Building Your Professional Board of Directors: The Power of Mentors and Sponsors

As an Illinois Tech student or Alumni, you’re always developing the technical skills that will set you apart in your field. Take it from me, when you graduate you will likely do this for the rest of your life. But …

By Freddrick Logan
Freddrick Logan Experiential Learning Manager
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How to Develop Career Security Without Stagnating

Career security is something nearly every professional wants, especially in uncertain times. However, you can settle into a comfort zone if you only focus on playing it safe. Your career may then start feeling like a trap instead of a …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to get your first internship or entry-level job when you have no experience | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep40

Today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast by College Recruiter job search site focuses on a key career issue for those early in their careers: how to get experience when no one will hire you because you have …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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6 Types of Jobs That Pay for College (Plus Tips on How to Get One)

The cost of college continues to climb, leaving many students searching for creative ways to finance their education. While scholarships and loans often come to mind, a lesser-known but highly effective option is working in one of the jobs that …

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Salary Negotiation Tips for MBAs: How to Get What You’re Worth

Negotiating your salary as an MBA graduate isn’t just about securing a bigger paycheck—it’s about setting the right financial foundation for your career. According to research from the Harvard Business Review, failing to negotiate can cost you up to $1 …

By WeSolv
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Meet Freddrick Logan: Illinois Tech’s New Experiential Learning Manager

Illinois Tech is excited to welcome Freddrick Logan as our new Experiential Learning Manager, managing the university’s transformative Elevate program. We sat down with Freddrick to learn more about his vision for expanding experiential learning opportunities and how he plans …

By Nicholas Mancari
Nicholas Mancari Director for Career Development & Engagement
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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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Access & Opportunity — We make sure every talented student — whatever their background or situation — gets the coaching, connections, and experience to launch a career.

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(312) 567-6800
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3201 S State St, Suite 106
Chicago, IL 60616

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Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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