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. …

By Pritam Jogendra Koli
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 …

By Intern From Home
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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A Day In The Life of A Pre-Law Student

Hello, my name is Katelyn Holcomb. I am a junior here at Illinois Institute of Technology.  I am currently studying psychology, while also being a member of the Pre-Law program. If going to law school is something you are interested …

By Katelyn Holcomb
Katelyn Holcomb
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A Day In The Life Of A Pre-Med Student

Pooja Patel, 2nd Year, Biomedical Engineering and Pre-Med

When I first arrived at IIT, I knew that the university would offer countless opportunities and experiences for me to work towards my dreams and build off my curiosity. As a premedical student, …

By Pooja Patel
Pooja Patel
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Career Resources

CTA Red Line Extension Project

Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners | Transit Construction | Chicago, IL

Recent News & Developments

In January 2025, …

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! …

Illinois Tech Features Over 100 Professional Student Organizations

Benefits of Joining

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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Undergraduate Career Outcomes

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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First Destination

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.

Contact Information:

Phone
(312) 567-6800
Address

McCormick Tribune Campus Center
3201 S State St, Suite 106
Chicago, IL 60616

Career Services Office Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed