The Importance of Student Organizations on Campus

My name is Jason Zhou, an active student on campus. Besides pursuing my studies in Architectural Engineering and working as a Peer Career Coach, I’m active in a few student organizations on campus. Student organizations are a great way to …

By Jason Zhou
Jason Zhou Peer Career Coach
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What is Bridge Recruiting?

Bridge Recruiting is an amazing way to meet employers on campus and it also provides companies with an opportunity to have a presence on campus. This event is scheduled in Handshake and Employers have an opportunity to select the days …

By Celestine McGee
Celestine McGee Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Outreach
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Welcome to the Paul V. Galvin Library

Welcome back to Illinois Tech! We at the Galvin Library are so excited to have students back on campus. The library is home to a wide variety of resources that will help you ace your classes and make the most …

By Kylie Eastman
Kylie Eastman
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INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING NETWORK (ICON) at Illinois Tech

International Consulting Network (ICON) fosters stronger connections between students and global technology hubs. This is acquired through engaging in international consulting initiatives, creating valuable networks, and honing professional skills.

Participants in the ICON program collaborate in international groups, devising creative …

By Nujhat Mredula
Nujhat Mredula
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Student & Employer Engagement Leaders and Peer Career Coaches

Career Services is proud to have several outstanding student staff who provide a host of services to the Illinois Tech community.

Career Services at Illinois Tech provides Student & Employer Engagement Leader (SEEL) members to assist with day-to-day office operations, …

By Nicholas Mancari
Nicholas Mancari Associate Director, Career Services
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Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year!

On behalf of Career Services, I hope that you had a great summer full of interesting experiences and personal growth!

Career Services has been hard at work this summer to ensure that you have excellent career development programming and plenty …

By BJ Engelhardt
BJ Engelhardt Senior Director, Career Services
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Future of Careers – College of Computing Dean Lance Fortnow on Why Tech Degrees Matter

Despite the recent news of layoffs at the major computing companies, workers with tech degrees are still in high demand—and Lance Fortnow, dean of Illinois Tech’s College of Computing, says that a need to fill secure, well-paying jobs in the sector remains high.

By Casey Moffitt
Casey Moffitt
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TIPS ON HOW TO GET ON-CAMPUS JOBS

Hi, my name is Onyekachukwu Ezeagbai, I am an international student from Nigeria. I am currently in my final semester, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I am a Peer Career Coach (PCC) with the Career Services Department, my position …

By Onyeka Ezeagbai
Onyeka Ezeagbai Peer Career Coach
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My experience as a Team Lead & why Career Services is the best!

B.A.G

Behavior. Attitude. Goal

My experience with Career Services has been fantastic. Within a month of joining the team as a Student & Employer Engagement Leader (SEEL), I was promoted to the position of TEAM LEAD (TL). I currently oversee …

By Aman Priya Bardhan
Aman Priya Bardhan
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Career Services Implements Event & Interview No-show/Cancellation Policy and Procedures

The Office of Career Services will be implementing an event & interview no-show/cancellation policy this Spring semester (2023). Programs, activities, events, and scheduled interviews that are planned in advance will now be monitored in terms of student cancellation and no-shows.

By Nicholas Mancari
Nicholas Mancari Associate Director, Career Services
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