Future of Careers – College of Computing Dean Lance Fortnow on Why Tech Degrees Matter

Despite the recent news of layoffs at the major computing companies, workers with tech degrees are still in high demand—and Lance Fortnow, dean of Illinois Tech’s College of Computing, says that a need to fill secure, well-paying jobs in the sector remains high.

By Casey Moffitt
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TIPS ON HOW TO GET ON-CAMPUS JOBS

Hi, my name is Onyekachukwu Ezeagbai, I am an international student from Nigeria. I am currently in my final semester, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I am a Peer Career Coach (PCC) with the Career Services Department, my position …

By Onyeka Ezeagbai
Onyeka Ezeagbai Peer Career Coach
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My experience as a Team Lead & why Career Services is the best!

B.A.G

Behavior. Attitude. Goal

My experience with Career Services has been fantastic. Within a month of joining the team as a Student & Employer Engagement Leader (SEEL), I was promoted to the position of TEAM LEAD (TL). I currently oversee …

By Aman Priya Bardhan
Aman Priya Bardhan
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What is a PCC? How can a PCC help you?

Hi my name is Pritam Jogendra Koli. I am a second year graduate student majoring in Food
Safety and Technology. Along with going to school at Illinois Tech, I am a Peer Career Coach
(PCC) in the Career Services Department. …

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Pritam Jogendra Koli Peer Career Coach
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Exclusive interview about internships and skill development with college admissions expert Heather Ayres

Intern From Home is thrilled to welcome college admissions expert Heather Ayres (who has served on the Boards of Admission at Wellesley College and Brown University) for a Q&A Series about the value of internships, developing real-world experience, and even …

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Helping students from 600+ colleges learn about how to find and get an internship/job, use LinkedIn, prepare for interviews, write a cover letter/resume, make the most of their role, and more.
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Interview Questions, Answered: ‘What Is Your Greatest Strength?’

Even though you know it’s coming, when the hiring manager asks, “What are your greatest strengths?” you get a little nervous. You know what you’re good at, but are those the right strengths for this job interview?

As it turns …

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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

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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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