Career Development

AASAP bridges student needs for culturally conscious career development by hosting programs, guest speakers, and workshops. We also provide career advising to build up skills to be the top candidate in job searches and application processes. Some examples of AASAP Career Development programs include:

  • Networking seminar
  • Conversations with alumni
  • Administering personalized career exploration tools

 

AASAP is always planning Career Development Programs! You can stay updated on our latest programming by following our Instagram, joining our group on UIC Connection, or signing up for our weekly newsletter.

Check out some of AASAP's past Career Development programs:

Students and UIC staff at Nailing the Interview Dinner
Nailing the Interview Dinner
In this workshop, students and staff gathered at a restaurant to practice interviews in a dinner setting, supporting effective networking and advocacy skills.
A photo of alumni smiling with an orange background, red and yellow clouds on a light yellow background and the following information: AASAP logo Alumni Coffee Chats Wed, Jan 29, 11am-12pm 1600 Student Services Building (SSB) Join us for a chill day of learning with community! Grab free coffee and lunch with our alumni, and learn how to make the most of your time at UIC and beyond! Life after College Choosing a Career Path Asian American Adulting Networking Tips & Tricks 1:1 Q&A with Alumni Speakers https://go.uic.edu/AlumniChats QR code
Alumni Coffee Chats
In this career workshop, UIC alumni in a range of professions joined AASAP, sharing a presentation on growing networking confidence and concluding with a networking session with the alumni themselves.
Dr. Viraj Patel presenting at from Resume to Reality: Making LinkedIn Work for You
Resume to Reality: Making LinkedIn Work for You
AASAP hosted a workshop where attendees learned how to maximize LinkedIn as a tool to seek and network for employment opportunities. Students also got free professional headshots!
Spot Their Red Flag workshop flyer
Spot Their Red Flag
AASAP hosted an interactive presentation connecting Asian American and Pacific Islander labor histories to contemporary workplace rights, supporting students to navigate interview processes and identify their professional needs.