Finding jobs and internships as a first-generation grad

For first-generation college students, the entire college experience is completely new and uncharted. With no family to lean on for advice and support in terms of knowing the ins and outs of college life, it’s no wonder that a recent …

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How to build a professional network while in college

Starting your career after college can seem like a daunting task. Oftentimes, having a degree alone may not get you your dream job and you may feel like you need to work harder to get where you want and need …

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Aerospace At IIT – Lead and Succeed!

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is the Aerospace Professional Organization here at IIT. If you’re interested in learning more about the aerospace industry and exploring a future career we hope you will consider us as your designated chapter.

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How to prepare for a remote internship

An internship is almost always a big opportunity, especially for a college student looking to hone a skill before pursuing their career. Remote internships are perhaps less common, although the COVID-19 pandemic has made these opportunities more prominent than ever. …

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Transition Tales: How an Engineer Became a Consultant

Long seen as the domain of people with finance and general business backgrounds, consulting is a profession that is increasingly reliant on those with specialized skills. People who went to school or started careers in fields such as tech, supply …

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A Day in the Life: Plant Engineer, Janssen Cilag

Dave Henderson, 25, works as a plant engineer in a tablet and capsule production facility.

9:00 AM: I get into work around nine and there are a couple of minutes for a coffee and a chat with my colleagues. The …

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

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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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