When you’re looking at your first few job offers, it’s tempting to choose the one that lets you work from your couch in your sweatpants every day. Remote work feels like the ultimate freedom, but for someone just starting out, …
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” ~ Albert Einstein
Data shows that each job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes/applications from candidates interested in getting hired. But from this number, perhaps about five …
Students from around the world go to the United Kingdom (UK) to study at its top-tier universities. Many international students also take part in internships or other work opportunities as part of their studies to gain real-world career experience before …
Losing a job is stressful. For immigrants, it can also raise serious questions about status and future plans. The good news is that unemployment benefits for green card holders are often available, as long as you meet state eligibility rules.
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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 …
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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 …
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If you’re trying to find a job with no experience, you’re not alone. In fact, over 70% of college students work while enrolled, balancing classes with part-time jobs or side work. That’s because the goal has shifted. It’s no longer …
Landing the right job before you cross the stage at graduation isn’t about luck; it’s about treating the job search like a high-stakes engineering project. Most students treat job hunting like a scattershot hobby—tossing a few resumes into the digital …
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 …
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 …
