The Skill Combo Employers Look For

If you look closely at today’s job market, a pattern shows up quickly: Companies are no longer hiring people who only understand business strategy or only understand technology.

They want people who can connect the two.

That’s because nearly every …

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Going from 0.4% Chance to 100% Chance of Getting Hired

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” ~ Albert Einstein

Data shows that each job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes/applications from candidates interested in getting hired. But from this number, perhaps about five …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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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 …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Every industry is moving to the cloud. If your future employer isn’t already running on it, they won’t be your employer much longer.

The Cloud Computing Opportunity: Every industry is moving to the cloud. From healthcare to finance, from manufacturing to entertainment, companies are transforming their operations with cloud …

By Freddrick Logan
Freddrick Logan Experiential Learning Manager
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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 …

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Undergraduate Career Outcomes

Illinois Tech graduates are in high demand. See what our graduates are doing within six months of graduation

Career Services tracks career outcomes on an annual basis through a survey known as First Destination. This data refers to the post-graduation status of students within six months of graduation and provides a snapshot view of the success undergraduates obtain.

For the 2025 class, surveys were collected from 91% of graduates.

Graduates of Illinois Tech pursue a wide variety of industries and positions in leading companies and organizations, and Career Services strongly believes that engaging in internships, research, study abroad, and student organizations are practices that lead to post-graduation success. For additional information or questions, please get in touch with Illinois Tech Career Services at careerservices@iit.edu and review our collection and reporting methodology.

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The vast majority of our graduates obtained full-time employment or decided to continue their education through graduate studies.

Learn more about the percentages of our graduates employed full-time, part-time, in graduate school, serving in the military, or pursuing volunteer opportunities.

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