discover what Career Services can do for You -

the student, prospective student, or alumnus of Eureka College

Through this site, you will be able to search for part-time, summer, internship, full-time (non-bachelor's degree required) and full-time (bachelor's degree required) positions. This on-line career center was developed for use by all members of the Eureka College community. An exciting feature of this site is the ability to connect with an alumni member of the college who is interested in providing career insight and guidance.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Career Services Office is to provide students and alumni of Eureka College with the best available resources for preparing for and finding employment in today's world through access to job fairs, workshops, and access to Internet services. Students will prepare for the job search through such services as resume development, job-search workshops, interest inventories, career planning, and an alumni mentoring program (project partnership), as well as involvement in exciting and valuable internship opportunities. The Career Office also provides resources and information for students planning to further their studies in advanced degree programs at other colleges and universities.

CAREER PLANNING

Career Planning begins the moment a student enrolls at Eureka College. Students can visit the Career Services Office to develop a plan of action for their time at Eureka. Career Services offers such tools as career research and exploration, self-assessment, volunteer experiences, internship opportunities, job search workshops, and a mentoring program with alumni of the college. All are geared to assist the student in planning a future and developing the objectives to reach their ultimate goal. See the "Planning" section of this site for complete information. Learn more>

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Career Opportunities in Education and the Private Sector can be accessed via The Eureka College Career Services Web Pages via EC Career Connection for our students and alumni. Learn more>

GRADUATE SCHOOL EXPLORATION

Those considering graduate study are encouraged to visit the Career Center early to develop an action plan for their future as well. Assistance and guidance to help in preparing for entrance exams, exploring programs and institutions, and the application process is available. A good exploration web site to begin with is www.gradschools.com.

To learn more about and begin planning for graduate school admission entrance exams, visit: www.gradview.com

INTERNSHIPS

Internships are an excellent way to learn more about your chosen field, to gain practical working experience, to make network contacts, and to build your resume. Internships receive college credit when registered as a class. Internship credit may be obtained at two levels, 295 and 495, as follows:

• 295: Student must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and six hours of class work in the major area of study.
  

• 495: Student must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and 12 hours of class work in the major area of study, with at least 6 hours at the 300 level.

All students may earn up to 16 hours of credit through internships, but these hours do not count toward completion of a major or a minor (see the College Catalog for any exceptions). A student may earn up to 16 hours of credit per internship. Hours of credit are determined by the number of hours the student works on the internship: one hour of credit for every 40 hours worked. Internships being done for academic credit or graded on a pass/fail basis.

Students wishing to obtain an internship can find intern opportunities via EC Career Connection.

Students are also encouraged to make an appointment to meet with the Career Services Director to discuss other resources and information available to help in finding and securing an internship. Internships can also be obtained through faculty, friends, or other contacts. All students desiring an internship must complete an Internship Workshop, a Career Services application, have a written resume, and will be required to complete an agreement form. Make an appointment with Career Services to map out your approach to an internship. Internships being done for academic credit must be pre-approved prior to the beginning of the internship experience. All necessary paperwork must be submitted prior to the final day to add courses to one's schedule. Students should be advised that it is completing the required internship paperwork late could impact financial aid and a student's account. Thus, it is recommended that all paperwork be completed early in the prior semester before the internship experience will take place.

Placement and Teaching Credential Services

Eureka College Students and Alumni have access to their placement and teaching credential files by request. Requests may be made via email, internet, phone or in writing and will be filled within 48 hours of receipt of the request, with the exception of weekends. Each packet is sent in a sealed envelope and the cost is $5.00. Accounts will be closed after the amount owed exceeds $25.00 and no files will be prepared until that amount is paid.

The following information is required to aid in our search of record and for billing purposess:

Credential Files include:

Letters of Recommendation/Reference, Resumes, Teaching and other Certificates; unofficial transcripts; and any other items the candidate deems important to their job search. Resumes and Reference letters should be updated periodically by the candidates. Send updates to the Career Services Office with any written instructions to remove old letters or other documents. The Career Services Office cannot send Official Transcripts - these must be requested from the Office of the Registrar.

Please ensure your file remains up to date by providing updated resumes, reference letters, and renewed teaching certificates. Send all requests for Credential Files to: Career Services,
300 E. College Ave., Eureka, IL 61530.