Enhance Your Communication Skills for Job Success

In the job market, strong communication skills are essential. Effective communication not only improves how you connect with others but also boosts your chances of securing and excelling in a role. Here are some key aspects of communication that will …

By Zubia Kazmi
Zubia Kazmi
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Career Fair 101: Maximizing Opportunities Before, During, and After

Introduction:

Career fairs are an invaluable resource for students and job seekers, offering the opportunity to meet recruiters, network with industry professionals, and explore job openings in a concentrated environment. However, attending a career fair without a solid plan can …

By Manoj Viswanathan
Manoj Viswanathan
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BA to the Future: Why Business Analysis Skills Are Your Secret Weapon

Imagine stepping into a boardroom, ready to present to your clients on how cutting-edge technology and strategic business initiatives will help transform the way they do business. This is the power of business analysis—a skill set that not only elevates …

By Kat Davis
Kat Davis IL Tech Career Partner
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Unveiling the Cipher: The Indispensable Role of Certifications in Cybersecurity Careers

In the fast-evolving field of cybersecurity, certifications are not merely beneficial; they are often critical for career progression and establishing professional credibility. Having maneuvered through the highly competitive process of securing Summer internships for two semesters as a graduate student …

By Manoj Viswanathan
Manoj Viswanathan
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Are you really ready for graduation? The Salesforce Foundations Program

Navigating the job market is tricky, especially for recent graduates facing an ever-widening talent gap between employer expectations and student skill sets. Employers are searching for graduates fluent in both technical know-how and professional skills. It all makes sense, but …

By Nicholas Mancari
Nicholas Mancari Director for Career Development & Engagement
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A great tool to find companies who hire for your role!

Use our free tool below to see the employers, salary data, and job requirements of various roles, depending on your degree.

It’s easy to get to this info on our Elevate site. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide.

1. Go to …

By Julie Bruns
Julie Bruns Senior Career Development Coach
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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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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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