We connect you to internships, full-time careers, and post-graduate opportunities. We’re here to provide you support, help you map out your career plan, and guide you to your career choice.
Career Services Mission Statement
Illinois Tech Career Services offers students the tools they need to succeed in today’s global workforce. Our excellent, comprehensive career-development services foster student engagement by providing meaningful coaching and programming for all students and alumni. Our strong partnerships with employers, alumni, faculty, and other university stakeholders ensure the career readiness of our students.
Our vision is to be the hub for career education, career development, and professional experience at Illinois Tech.
*Mission is reviewed and revised (if necessary) on a yearly basis
Career Fair
The next all-campus Virtual Career Fair will be on Thursday, February 25, 2021. View currently registered employers in Handshake!
Student registration will open in early February.
Drop-Ins and Appointments
For the start of spring semester 2021, appointments will take place via video conferencing through our Illinois Tech Google Meets application. Students interested in a virtual appointment should schedule through Handshake, and the coach you have chosen to meet with will communicate with you on how to connect for your appointment.
Drop-in services will also be offered virtually and will be available through Blackboard on Monday–Friday from 12:30–3:30 p.m.
To stay informed about events, please check Handshake and RSVP to events of interest. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at careerservices@iit.edu at any time.
Take the First Steps
- During your first semester at Illinois Tech, meet with a Career Development Coach or Peer Career Coach to start developing your career plan
- Read the Illinois Tech Career Services Resume Guide
- Develop your professional résumé with VMock
- Browse our website and take advantage of the resources that are available to you
- Open a Handshake account for résumé posting and job listings
- Join our Facebook page to keep up with workshops, career fairs, specialized employer events, and job announcements
- Add Career Services events to your calendar
- Watch Candid Career videos to learn about the career paths available to you
Develop Your Skills
- Attend our workshops, learn to write a résumé, get interviewing tips, and discover what career path might fit you the best
- Research your industry
- Get experience early, so that you can make a great impression on a future employer by applying for internships and co-ops
- Go to on-campus and virtual career fairs; check which companies are coming to interview Illinois Tech students—and to get tips about finding a great job from students who are getting ready to graduate or alumni who are back to recruit
- Practice Interviewing; you can use Interview Stream to hone your skills or meet with a Career Services to complete a mock interview with a Career Development Coach
Our Advice
- Start early by creating goals for yourself and learning what skills you have
- Network with industry leaders and alumni by attending different campus events
- Learn how to write an effective cover letter and résumé
- Figure out how to stand out in a crowded, competitive marketplace
- Discover how to interview well
- Practice how to negotiate
- Cleaning up your social media profiles