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Articles and guides that will help you find opportunities, master the interview process, and build an amazing career.

How to Make a Great First Impression at Your Internship
May 02, 2025

Embarking on an internship is a pivotal moment in your career journey. It’s your chance to gain real-world experience, develop key skills, and make meaningful connections in your field. But when it comes to making a strong first impression, the advice out there can feel a little too obvious.

How to Deal With Questions About Your Job Search During the Holidays
Dec 03, 2024

The holiday season is a time for joy and festivities. Until an extended family member asks the dreaded question over dinner: "So, how is your job search coming along?"

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3 Signs You Should Pursue a Career in Biotech
Kate Beckman
Students majoring in engineering or science-related fields have countless directions they can take their careers, from clinical work to research to manufacturing to corporate roles. With so many opportunities available, it’s not always easy to discern which professional path is the right one. But internship experiences, academic classes, and personal preferences can help uncover which direction a student should take their career after graduating.
10 Companies That Are Still Hiring For Entry-level Jobs And Internships During COVID-19
Kate Beckman
For many college students, spring semester is prime job hunting season. But the outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S. has complicated this process considerably, making it even more difficult for college students to navigate their job or internship search.
How Your Job Search Will (and Won’t) Change During Coronavirus
Kate Beckman
As the number of cases of the novel coronavirus continue to increase in the U.S., many colleges and universities across the country are switching to online classes, suspending events, and even asking students to vacate campus for the remainder of the semester to mitigate risk. While these changes are undoubtedly a major adjustment academically and socially, they also have a major impact on juniors and seniors who planned to lock down a job or internship during spring semester.
10 Companies With Standout Internship Programs
Kate Beckman
Internships are a great way to gain real-world experience while also exploring your career interests. However, not all internships provide the same level of professional development and growth, as it depends on how much a company invests in their program. Internships featuring things like professional development programs, mentorships, a robust company culture, and a focus on real work (not coffee runs!) are the internships to look out for. While those may seem few and far between, there are a ton of great companies across industries who are investing in their future workforce through internships. We rounded up 10 of those companies – read on to learn about what makes their internships stand out.
Why Three College Graduates Turned Down Offers at Top Consulting and Tech Firms
Kate Beckman
Choosing the right opportunity out of college is essential to establishing a long-term, upward career trajectory.
3 Reasons All Liberal Arts Majors Should Consider Starting Their Career at PURE Insurance
Kate Beckman
There are countless career options for liberal arts majors. A well-rounded education makes you an attractive candidate for positions that require strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and ability to learn, meaning you could be a great fit for a lot of different roles and companies.
A Guide To Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile To Stand Out During Your Job Search
Kate Beckman
If you want to optimize your chances of getting a great job or internship, it’s time to invest some time in your LinkedIn profile. Filling out the basic information on your profile is just the start – to stand out to employers and recruiters, you need to go the extra mile. Current university recruiter Daniel Shoch shares the best practices of filling out the different sections on LinkedIn to get your profile noticed by both recruiters and hiring managers.
Management Roles Aren’t Only For Business Majors – 4 Signs You Should Pursue a Career in Leadership
Kate Beckman
If you’ve never taken an Econ or business class, would you ever think you could one day successfully run a business? For many liberal arts and STEM majors the answer is, unfortunately, no. Careers in management, leadership, or operations are often thought to require specific training, but in reality, students from all majors and backgrounds can grow into successful managers and executives.
4 Ways to Learn About a Company’s Culture Before You Accept a Job Offer
Kate Beckman
When researching a job opening, your focus is often on the responsibilities of the job, the location, and how much it pays. While the what and where of a job is important, it’s also important to discover what makes up the company’s culture as you move through the interview process.
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