Public Health Needs People With Diverse Skills and Backgrounds—Here Are 9 Careers to Consider

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most people in the United States didn’t think very much about public health. But now that terms like “epidemiology” and “social distancing” have been added to everyone’s vocabulary list, you might be thinking more than ever …

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Abbott’s ‘Shaping the Future of STEM’ Podcast (Episode 1)

For more than 130 years, Abbott has changed the world by creating new products and technologies in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Now, Abbott is changing the face of careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. 

How this top employer …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Identify the Great-Fit Management Consulting Firm for You

The first job after you graduate can set the course for your future, so how do you make sure it’s the right one? Typical groupthink says to look for things like cultural fit, compensation, or brand. While these factors are undoubtedly pertinent to …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Dream Job: Architect

Back to the Drawing Board
As a child, Alan loved to draw and make models. Today, he spends all day drawing-and getting paid for it. When this senior architect at a prestigious Boston-area firm picks up his colored pencil to …

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Interview with An Architect

* What is your job title and what industry do you work in? How many years of experience do you have in this field?

My official job title is Entry Level Architect II. I work for a state agency and I’ve …

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Chelsea’s Top 10 Things to do in your first semester as a First-Year Student!

Being a first-year student is such an exciting time, especially here at Illinois Tech and one of the greatest cities in America: Chicago! There are so many things to do, things to try, and people to meet. To help you …

By Chelsea Nguyen
Chelsea Nguyen First Year Mentor
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Being a First Year Student in the FYE (First-Year Experience) Program!

I had a great experience with the First-Year Experience program. Nicholas Goymerac was my First-Year Mentor. The events during Welcome Week in August 2021 were the most memorable. With the Amazing Race Around Chicago and the Undergraduate Day of Service …

By Jason Zhou
Jason Zhou Peer Career Coach
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How To Land a Data Engineering Internship in 5 Steps

Data engineering interns are in high demand. According to the Dice 2020 Tech Job Report, demand for data engineers grew 50% from 2018 to 2019. Interns can help fill this demand by handling entry-level tasks while gaining on-the-job training. 

Just …

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