Career Services | Governors State University

Your path to success!

The wondrous world of careers, passions, and personal quests awaits from the moment you enroll in class at Governors State University, and our Career Services Office is available to help you navigate every path that leads to Destination Success!

Our assignment is to walk you through an exciting journey to discover a place of professional and personal fulfillment, satisfaction, and contribution. Along the way, our career counselors will partner with you to identify interests and talents that parlay into academic majors and lifelong pursuits. Near the end of your academic journey, our team will walk you through the job search process, helping you craft a dynamic resume, identify valuable internships, and cultivate sure-fire interview skills that wow hiring managers.

Our 4-Year Career Compass takes you from the classroom to the boardroom with a customized step-by-step process to keep you on track from freshman through senior year.

Stop by the Office of Career Services and work with our team to chart your very own course to a stellar universe of success!

Darcie Campos
Executive Director of Career Services
Email: dcampos@govst.edu
Phone: 708-235-2198
Office Location: C3311K

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Vault

Vault provides organization profiles, salary searches, industry outlooks, and trends in employment. Guides to interviewing, writing resumes, cover letters, and more are available for download.

The Washington Center Internship Program

Undergraduate and graduate students seeking unique and challenging opportunities in our nation’s capital can connect with the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC). Contact liaison Darcie Campos at dcampos@govst.edu for more information.

**O*NET Online**

Jaguars, are you looking for career options or opportunities? Visit O*NET Online (no password required) to learn more. Human Resources professionals are welcome, too and information also is available in Spanish.

Parker Dewey

Governors State University has a Micro-Internship webpage connected with Parker Dewey to provide you with short-term, project-based work for current students and recent grads. Micro-internships make it easier than ever to gain professional experience, earn a paycheck, and cultivate valuable career skills. For more information contact a career counselor at career@govst.edu.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Finally, a convenient website that helps you connect classroom projects with career tracks. Go to What Can I do With This Major and select the major that interests you to discover common industries and employers, as well as prevailing trends and strategies.

FREE Kaplan Test Prep Courses!

GovState is partnering with Kaplan to launch "Prepare for Illinois' Future Powered by Kaplan's All Access LicenseTM," a program that provides free access to Kaplan's industry-leading resources and Tis administered through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

This means you can prepare for over 40 different graduate admissions, licensure, and credentialing exams, and take skills development courses – all at no cost to you.

You’ll now have Kaplan's expert guidance and comprehensive materials at your fingertips as you prepare for crucial exams like the GRE®, GMAT®, MCAT®, LSAT®, and many more. This program also offers valuable courses to help you build essential skills for career success.

To get started, visit go.kaplan.com/illinois for a complete list of available courses, registration details, FAQs, and guidance on how to best utilize these resources based on your individual goals.