Chicago State Career Services

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

🐾 COUGAR READY DAY 2! 🎓🔥

Your career glow-up continues!

Stop by SUB Conference Rooms A & B until 7 PM TODAY and make sure you’re ready to meet employers on October 8!

👔 Cougar Closet Pop-Up – Dress the part
📸 Professional Headshots – Update your professional look

Don’t wait until Career Fair day to get ready! 💼✨

Show up ready. Network with confidence. Be COUGAR READY! 🐾

09/30/2026

🐾 COUGAR READY DAY 1! 🎓

Stop by SUB Conference Rooms A & B until 5pm today to get ready for the Fall 2026 Career Fair!

👔 Cougar Closet Pop-Up
📄 Resume Rush
📸 Professional Headshots

Come prepared. Leave COUGAR READY! 💼🐾

09/29/2026

🎤 ELEVATOR PITCH + NETWORKING EVENT 🤝

Today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026

📍 Library Sunroom
⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Ready to make a great first impression? Join the Career Center for an interactive Elevator Pitch & Networking Event!

✨ Practice introducing yourself with confidence
💬 Build your networking skills
🤝 Connect with fellow students and campus professionals
🎯 Prepare for meaningful conversations with employers at the Fall 2026 Career Fair

Stop by, practice your pitch, and get ready to network with confidence!

Career Fair Prep Week | September 28–October 1

09/28/2026

🚨 CSU STUDENTS! CAREER FAIR PREP WEEK IS HERE!

Get ready for the Fall 2026 Career Fair with the Career Center!

September 28 – October 1

Join us for:
🔎 Scavenger Hunt + prizes
🤝 Networking Event
👔 Professional Closet Pop-Up
📸 FREE Professional Headshots
📄 Resume Reviews

Then put your preparation into action at the Fall Career Fair!

📅 Thursday, Oct. 8
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 JCC

Don’t wait until Career Fair day—come get READY NOW!🐾

09/24/2026

The Fall 2026 Career Fair Is Coming!

Students, staff, faculty, and campus partners—we want "YOU" to be part of the experience!

Join the Career Center on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at the JDC for an afternoon of career connections, opportunities, and conversations with employers.

✨ Students: Meet employers, explore career opportunities, build your network, and put your career goals into action.

🤝 Staff & Faculty: Help us spread the word and encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity!

🏢 Campus & Community Partners: Come connect with students, support career development, and engage with the CSU community.

Whether you're looking for your next opportunity, supporting students, or connecting with future talent, there's a place for you at the Fall 2026 Career Fair!

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 JCC

Let’s make this a Career Fair to remember!

09/11/2026

Wednesday, September 16. Put it on your calendar. 🗓️
The Chicago Urban League is hosting a free State Career Fair with 15+ Illinois state agencies hiring in one room.

📅 Wednesday, September 16 | 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Empowerment Center, 8331 S Stewart Ave, Chicago
🆓 Free and open to all

🔗 Register: bit.ly/CULstatefair
Questions? Call 773-285-1500

09/08/2026

📍 Career Center Open House
Come hang out, meet the Career Development team, and discover how we can help you get career-ready and opportunity-ready!

✨ Get your resume checked
💼 Learn about internships & jobs
🎯 Get career advice
🎁 Grab some goodies & surprises!

Whether you’re a freshman figuring it out, a senior looking for your next move, or somewhere in between—WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!

🚨 Stop by. Say hello. Discover your next opportunity.



Your next opportunity could be closer than you think! 👀