishing)
  • Publisher’s Marketplace (more publishing jobs, especially full-time)

Have any suggestions for this list?  Email kwilcox@illinois.edu.