Students graduating in a given semester are given top priority for scheduling interviews that semester. When interviewing spaces are available, future-semester graduates may also interview. Because experience is gained in interviewing, students are encouraged to obtain some pre-final semester interviews whenever possible. However, they should not interview with a firm if they have little or no interest in it, for such an interview reflects negatively on the student and the College. They should be alert to the fact that many businesses and industries are expanding their internship activities to assist in identifying future employees.
More options are available to students now than has been the case in the past.
The summer internship or summer experience programs are more numerous, and many firms are seeking students who wish to participate in a semester-long experience. Students are urged to gain some type of experience in their intended field of work while they are undergraduates. This experience will prove to be a valuable asset in the job market. It offers programs and services to assist all UIUC students with career planning and job search strategies. On-campus recruiting, career conferences, job fairs, resume writing, interviewing skills workshops, and job vacancy resources are just a few of the services offered.