VIRTUAL CAREER EVENT 2024
VIRTUAL CAREER EVENT 2024
EVENT INFORMATION
The UIC School of Design will host its annual Virtual Career Event during the 2023 Spring semester over two consecutive Fridays: 02/03 and 02/10 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST.
This online recruitment event connects our hard-working and talented students (current and past) to professionals from around the U.S. through interviews via Zoom sessions. We have over 70 students and alumni registered for this event, representing the following degrees:
BDes Graphic Design
BDes Industrial Design
BA Design Studies
MDes Graphic Design
MDes Industrial Design
Registration* is still open; register today!
Please note: This year's event solely focuses on organizations actively recruiting for paid internships and job opportunities. Take this moment to interview as many students/alumni as you would like. We hope you will consider joining the event to find the next generation of designers who will significantly benefit your organization.
Below is important information for professionals and students/alumni participating in our event. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kimberlee Wilkens (harteliu@uic.edu) or Linda Bracamontes Roeger (lindabr@uic.edu).
*Note that our event has a tax-deductible registration fee of $150. 100% of the funds go back to supporting future career events and professional development (e.g., workshops, professional org fees, etc.).
For Registered Students/Alumni:
Registration is now closed.
Please note that professionals will be scheduling time with desired candidates; there will be no opportunity for students/alumni to schedule time with professionals this year.
For Registered Professionals:
Employers who register will be given advanced access to our online student showcase to review participating student and alumni resumes and work samples starting on January 20.
Registered companies will access “All Student Work” to schedule interviews with candidates of their choice during the event dates and times. The students furnish zoom links for all meetings.