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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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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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