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The University of Illinois Alumni Career Center provides individual and group career/life transition counseling and maintains an active liaison with employers so that University of Illinois alumni have the necessary tools to conduct a successful employment and career management campaign.
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Do I have to...?

This question or other forms of it come into many conversations about job search and networking activities.

"Do I have to...?" and "I don't wanna ..." are then followed by:

  • talk to people I don't know (networking).
  • write a cover letter.
  • send a thank you note.
  • research a company or my interviewer.

You don't have to. But, if you don't, the person who did will get the interview and/or job offer.

We all learn from each other. I invite you to share your stories.

What part of the job search did you dislike/avoid the most and how did you overcome that reluctance? What didn't you want to do? Include your comments through the link below.

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The UIAA Alumni Career Center provides lifelong career management and job search assistance to Illinois, UIC and UIS alumni.  The ACC Blog will provide alumni with career tips, job and company highlights, event announcements, alumni profiles, news & trends and resource & book reviews.  We welcome your comments and questions here or through careers@uillinois.edu.

 

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