Wondering what's possible after attending Illinois Tech? Check out these inspiring conversations with alumni who've created happy, successful careers and are eager to share their stories about how they navigated college and their careers. You'll hear useful tips and advice from a wide-array of people who are living proof that anything truly is possible, especially when you attend Illinois Tech.
32. Things will work out how they're supposed to - Sam Bruns
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Things will work out how they're supposed to, says Sam Bruns.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samrbruns/
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8 May 2024
31. What's your reason for waking up - Aybige Tek
What’s your reason for waking up each day? It’s a darn good question, I think.
My guest this week, Aybige Tek, knew what, how and why regarding her purpose, from the start. Not so common, but she knew it!
She was even preparing herself at an early age, drawing cities and furniture before her formal education began.
When she finally arrived, Illinois Tech helped her stay motivated all along the way.
While considering a degree, I agree with her that school needs to be meaningful and making connections along the way will help make it so.
When you’re ready to go for that new goal or job:
• A little at a time is the way to approach it
• Persistence is key but you have to reset periodically in order to get a new perspective
• Commit to doing it for a finite period of time, then tweak it if it’s not working
When considering what you want to achieve, don’t let outside parameters affect your inner power and knowing.
Practice networking, always, and pay close attention when building solid relationships. Keep going! NEVER give up.
Open and close the store every day. If you want to find out what that means, you’ll have to listen to the episode.
More info about Aybige:
She worked for big firms like https://www.pappageorgehaymes.com/ right after graduation from Illinois Tech with an H1B visa and for "Tabanlıoğlu Architects" in İstanbul among others, teaching architecture and art/design and drawing courses.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aybige-tek-0b07363/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aybige-tek-0b07363/)
Stay in touch with Career Services:
Instagram: @CareerServicesatIllinoisTech
https://www.instagram.com/careerservicesatillinoistech/
Facebook: @Career Services at Illinois Tech
https://www.facebook.com/iitcareerservices/
X: @IITCareers
https://twitter.com/IITCareers
Illinois Tech Career Services Group:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14088794/
Check out Illinois Tech Connect:
https://illinoistechconnect.iit.edu/
17 Apr 2024
30. You can lead from anywhere - Jim Muraida
My guest this week, Jim Muraida, knew he wanted to study mechanical engineering, but he did not know what kind of work he wanted to do. Sound familiar?
Then one day, a company visited the Illinois Tech campus (Sargent & Lundy), and he pursued an opportunity there.
He went from participating in a co-op program as a mechanical engineer to becoming a tennis racquet designer at Wilson Sports. He attended the US open and even met Michael Jordan and Chris Evert. I hope you’ve heard of these outstanding athletes!
After doing a lot of research and traveling to vendors and factories, Jim wanted a change. So he went from being a road warrior to a nuclear power plant lead. You’ll have to listen in to learn how.
Now “semi-retired”, he has gone back to S & L to participate in educating and mentoring others. I love that he’s giving back to a new generation of engineers. We need all the wise, experienced people we can get!
Jim recommends to give your major of study all considerations; there could be opportunities you’ve never thought of. I’m willing to bet there are!
His career tips:
Leaders can be anywhere
You may get the best advice from your peers
Get out of your comfort zone
Feedback is a gift
Don't be afraid to fail
More about Jim:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-muraida-904575130/
jemuraida@gmail.com
Stay in touch with Career Services:
Instagram: @CareerServicesatIllinoisTech
https://www.instagram.com/careerservicesatillinoistech/
Facebook: @Career Services at Illinois Tech
https://www.facebook.com/iitcareerservices/
X: @IITCareers
https://twitter.com/IITCareers
Illinois Tech Career Services Group:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14088794/
Check out Illinois Tech Connect:
https://illinoistechconnect.iit.edu/
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