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

How to Land Your First Job After College in the Age of AI
Sep 09, 2025

Yes, It’s Really Hard to Get a Job Out of College Right Now

The old career ladder is collapsing, and your parents might not understand why. 
For decades, the path into white-collar work was straightforward: you landed an internship, moved into an entry-level role, proved yourself by handling repetitive tasks, and gradually climbed the ranks. That ladder is breaking, and for today’s graduates, the first rung feels out of reach.

6 Things You Can Do This Summer to Land a Job or Internship Next Year
Jun 13, 2025

If you’re hoping to land a great internship or full-time job next year, your summer is one of the best times to start preparing—whether you’re interning, working a part-time job, or taking summer classes. What many students don’t realize is that tons of companies begin hiring for the following summer as early as August or September. That means the effort you put in now can make a big difference in your success this fall.

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How to Get Your Application for a Technical Internship Noticed During COVID-19, According to Recruiters
Michael Thomas
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, students have been dwelling in uncertainties and looking for answers. Job-searching was hard enough pre-COVID-19, yet the crisis has added onto student’s challenges and anxieties. To help students find some answers, RippleMatch hosted a Virtual Recruiter Panel for about 100 students featuring recruiters from Palo Alto Networks, Citadel and RippleMatch. The purpose of the panel was for the recruiters to share tips and advice on how to approach searching for technical internships during the current circumstances. We pulled together the top tips suggested by recruiters during the panel – if you’re looking for a technical internship, be sure to follow these best practices so that your application stands out.
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