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Finding a Job 101: How to Identify Opportunities and Position Yourself Competitively in Your Search
Sep 16, 2024

You go to college hoping that by the time you graduate, you’ll know exactly what you want to do and your dream job will be waiting for you. Unfortunately, that’s not always how it works out. Maybe you’ve spent your college career acquiring specific skills and you know exactly what you want to do, but you’re having trouble getting responses from employers. Maybe you’re unsure exactly what you want to do after graduation, so your job search is stalled.

12 Strong Rotational Programs to Kickstart Your Career
Sep 06, 2024

Just because you’re nearing the end of your college career and the time has come for you to search for your first full-time job, it doesn’t mean you have to box yourself into one role for the next few years. In fact, there are paid programs out there that are designed to expose bright, young talent to different departments within a company and help them determine where they might thrive — otherwise known as rotational programs

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Pfizer’s Digital Rotational Program Gives New Grads a Unique Way to Launch an Impactful Career in Tech
Kate Beckman
Deciding where to begin your career is no small decision, and if you studied computer science or another technical major, you’re likely to have a host of job opportunities to evaluate. That means that as you consider which role will give you the best shot at having a fulfilling career, you can take into account everything from the professional development opportunities to the culture to the broader mission of the company.
3 Questions to Ask in an Interview to Learn about a Company’s Culture
Kate Beckman
No matter where you start your career, your experience at a company will be influenced by that organization’s culture. Culture touches everything from a company’s values to its benefits to its broader sense of community, which means it’s essential to get to know the cornerstones of a company’s culture while in the interview process.
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.
Why Women Choose to Start Their Construction Careers in Lendlease’s Cornerstone Program
Kate Beckman
For anyone interested in shaping the places where millions of people live and work, a career in the construction industry might be an ideal fit. From office jobs to management and leadership roles to on-site work, there are countless opportunities within this industry – but all contribute to the creation of new spaces that leave a lasting impact.
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.
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