6 Types of Jobs That Pay for College (Plus Tips on How to Get One)

The cost of college continues to climb, leaving many students searching for creative ways to finance their education. While scholarships and loans often come to mind, a lesser-known but highly effective option is working in one of the jobs that …

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How to Ask About Salary When It’s Not Published: During and After the Interview

Ever come across a job posting that gets you excited but leaves out one crucial detail—the salary? It can feel awkward to bring up money, especially when you’re trying to make a great impression. But the reality is, knowing the …

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Salary Negotiation Tips for MBAs: How to Get What You’re Worth

Negotiating your salary as an MBA graduate isn’t just about securing a bigger paycheck—it’s about setting the right financial foundation for your career. According to research from the Harvard Business Review, failing to negotiate can cost you up to $1 …

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Careers in the Age of AI and Automation: How to Stay Ahead

Jobs are changing fast. Artificial Intelligence and automation are no longer trends – they’re part of how business gets done. Machines are now doing tasks that were once considered safe from disruption. Professionals must rethink how they work, what they …

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7 Presentation Skills That Go Beyond Just Speaking

When you hear “presentation skills,” you might picture someone standing confidently at the front of a room, giving a polished speech with perfect slides. But strong presentation skills go far beyond public speaking. They show up in meetings, one-on-one conversations, …

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What to Do if You Didn’t Have an Internship This Summer

Summer internships are often considered valuable stepping stones for building a successful career; however, not securing an internship does not mean your summer has to be unproductive, wasted, or thought of as a failure. Rather, there are plenty of other …

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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…

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…

COM 545: Academic Writing

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This course familiarizes graduate students with both reading and writing academic texts across disciplines. Students will practice reading, analyzing, and…

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…

Networking & Outreach

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

Clarifying Expectations

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

Goal Setting

Setting relevant and precise goals is a recipe for career success—but where do you start? Learn how to choose which…

Giving & Receiving Feedback

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

LinkedIn Overview

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

Informational Interviews

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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

Requesting Time Off

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

Presentations

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

Cover Letters

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

Interviewing

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

Professional Writing & Organization

Take a deep dive into the unspoken dos and don’ts of professional communication with coworkers, customers, managers, and more! Then,…

Presence & Professionalism

Whether you’re in the office, joining a remote meeting, or attending a work event, how you show up matters! Demystify…

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…

Hiring Process & Offer Evaluation

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

Resumes

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