Rockford University Career Development

06/07/2021

LinkedIn's 2021 Grad's Guide dives deep into which jobs, industries, and cities are hiring, and highlights which skills employers are looking for (and how you can get them).

"Congratulations, graduate!" Whether the message is delivered over Zoom or at a backyard barbecue, it’s a season of celebration. But many new grads are also asking, “Where do I go next?” LinkedIn’s Grad’s Guide to Getting Hired aims to uncover job opportunities for anyone kicking...

02/24/2021

Happy Wednesday, Regents! ☀

In this month's issue of RU Career Ready, the theme is How to Job Search During COVID-19! This issue includes an interactive career platform called PathwayU, tips on How Job Searching Has Changed and How to be Successful, a video that discusses 6 Tips for Job Hunting During the Coronavirus Pandemic AND MORE! It also highlights our Virtual Career Exploration and Job Fair, an Alumni feature, and of course, a Monthly Challenge! To stay up-to-date with our newsletters, simply check your RU email. Our newsletters always get delivered straight to your inbox!

Check out the photos below and see if YOU can complete our Monthly Challenge! 💜

How COVID-19 Has Changed the Job Search Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinryan/2020/09/01/how-covid-19-has-changed-hiring-and-job-search-and-how-to-be-successful/?sh=1df3b3113758
6 Tips for Job Hunting During COVID-19 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_qhFSmK9CU
PathwayU: https://rockford.pathwayu.com

02/22/2021

It's the last day to register for our Career Fair on Feb. 24!

Click here https://form.jotform.com/203494815870159 to register and learn more about this exciting event at Rockford.edu/CareerFair.

The RU/RVC Virtual Career Exploration and Job Fair is next Wednesday! It’s not too late to register—the deadline is today, Feb. 22 at midnight.

Click here https://form.jotform.com/203494815870159 to register and learn more about this exciting event at Rockford.edu/CareerFair. Don’t miss out!

02/21/2021

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02/17/2021

Good morning Regents! ☀️📷

TODAY IS THE DAY! Career Development is offering FREE Professional Headshots to RU Students who are registered for the Virtual Career Exploration and Job Fair.

Not registered? No worries! Visit the Career Closet located in the Grace Roper Lounge on the first floor of the Burpee Student Center today from 12-1 to get registered and take your Free Professional Headshot.

Where: Grace Roper Lounge
Time: 12-1pm

You can also register here: https://form.jotform.com/203494815870159

See you soon! 💜

02/09/2021

Attention all Rockford University students and alumni! Did you know if you register for our upcoming Career Fair, you can get a FREE professional headshot as a bonus?

Register at rockford.edu/careerfair or show up to one of our photoshoot days to register on-the-spot.

Photoshoot days are Wednesday Feb. 10 and 17 from 12-1pm in the Grace Roper Lounge of the Burpee Student Center.

02/08/2021

The Rockford University and Rock Valley College Virtual Career Exploration and Job Fair is just around the corner! Go to Rockford.edu/CareerFair to register and learn more.