STUDENT HANDBOOK - ITT Technical Institute

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTThrough a series of workshops, seminars, panels and other events Career Services provides information oncareer development components, such as resume writing, interviewing, professional dress, networking,occupational and industry knowledge, evaluating job offers and salary negotiations. Additionally, CareerServices and faculty provide instruction on career search development through the Professional Proceduresand Portfolio Development course material.INDIVIDUAL CAREER SEARCH ADVISINGStudents and graduates are encouraged to regularly meet with Career Services staff to receive personalizedcoaching and advice regarding their career search, and interview preparation.PRE-GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCEThe Career Services staff assists students in identifying employment opportunities involving their fields ofstudy while they pursue their programs.CAREER FAIRSThe campus may sponsor Career Fairs to help students connect with employers.CONNECTING WITH EMPLOYERSStudents may connect with employers during their education through avenues such as:· Panels, workshops and other professional development events conducted by employers;· Classroom speakers;· On/off campus interview sessions;· Field trips;· Informational Interviews; and· Company Information Sessions.CONTINUING EDUCATIONITT Technical Institute is a strong proponent of continuing education for graduates. Career Services staff willassist graduating students in exploring continuing education opportunities at ITT Technical Institute.Note: The school’s career services as specified above, are available to students and interested graduates, butthe school does not make any promise or representation whatsoever to any student or graduate: (1) that thestudent or graduate will obtain any employment, whether full-time, part-time, upon graduation, during school,related to his or her education or otherwise; or (2) regarding any career opportunity, position, salary leveland/or job title in any employment that the student or graduate may obtain, whether during school or upongraduation. No employment information or career service provided by the school to any student or graduatewill be considered by the student or graduate, either expressly or impliedly, as any: (a) guarantee or promiseof employment; (b) likelihood of employment; (c) indication of the level of employment or compensation anystudent or graduate may expect; or (d) indication of the types or job titles of positions for which students orgraduates may qualify. Students and graduates are encouraged to not place restrictions on their job searchendeavors regarding location, starting salary or specific benefits, as doing so may similarly restrictemployment options and opportunities. Any employment that a student or graduate may obtain with the helpof the school’s career services will, in all probability and likelihood, be at an entry-level position.40