Steppingblocks Digital Career Counselor
Students, check out the Steppingblocks Digital Career Counselor, a 24/7 online resource available to all Huskies to help you build your career game plan.
Take a short personality quiz to find majors and career paths suited to your interests. Check out career path matches by job title or major. See where NIU alumni are working and get information on salaries for specific fields. Develop your skills and achieve personal and professional growth with insider knowledge.
It’s all part of the Steppingblocks Digital Career Counselor experience. Watch this introductory video to learn more.
Personality Assessment
Match unique traits to career targets in 20 easy questions.
- Explore majors and careers suited to your strengths.
- Learn the science behind your motivations.
- Discover hacks to dealing with emotional stress.
- Download a 16-page personality report.
Career 360 Searches
Learn what you can do with your degree or how to get your dream job from real-world experience from over 100 million people.
- Analyze career opportunities based on earning potential.
- Leverage hiring trends from top employers.
- Learn how much education you need to be competitive.
Alumni Outcomes
Identify hyper-relevant pathways with outcomes from NIU.
- Learn who employs graduates from NIU.
- Narrow alumni earnings by gender and degree.
- Discover your skills gap and hiring potential.
- Unlock industries hiring graduates from your program.
Contact Us
Career ServicesPeters Campus Life Building 220
815-753-1642
CareerServices@niu.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Share Your Success
NIU students and alumni: Tell us about your job, internship or grad school enrollment