Even though you know it’s coming, when the hiring manager asks, “What are your greatest strengths?” you get a little nervous. You know what you’re good at, but are those the right strengths for this job interview?
As it turns …
The home of the Italian beef, deep-dish pizza, and the Vienna Beef hot dog (hold the ketchup!) is also the city that gave us the skyscraper, open-heart surgery, and reverse-flowing river technology. There’s no place else like Chicago, and we’re …
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We all know that working towards your first degree can be a challenge in and of itself. Good grades aren’t enough to land you that first job after graduation. Unfortunately, the same often goes for an impressive list of extracurriculars. …
Illinois Tech offers its students the best of both worlds: a diverse, welcoming campus community located in one the world’s great metropolises, Chicago. The 10 students you’re about to meet showcase how this dynamic university lays the foundation for a …
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We recently shared some advice for first-generation college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry-level jobs. I was thrilled to then hear from one who had some really, really good advice for other first-generation students.
One of the best methods of self-care I have found to be truly therapeutic and rewarding is creating. It can be something as simple as writing a poem or as elaborate as a trebuchet.
My favorite part of my college …
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