You're hiring much more than a degree.
When you recruit an Illinois State student, you get an employee ready to lead in the modern and global workplace.
These essential, transferrable skills are part of our campus culture and are integrated across all disciplines at Illinois State.
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Global and Intercultural Fluency
With a diverse campus population, our students value, respect, and learn from a variety of perspectives.
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Critical Thinking
We instill confidence and good-judgement from day one. Redbirds in the workforce know how to use information to overcome challenges and implement solutions.
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Communication
Whether writing a paper or presenting in front of leaders, our students know how to write, speak, and articulate their thoughts.
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Professionalism
Redbirds in the workplace are colleagues and partners. They understand what it means to take pride in their work, treat others with respect, and have personal accountability.
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Technology
Being tech savvy goes beyond knowing how to use technology. Our students know how to leverage the right technology to accomplish goals.
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Leadership
From academics to clubs and organizations, our students get real experience in leadership roles that develop their skills and help them become the kind of person others want to follow.
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Teamwork
We take a collaborative approach to learning. Our students learn how to work with lots of different people inside and outside the classroom building relationships, managing conflict, and working towards a common goal.
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Career Management
We help our students identify their strengths and values so they can go into any career with confidence and a clear understanding of all they have to offer an organization.