Career Support for Huskie Alumni

As a graduate of Northern Illinois University, you're a vital part of our community. Your experience and leadership shape the success of current students while advancing your own professional goals.

NIU Career Services is committed to providing ongoing opportunities, resources and connections to support your continued success as an alum. Whether you're seeking your next career move or looking to recruit fellow Huskies, our tools and services are here to help because being a Huskie is for life.

Career Services for NIU Alumni

As an NIU alum, you have access to a variety of career support offerings, including:

• Huskies Get Hired – Post and search job opportunities (lifetime access)
• NIU Career Fairs – Be a part of in-person and virtual recruiting events (lifetime access)
• Workshops and Career Events – Attend skill-building and networking events (lifetime access)
• Career Counseling– Schedule one-on-one appointments with career counselors (up to three years after graduation)
• Online Career Tools – Use resume guides, job search strategies and more
• LinkedIn Alumni Network – Join thousands of alumni to grow your network

Career Counselors

As an NIU alum, you can meet with career counselors to discuss job searching, career transitions and professional development for the first three years after you graduate. To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 815-753-1642.

Explore Job Opportunities

Ready for your next career move? Use Huskies Get Hired to browse thousands of job listings for recent grads and experienced professionals alike.

Log in to Huskies Get Hired or contact us at careerservices@niu.edu for assistance.

COOP Careers

COOP Careers is a free fellowship program for unemployed or underemployed first-generation B.A. grads who are interested in data analytics, digital marketing or financial services. As a COOP fellow, you'll spend four evenings per week for 16 weeks learning technical skills, meeting potential employers and building community.

Candidates must meet all of the criteria below:

• Earned your B.A. before the first day of the program
• Unemployed (and legally authorized to work in the U.S.) or underemployed (meaning your current job description does not require a bachelor’s degree)
• Earn less than $50,000 per year
• Are a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S. (i.e., permanent resident, employment authorization, DACA recipient)
• Be at least 21 years old by the first day of program
• Available four evenings per week (Monday-Wednesday) for the duration of the program
• Live within one of their region-specific states: CA, IL, NY, NJ, CT, FL

If you’re interested, please fill out the COOP Careers Interest Form.

Your Professional Network

Building and maintaining a strong professional network is key to career success. Stay connected through:

• NIU Career Services LinkedIn Group – Expand your network with other Huskies.
• NIU on LinkedIn
• NIU Alumni Association

Additional Resources

• Resume writing guidance
• Cover letter writing help
• Interview prep tools

No matter where your career takes you, your NIU family is here to support you. Let's continue to grow, connect and inspire the next generation of Huskie leaders!