My Undocumented Life

“One of the largest online platforms serving undocumented community members,” My Undocumented Life is where you can learn about scholarships and job opportunities, and find hundreds of articles and resources.

By Juliette Kniola
Juliette Kniola Assistant Director of Career Services
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Landing the Internship is Just the Beginning

from Phil Blair at The San Diego Union Tribune, August 21, 2023

Yes, we require internships as part of your degree program. Yes, that means you’re always keeping your eyes and ears open to opportunities that might be a good …

By Juliette Kniola
Juliette Kniola Assistant Director of Career Services
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Top 10 Companies in Chicago Sponsoring H-1B Visas in 2023

We know that many of our students are interested in the Chicago market when they’re seeking employment. Check out who’s hiring international students in the Windy City, the latest list from Interstride. (image by Interstride)

By Juliette Kniola
Juliette Kniola Assistant Director of Career Services
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America’s Best Employers for Women

“To help women identify companies that serve their needs—and for companies to evaluate their own treatment of women in their workforce—Forbes has created its annual ranking of America’s Best Employers for Women.” Read the entire article at forbes.com.

By Juliette Kniola
Juliette Kniola Assistant Director of Career Services
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Top 15 Informational Interview Questions to Ask (and Why)

Informational interviews put you in the driver’s seat. They are phenomenal opportunities to find out more about a job, career path, industry, or company you’re interested in. But any interview is often only as good as the questions the interviewer …

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How to use Teal (a useful job tracker)

Teal is a job tracker that students can use to organize and keep track of jobs and internships that they have applied for. This tool helps students have a more productive job search by allowing them to bookmark jobs with …

By Lauren Johnson
Lauren Johnson Peer Educator
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To Ace Your Next Interview for a Management Position, Be Ready to Answer These 10 Questions

Interviewing for a management position? Even if you’ve never been a manager before, you’ll want to clearly demonstrate to the interviewers your managerial skills and leadership philosophy.

This article will reveal 10 questions you should reflect on and be prepared …

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What is a CV?

As you design and launch your job search, you may see job postings refer to a CV or Curriculum Vitae.  The CV is different from the resume and it is important for candidates to understand how to prepare a CV …

By June Coleman
June Coleman Assistant Director of Career Services
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Book Insights: Next Move, Best Move by Kimberly B. Cummings

The book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into A Career You’ll Love, by Kimberly B. Cummings, is a specific and effective framework designed to help guide professionals towards unlocking the full potential of their career.

Career transitions can be challenging …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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