Students in any Illinois Tech program can prepare for AWS certifications using free curriculum, free hands-on lab environments, and facilitated study groups.
AI major. Astrophysics minor. A summer of machine-learning research on the 35th floor of the Hancock Tower — and a Ph.D. now in his sights.
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Illinois Institute of Technology · Career Services
Through our partnership with the Chicago Quantum Exchange, Illinois Tech students now have a direct line to more than 800 open roles — and a free program built to get them hired.
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According to the AAMC, the national medical school rejection rate is 55.42%. In other words, more than half of the applicants are turned away from every school they apply to.
With odds that low, thousands of students turn to admissions …
Entering the workforce as a recent graduate with a physical disability—whether involving mobility differences, dexterity impairments, chronic pain/illness, or sensory variations—requires navigating both traditional hiring pipelines and environmental barriers.
While physically disabled candidates bring exceptional problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and resilience …
Take home a complete professional outfit — yours to keep, at no cost, from Career Services.
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Elevate affords stakeholders and participants access to our global professional ecosystem.
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Fall internships offer a valuable opportunity to gain experience, develop job skills, and explore careers while still in school. They’re often less competitive than summer internships, making them an underrated option for students. Here’s when and how to apply.
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For early career professionals across the EU, the traditional “degree-first” playbook is being rewritten in real-time. While a university credential used to be the primary signal of readiness, today’s top employers—from innovative startups in Berlin to Fortune 1,000 firms in …
The $10,000+ Advantage: Why Smart Salary Research Matters
Illinois Tech students who actively research and negotiate their salaries earn significantly more than those who don’t. In Chicago, software engineers earn an average of $133,255 base salary with $25,781 in additional …
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The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is reporting a massive improvement in the U.S. job market for college and university students and recent graduates.
The overall average starting salary for Class of 2022 graduates is up 7.4 percent …
Physics is an area of study in which practitioners employ a variety of methods in order to better understand the world we live in, as well as the entirety of the Universe at large. The demand for roles in physics …
Whether you’re just graduating or you’ve already landed your first real job, money matters. But most of us don’t grow up learning how salaries actually work. We’re told to work hard, study hard, and the money will follow. Spoiler alert: …
