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Website Mission Membership Benefits

Mission
Engineering Career Services (ECS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a dedicated resource within The Grainger College of Engineering that supports engineering students in their career development and connects them with employers seeking top talent.

Membership Benefits
👩‍🎓 Student Services
ECS provides a wide range of support for undergraduate and graduate engineering students, including:

- Career Advising: One-on-one appointments and drop-in advising for resume reviews, job search strategies, interview prep, and more.
- Workshops & Career Labs: Regular sessions on topics like networking, interviewing, and using AI in the job search.
- Career Fairs: Large-scale events connecting students with hundreds of employers.
- Job Search Resources: Guides for internships, full-time roles, and graduate school applications.
- Handshake Access: Job postings, employer events, and virtual chats with recruiters.
- Interview Rooms: Quiet spaces for virtual or phone interviews.
- Resume Samples & Templates: Tools to help students craft strong application materials.

🏢 Employer Engagement
ECS also serves as a gateway for employers to connect with engineering talent through:

- Career Fairs & On-Campus Interviews
- Tech Talks & Info Sessions
- Partnerships with Student Organizations
- Recruiting Guidelines & Best Practices
- Salary and Enrollment Data

📍 Location & Hours

Office: Suite 3300, Digital Computer Lab (DCL)
Advising Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30PM
Drop-In Hours: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Career Labs: Thursdays 4–6 PM, Saturdays 1–3 PM (Grainger Library) through week 8 each semester.