MUP Class of 2028 ยท Professional Development UIUC ยท DURP
Professional Development
in Urban Planning
Andrew Greenlee
Program Journey Course Schedule Resources ๐Ÿ”’ Dashboard
Current Phase
Summer โ€” Before Year 1
Before You Start
Graduate Student Orientation
Departmental TA/GA RFQ
Welcome Survey
Next Session
Session 1
Introduction & Career Pathways
Sat, Sep 9
2:00โ€“3:50 PM
107 Temple Buell Hall
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Career Documents
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Rรฉsumรฉ Template
Professional template formatted for planning positions. Editable Word document.
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Cover Letter Template
Annotated template with guidance for public vs. private sector roles.
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Portfolio Structure Guide
What to include, how to sequence your work, layout suggestions by practice area.
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Job Boards & Organizations
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APA Career Center
Primary job board for planning positions. Set up job alerts by specialty area and location.
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AICP Certification
Requirements, exam schedule, and student resources from the American Institute of Certified Planners.
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Readings
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APA Career Center Guide
Full guide referenced in weekly readings. Covers job search, networking, and salary negotiation.
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