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Internship and Career Guidance

At Stuart School of Business, we want you to start thinking about life after Illinois Tech from the day you begin your first class.

Stuart’s Career Management Center is here to help you map out your career plan, guide you to meaningful work, and support you throughout your professional life—even after graduation. We are ready to help you climb the corporate ladder and step into industry with pride.

Career Management Center (CMC)

Meet the CMC staff and learn how they can help you in your career exploration and job search.

Career Management Center

Internships

  • Read our stories! Learn more about the impact of internships on students’ education and careers
  • Apply for an internship
  • Complete the necessary documentation for international students

Internships

Resources for Students

Career and Job Search Events

CMC sponsors events throughout the year where you can connect with experts to guide you in your career preparation and job search, such as:

  • Career fairs—connect with employers at career fairs sponsored by Illinois Tech and the Stuart CMC
  • Career Pathways by Program—workshops and networking events feature industry professionals who share their experience and insights into specific career paths. View recordings of recent events
  • Employer information sessions—recruiters discuss internships and job openings at their companies and organizations
  • Sharpen your skills by participating in mock job interviews
  • On-campus interviews with employers
  • Industry guest speakers

CMC Events

Career Development Resources
  • Apply for thousands of job openings through the Handshake and CareerShift online job databases
  • Access a wide range of print and online resources to support your career development
  • BlueSteps—Resources for Stuart students and alumni for job search and executive search

Job Search Links and Tools

Individualized Career Counseling with Career Management Center (CMC) Staff
  • Assess your professional skills and identify the best career path for you
  • Discuss networking and LinkedIn strategies
  • Optimize and update your resume and cover letter, prep for interviews and job fairs, and manage your job search

Meet with CMC Staff

Career Services Recruiting Organizations

Career Advice from the Experts

Career Conversations is a collection of blog posts and presentations on career-related topics by business and career education professionals. From building your network to acing a job interview, here's a source for expert advice.

Career Conversations

“The Stuart Career Management Center has been an invaluable resource. Particularly, the mock interview session with Tiffany White proved to be pivotal. Her expertise and precise suggestions were instrumental in refining my interview skills, ultimately leading to securing my desired position. It’s a testament to her dedication and expertise that I can confidently embark on this new chapter of my career.”

—Mithilesh V, M.S. in Finance student

“The Stuart Career Management Center’s guidance helped me land my summer internship at Exelon as a supply analyst, which led to my job after graduation. That internship was one of the most valuable experiences of my life. School became even more interesting when I could see how what I learn in the classroom becomes a necessary job skill.”

—Miles Thompson (Business Administration, ’20), Senior Procurement Specialist, Exelon Corporation

Miles Thompson

Stuart School of Business

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