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From the Campus to IT & Consulting: Career Advice from a Leading Chicago Consultancy

It’s been almost a week since the Career Services Center welcomed Peter Ryan of CloudMasonry to share insights and advice during a webinar for students interested in starting a career in IT and consulting.

Many of our students shared great …

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How to determine if a company values DEI

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is crucial to workplace culture, the hiring process, the day-to-day of an office, and so much more. Diversity and inclusion have always been important, but it has become a priority for companies across all industries …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Get Ready to Network: Join Open Avenues Virtual Speed Networking Events!

Are you ready to make valuable connections and gain insights directly from industry leaders? Our exclusive Open Avenues Virtual Speed Networking Events are here to provide Illinois Tech students with a unique chance to connect with professionals from high-growth fields. …

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How to Get a Work Visa in the United States

How to Get a Work Visa in the United States

The United States remains one of the most desirable job markets in the world. It’s an incredibly large country, with …

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Basics of the Employment-Based Green Card Process in the United States

Basics of the Employment-Based Green Card Process in the United States

The United States receives more immigrants than any other country in the world. In fact, approximately 17% of the American …

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Scarlet C-Suite Program

Scarlet C-Suite Program

The Scarlet C-Suite Program is a comprehensive program offered by Career Services. The purpose of the program is to elevate …

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Featured Classes

Course Registration 101

Registration must be done online through the myIIT portal system. The schedule of courses can be accessed through the myIIT portal. The following…
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Introduction To The Profession (ITP)

Introduction to the Profession (ITP) is a course that every Illinois Tech student takes during their first semester. Each academic…
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COM 545: Academic Writing

Taught by Dr. Hannah Ringler
This course familiarizes graduate students with both reading and writing academic texts across disciplines. Students will practice reading, analyzing, and…
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Salesforce Foundations: Building Apps – Is It for You?

Are you wanting to register for the Salesforce Foundations: Building Apps course, but are not sure how it fits in…
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Networking & Outreach

Utilize practical exercises and advice from successful professionals to grow your network, build your professional community, represent your organization, and…
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Clarifying Expectations

What questions do you need to ask to get the job done correctly? Improve your ability to communicate with your…
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Goal Setting

Setting relevant and precise goals is a recipe for career success… but where do you start? Learn how to choose…
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Giving & Receiving Feedback

Feedback is a two-way street — this course helps prepare you to thoughtfully give and receive constructive feedback with team…
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LinkedIn Overview

Learn how to harness all of LinkedIn’s features in order to optimize your job search, expand your network, and maximize…
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Informational Interviews

Careers aren’t built alone! Informational interviews are a key tool in your professional toolbelt: learn how to leverage the peers…
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Cross-Functional Collaboration

Explore the essential roles and functions you’ll be collaborating with at top companies, then dive into best practices for leading…
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Requesting Time Off

Nervous about requesting time off from work? Not sure how to ask your manager? Get the essential information and templates…
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Presentations

Improve your ability to communicate big ideas to clients, teams, and execs by honing your presentation skills! Gain access to…
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Cover Letters

When used correctly, a cover letter can be a valuable companion to your resume. This course will provide the samples…
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Interviewing

Prepare to ace the interview! Dive into interview fundamentals, secrets to making a great first impression on employers, and how…
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Professional Writing & Organization

Take a deep dive into the unspoken do’s and don’ts of professional communication with coworkers, customers, managers, and more! Then,…
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Presence & Professionalism

Whether you’re in the office, joining a remote meeting, or attending a work event, how you show up matters! Demystify…
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Getting to Know Your Manager & Team

Navigating a new workplace is a challenge. Start your new role with confidence by asking the right questions on (and…
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Hiring Process & Offer Evaluation

Upgrade your hire-ability by demystifying the hiring process from application to offer.
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Resumes

Get seen by employers and put your best foot forward in the application process by unlocking key hacks and tips…
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