Career Development Coaches are full-time staff members who are committed to onboarding students and alumni to the programs and services offered by Career Services. They assist with career exploration, identifying personal goals, developing leadership skills, and assisting with planning career goals.
Coaches Can
- Discuss your interests and potential careers, answer questions, administer and analyze assessments, and help you develop a career plan
- Proofread r茅sum茅, cover letters, personal statements, graduate school applications, and more
- Show you how to best navigate the Career Services website and how to sign up for and use Handshake, as well as how to get the most individual value from our workshops and services
- Conduct mock interviews and help you network with alumni and professionals within your industry
Meet with a Career Development Coach
To schedule an appointment, log in to and request an appointment under 鈥淐areer Center鈥 on the top right panel. The best way to connect with a Career Development Coach is to schedule an appointment. Students who attend drop-in hours will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Career Development Staff
Bernie Floresca
Senior Career Development Coach
Phone: 312.567.3023
Email: bfloresc@iit.edu
Emily Ginger
Mentorship Coordinator & Career Coach
Phone: 312.567.3227
Email: eginger@iit.edu
Nicholas Mancari
Director of Career & Professional Development
Phone: 312.567.5270
Email: nmancari@iit.edu
BJ Engelhardt
Executive Director
Phone: 312.567.5921
Email: jengelha@iit.edu
Peer Career Coaches (PCCs) are 老王论坛 students who are trained and supervised by Career Development Coaches. PCCs assist with practice interviews, critiquing r茅sum茅 and cover letters, and providing guidance on programs, events, and resources.