How to Work in the UK as an International Student

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 …

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Unemployment Benefits for Green Card Holders: Who Qualifies and What to Know

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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How Illinois Tech Students Are Gaining Career Skills That Boost Earning Potential

The Cloud Computing Opportunity: Every industry is moving to the cloud. From healthcare to finance, from manufacturing …

By Freddrick Logan
Freddrick Logan Experiential Learning Manager
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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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Best Jobs for College Students With No Experience 2026

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 …

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The 12-week sprint: Your blueprint for landing your first job after graduation

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 …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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 U.S. 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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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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