Illinois Tech offers a tech-focused, hands-on, relevant, and rigorous curriculum—paired with real-world, team-based projects—that prepare our students and alumni to hit the ground running in the workplace. Companies attend our career fairs to recruit individuals within the fields of architecture, business, computer science, design, engineering, food science, information technology management, manufacturing, psychology, science (life & physical), social science, and more. Career Services hosts career fairs each year on Mies Campus during the fall and spring semesters, as well as smaller fairs throughout the academic years.
Save the Date: On-Campus Career Fair - September 10-11, 2025
On-Campus Career Fairs
What to Expect
- Registration includes parking, one six-foot table (with basic table skirt), food and beverage service throughout the day, and a reception for representatives. Assistance of shipping materials is also provided as needed. Options are available for additional services and company sponsorship.
- Student & Alumni Engagement: Meet our talented students and alumni among all programs at our university. Create a applicant pool and find your future employees in one event.
- Private Lunch with Illinois Tech Faculty & Staff: Our career fair will shut down for a private lunch with Illinois Tech Deans, Faculty, Directors, and Staff. This is a great opportunity for employers to meet and network with some of our academic departments.
- On-campus interviews (OCIs) the week of the fair are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Career Services to begin scheduling this (careerservices@iit.edu)
- Build your brand among the Illinois Tech community. Whether you are a well established organization maintaining relations or a start-up looking for exposure.
- We offer “virtual booths” at some career fairs for companies who are unable to attend our fair in person. Contact us to see if this is an option for you.
Virtual Career Fairs
What to Expect
- Scheduled, timed interactions: Pre-select timed discussions with the students and recent alumni who you want to engage with. Make your own schedule for the day!
- Video chats: Engage students one-on-one or in a group setting on a video platform to replicate the in-person feel of a career fair
- Build your brand among the Illinois Tech community. Whether you are local or across the country, connect and network with Illinois Tech members in a convenient manner.
- Saved resources: Save on travel and time.
Career Fair Resources
- See sponsorship opportunities to expand your company brand and set yourself apart.
- Build a strategic recruitment plan: Contact our main office to begin the process: careerservices@iit.edu | 312.567.6800