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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Volunteering with IBPSA-USA for Career Development and Outreach in the Industry

IBPSA-USA is the U.S. regional affiliate of the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA). The mission of IBPSA-USA is to advance and promote the science of building simulation to improve the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of new and existing …

By Jason Zhou
Jason Zhou Peer Career Coach
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The Power of LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the most useful social media for today’s job search. There are over 1 billion users on the platform that have to be authentic and genuine. This article will explore the power of LinkedIn, my success with it, and …

By Jason Zhou
Jason Zhou Peer Career Coach
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Illinois Tech & Virtual Internships Summer & Fall Registration Now Open!

Dear Students,
Illinois Tech Career Services and Virtual Internships is pleased to continue its partnership and seek applicants for the Summer and Fall semesters.

We have partnered with Virtual Internships to provide students with their first type of career related …

By Nicholas Mancari
Nicholas Mancari Director for Career Development & Engagement
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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

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

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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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