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.

Make an Appointment with a Career Counselor

Get Career Ready Career Lab

Stop in during university operating hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for the Career Ready Career Lab – a one-stop space where you can get quick, personalized support and hands-on help with your career goals.

The Career Lab is designed to give you tools, resources and guidance so you can move forward with confidence. While you're here, you can:

Explore career resources and job search tools
Get help with your resume and cover letters
Speak with trained staff for quick career advice

Use computers and career technology resources
Attend mini workshops and get answers to your questions
Learn about upcoming events and programs

Please note:

You must arrive 30 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

Instructions: Once you've logged in to your Huskies Get Hired account, select "Counseling" from the top menu bar to view available appointments.

Student counseling appointment types (purpose of the appointment):

Career Exploration
Explore majors, career interests, strengths and goals.
Internships and Job Search
Get help with resumes, job/internship searches and networking.
Career Assessment
Review and interpret results from your career assessments.
Graduate School Planning
Explore programs and prepare application materials.
Career Technologies
Learn to use Huskies Get Hired, Quinncia, Suitable, Steppingblocks and other career tools.

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.