Student Resources and Tools

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Last Updated: Mar 06, 2026, 10:14 AM

The Business Placement Center provides a variety of services and resources to help College of Business and Analytics students evaluate major and career options, develop job and internship opportunities, and prepare for interviews. Our goal is to ensure that our students are comfortable and confident in interview situations and have a clear understanding of their career goals. We encourage our students to visit our staff members and take full advantage of our services starting their first semester as College of Business and Analytics students.

  • Exploring potential salaries, working conditions, salary negotiation, and job markets
  • Developing a Resume Guide or Cover Letter Guide, or having an existing application material critiqued
  • Developing skills to maximize job interviews
  • Identifying employers in a specific career field or geographic area
  • Finding and applying to graduate and professional schools
  • Connecting students with employers and alumni
  • Searching for experiential learning opportunities, such as internships, company visits, and externships 
  • Selecting professional clothing for interviews, career fairs, and networking events. (The College of Business and Analytics provides free professional clothing rental through our Career Closet program.)

Please note: The Business Placement Center at SIU's College of Business and Analytics strongly recommends that job seekers conduct their own research on any potential company/organization where they seek employment or internship. The BPC does not screen for salaries, and some internship positions may be stipend-based or unpaid. We recommend that interested applicants investigate the position and company to ensure that they comply with the Department of Labor Unpaid Internship guidelines.