Career Resources for Military and Veterans

NIU Career Services provides a wide variety of resources and services to help NIU military students and veterans reach their academic and career goals. Explore the resources below for help with developing your career plans!

Please contact Teri Schmidgall at schmidgall@niu.edu or 815-753-1642 for assistance.

Contact Us

Career Services
Peters Campus Life Building 220
815-753-1642
CareerServices@niu.edu

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Spring 2024 Drop-in Hours

Mon-Tue: 10 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Wed: 9:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Thu: 9:30–11:45 a.m., 2:30–4:15 p.m.
Fri: 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

  • Resume and cover letter reviews
  • Elevator pitch guidance
  • Guided tours of Huskies Get Hired

No appointment necessary for 15-minute drop-in services. First come, first served. Bring a printed copy of your resume or cover letter for your review.

Appointments and Consultations

If you're a current student, you can schedule an appointment via Navigate. If you're alumni or faculty/staff, please complete this form and we will get back to you promptly.

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