Rethinking the Career Fair

Beyond the Booth: Mastering the Modern Career Fair

When you hear “career services,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many students and alumni, the answer is simple: career fairs. We often picture a bustling hall filled with …

By Nicholas Mancari
Nicholas Mancari Director for Career Development & Engagement
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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.

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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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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.

Featured Classes

Introduction To The Profession (ITP)

Introduction to the Profession (ITP) is a course that every Illinois Tech student takes during their first semester. Each academic…

PHIL 304: Judgment and Decision-Making

Taught by J.D. Trout
A philosophical and psychological examination of good reasoning, the origins of judgment errors and biases, the impact of reasoning on…

HIST 353: Chicago During the Prohibition Era

Taught by Mindy Pugh
A study of the people, places, demographics, institutions, politics, culture, and national context of the federal Prohibition (of alcohol) era…

COM 380 Digital Media and Citizenship

Taught by Mohamed El Marzouki
An examination of the implications of emerging digital media practices for citizenship, equality, participation, and belonging. Some of the key themes…

AAH 380: Frank Lloyd Wright

Taught by Erin Hazard
An examination of the career of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Students will analyze Wright’s theory of organic architecture, the place…

Salesforce Foundations: Applied Admin (BUS 495-02/595-04)

Taught by Camp4 Team
An immersive and hands-on course created to introduce you to how digital transformation initiatives are designed and delivered →  …

Networking & Outreach

Utilize practical exercises and advice from successful professionals to grow your network, build your professional community, represent your organization, and…

Salesforce Foundations: Building Apps – Is It for You?

Are you wanting to register for the Salesforce Foundations: Building Apps course, but are not sure how it fits in…

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Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sunday Closed