Design your life and career

Move your career development forward using design-thinking and the countless opportunities available to you as an LAS student.

In order to design forward, you need to know where you are, and Life + Career Design will help you clarify your goals, set your direction, and promote your engagement.

We’ll help you be career ready by encouraging you to inquire, engage, and create!

Inquire

Curiosity is a catalyst for growth. Take a look at yourself, others, challenges, and opportunities through:

• Core classes that will help you learn about yourself and set your direction.
• The Life + Career Design Lab, where trained peer advisors and professional staff help you map your Illinois journey and take steps forward
• Career Communities, where you explore the possibilities and learn how to take action

Engage

Experience is a great teacher. It lets you try out your skills, test your interests, develop your networks, and expand your world. Engage in:

• Studying abroad
• Conducting undergraduate research
• Developing your leadership skills
• Learning through service and civic engagement

Create

The narrative is powerful, and people want to hear your story.  Create a compelling narrative around your academic, personal and professional experiences that will open up new opportunities for growth and life + career success.

• Create an eportfolio
• Map your life and career
• Develop a job search plan