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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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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Top 10 job boards every student and grad should know in 2026

The Class of 2026 is entering a professional landscape that looks vastly different from that of just a few years ago. With the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the hiring process, the continued evolution of hybrid work, and a …

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YOUR FUTURE, ELEVATED.

ELEVATE

Transform your Illinois Tech education into career success

WHAT IS ELEVATE?

Elevate transforms Illinois Tech students into career-ready professionals through hands-on experiences—internships, research projects, competitions, study away …

By Freddrick Logan
Freddrick Logan Experiential Learning Manager
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Build Your Professional Voice

Why Not Stand Out in the Technical Workforce? Elevate Your Professional Voice: Become a Distinguished Industry Communicator

In today’s competitive job market, technical expertise alone just isn’t enough. Employers consistently rank communication skills among the most valuable qualities they seek …

By Freddrick Logan
Freddrick Logan Experiential Learning Manager
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8 high paying career paths for psychology majors

For psychology majors who are getting close to graduation, the big question about what comes next is usually more complicated than simply matching a major to a job title. There is the pull of doing meaningful work, and there is …

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How to quickly find company and industry information so that you can have meaningful conversations with company representatives at the …

Professional Style Guide for the U.S.

Even though recruiters are now dressing down (branded t-shirts/polos, jeans, tennis shoes), students should conform to the “Business Standard

Traditional & Cultural Attire in Interviews

While wearing cultural dress to a job interview is an expression of identity, it may be more advantageous to wear …

Find your professional style that means business!

The Office of Career Services is excited to introduce the Career Clothing Closet! …

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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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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 2023 class, surveys were collected from 94% 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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