Career Services
- UIC CON AfterCollege NetworkA networking site for UIC alumni to search for jobs, post jobs and stay connected.
- UIC Office of Career ServicesStudents can use Career Services to get information about majors and careers, create effective resumes and cover letters, understand how to find and apply to internships and jobs, and get interview coaching.
- University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) Career CenterTheir for-fee services include access to job postings, a resume referral program, networking contacts, workshops and career advising. The Center gives University of Illinois graduates the competitive edge in employment opportunities and career transition assistance.
- ANA Nurses Career CenterInformation about: new RN graduate career resources, job hunting tips, resume and cover letter tips, and nursing job outlook and trends
- NSNA Career CenterThis site contains guides to taking the NCLEX-RN exam and articles and tips on planning your career after graduation.
- Registered Nursing.orgProvides information on nursing careers and job resources
Nursing Career Books
Listed is a selection of books relating to trends in the nursing profession. Search the Library Catalog for other nursing career books. Useful subject terms include: "nursing" "career choice" and "vocation guidance".
201 Careers in Nursing by Call Number: WY 16 AA1 F559 2012
A Man's Guide to a Nursing Career (electronic resource) by Call Number: RT83 .O49 2013
Accelerate Your Career in Nursing by Call Number: WY16 P558a 2014
Advancing Your Career by Call Number: WY16 K24a 2012
AHA GuideCall Number: WX22 AA1 A5123
B Is for Balance by Call Number: e-book
Resume and Cover Letter Resources
- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Resume ResourcesIncludes resume guide, general and specialized resume examples.
Interview Videos
- Nursing Job Interview Success: Before, During, and AfterFrom video description: Nursing educator Michele Kunz gives advice to nursing students about getting through a job interview, and how to prepare for the interview. In this video Kunz discusses some of the things that nursing students should pay special attention to before, during, and after the interview.
- Mock Interview: Tell me about your clinical experienceVideo from ExpertPrep; shows a range of answers from non-competitive to exceptional.
- Mock Interview: How could you contribute to this hospital?Video from ExpertPrep; shows a range of answers from non-competitive to exceptional.
- How to Prepare for your Nursing Job InterviewThis video will give you tips on how to prepare for your job interview as a nurse. It also discusses what to wear to your job interview, what to bring to your interview, and how to follow-up after the nursing job interview. From registerednursern.com
- Nursing Job Interview QuestionsThis video lists the top 21 interview questions asked during a nursing job interview. It is best to practice these questions with a friend or family member in a mock interview to help you do the best in your interview.
NCLEX-RN Resources
These books are available to help prepare students for the NCLEX-RN exam. To locate similar review books, search the Library Catalog using keywords like: "NCLEX-RN", "nursing examinations" and "nursing study guides".
The National Student Nurses' Association has also created helpful guides and tips on preparing for and taking the NCLEX-RN exam.
Davis's NCLEX-RN® Success by Call Number: WY18.2 D264 2012
HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination by Call Number: WY18.2 H583 2014
Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam by Call Number: WY18.2 I29 2013
Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2014-2015Call Number: WY18.2 N337331
Mosby's Review Questions for the NCLEX-RN® Examination by Call Number: WY18.2 M8941 2011
