Quanisha Kumi-Darfour ’06 was named the director of Career Services at Illinois State University in July and has big plans for the department’s future and its role in the professional lives of Redbirds of all ages. Kumi-Darfour, a 2006 chemistry graduate of Illinois State, credits the connections she made on campus as a student and her experience with an unexpected career change for setting her on the path to her current role in Student Affairs.

Tune into this episode of Redbird Buzz to hear more about the services offered to current students, alumni, faculty, staff and more—from resume reviews to interview preparation to career exploration and job fairs, Career Services is delivering critical professional and career guidance available to all Redbirds. In this episode, Kumi-Darfour also shares her personal story from undergraduate student on campus to overseeing a staff of more than 50 full- and part-time employees.

Check out CareerServices.IllinoisState.edu for more information about getting assistance with your own career or about giving back to current Redbird students looking for their next professional step after graduation.

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