Every industry is moving to the cloud. If your future employer isn’t already running on it, they won’t be your employer much longer.

The Cloud Computing Opportunity: Every industry is moving to the cloud. From healthcare to finance, from manufacturing to entertainment, companies are transforming their operations with cloud …

By Freddrick Logan
Freddrick Logan Experiential Learning Manager
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Crafting an Executive Resume That Grabs Recruiters’ Attention

Did you know that recruiters spend an average of 6 to 8 seconds deciding whether a resume is worth a closer look? That stat will persuade you to change how you think about your executive resume. 

If your resume still reads …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to Get Into Cybersecurity With No Experience

Cybersecurity is a booming technical career path. As more companies move their data, processes, and systems online, they need cybersecurity professionals to help ensure their information is secure. However, because this field is growing and evolving, it can be challenging …

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2025 Graduate Outcomes – Better Than Expected? 

Two weeks ago, Career Services was able to post the Class of 2025 Undergraduate Career Outcomes on our Elevate portal.  It’s always an exciting time for me to get this data collected and shared with Illinois Tech stakeholders, because it gives us a …

By BJ Engelhardt
BJ Engelhardt Executive Director, Career Services
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O-1A: The Best U.S. Work Visa

The O-1A visa for “individuals with extraordinary ability” is arguably the best U.S. work visa. Yet very few international students ever apply for the O-1. Why? The O-1 criteria can be intimidating and even confusing. Even worse, many international students …

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What Are H-1B Cap-Exempt Jobs?

For international students looking to continue working in the US after graduation, many choose to pursue an H-1B visa. H-1B visas are distributed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) through an annual lottery that is capped at …

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How to Answer: Will You Now or in the Future Require Sponsorship to Work in the US

This is a question that US employers often ask on job applications. International students get very nervous about answering truthfully and fear that this will hurt their chances of getting the job. However, everyone should answer this question honestly and …

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One Student, 30,000 Women in Tech: Adiba Akter Represents at Grace Hopper

An interview with Illinois Tech Graduate Student, Adiba Akter on her experiences at the world’s largest gathering of women technologists. Brought to You By Career Services | Illinois Institute of Technology

When Adiba Akter, a Master’s student in Computer Science at …

By Freddrick Logan
Freddrick Logan Experiential Learning Manager
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Entry Level Hiring – Has it Been Broken by AI?

If you are an Illinois Tech student graduating soon or recent alum, I just want to say, I feel for you. You are unfortunately privvy to being a participant in a revolutionary experiment in a lot of areas of life …

By BJ Engelhardt
BJ Engelhardt Executive Director, Career Services
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Spend Your Summer Inspiring the Next Generation at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Paid Internship Opportunity for Illinois Tech Students | Apply by February 27, 2026

Are you looking for a meaningful summer experience that combines hands-on learning, cutting-edge technology, and the chance to inspire young minds? The Illinois Tech + Griffin Museum of Science …

By Freddrick Logan
Freddrick Logan Experiential Learning Manager
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2026 H-1B Lottery Update: What the New Wage Rule Means

The U.S. government is changing how H-1B visas are selected. Instead of a purely random lottery, future H-1B selections will prioritize higher wage roles. This change is intended to favor more specialized and higher skilled positions.

According to USCIS and …

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