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
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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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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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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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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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Spend Your Summer Inspiring the Next Generation at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Paid Internship Opportunity for Illinois Tech Students | Apply by February 27, 2026

Are you looking for a meaningful summer experience that combines hands-on learning, cutting-edge technology, and the chance to inspire young minds? The Illinois Tech + Griffin Museum of Science …

By Freddrick Logan
Freddrick Logan Experiential Learning Manager
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Partnering with Illinois Tech professional and student organizations provides access to professional development, networking events, design competitions, and certification support. Members also benefit from career resources, mentorship opportunities, industry publications, and exclusive research access.

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