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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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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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A Day in the Life: Nuclear Core Design Engineer

8:00 AM: I arrive at the office and log into my computer. All of my work is completed using software on the computer.

8:00 AM–9:00 AM: I review e-mails and answer any voice messages I may have received while I …

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10 Great Jobs for People With Biology Degrees—Because You Don’t Have to Be a Biologist

If you have a biology degree—or you’re about to get one—you may feel like there are only a few jobs that you’re suited for, and almost all of them require further schooling. But as a biology major, you’re qualified for …

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For the 2023 class, surveys were collected from 94% of graduates.

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