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

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.

What to Do if You Don't Know What Career Path to Choose
Jun 13, 2025

Every major can prepare you for a career after college, but some majors have more structured career paths. If you majored in civil engineering or agriculture, for example, there’s a good chance you’re going to enter one of those fields. But if your major gave you the freedom to explore different career paths – maybe you majored in business management, English, or general studies – you might be left feeling unsure exactly where you fit and what you want to do after graduation.

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18 Companies That Pay for Continued Education
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While many companies have taken note that candidates today value perks like hybrid work opportunities, continued education is an often overlooked benefit. In fact, studies have found that only 29% of employees are “very satisfied” with their current employer’s career advancement opportunities, and 1 in 3 say that their company’s training opportunities are out of date. However, not only does education allow employees to invest in their career trajectory, but it also enables them to be stronger contributors to their teams.
13 Companies With Excellent New Hire Training
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Starting a new internship or job is both exciting and nerve-wracking. As a fresh hire, it is natural to seek a sense of readiness and guidance as you step into a new role, especially if you are relatively new to the labor market. Even seasoned employees need support and training when they start something new, especially since organizations all have different preferred modes of communication, use different software, and have different workplace cultures.
How to Prepare for Your Coding Interview
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For aspiring computer engineers and recent graduates who are new to the coding interview process, it can be an intimidating experience. Depending on the company, a coding interview can require a thorough knowledge of coding and algorithms and the ability to think on your feet and craft a solution during the interview. Fortunately, there are many ways to prepare so that you'll be ready to ace your next coding interview. To help you get started, we've answered some of the most commonly asked questions about coding interviews.
How to Turn Your Internship into a Full-Time Job
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Summer internships are an amazing way to gain valuable work experience and build a resourceful network. And with the right approach, you can turn that summer internship into a full-time job offer to propel your career. In fact, while it depends on the company and availability of roles, on average about 70% of interns are hired at the same company they interned with.
Program Insider: An In-Depth Look at City Teaching Alliance's Residency Program
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Working as a teacher is a highly rewarding career known for its opportunities for continuous learning and personal growth. Plus, teachers have the ability to inspire and motivate others to reach their full potential and achieve their goals, making a large difference in the world. And while all that sounds exciting, it can be difficult to know where to start your career journey as a teacher, especially if you didn’t major in education in college.
Program Insider: An In-Depth Look at Tokio Marine's Accelerate Program
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Are you a student with a passion for learning, an appetite for challenge, and a drive to kickstart your career? If so, you might find yourself drawn to the unique opportunities offered by Tokio Marine HCC's Accelerate Program.
Program Insider: An In-Depth Look at Teaching at Success Academy
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For recent college graduates looking to make a large social impact so early in their careers, few opportunities match teaching at an organization like Success Academy, the highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City.
Internship & Entry-Level Job Candidates Share How RippleMatch Helped Them Land a Role
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If you’re struggling to find a great internship or entry-level job today, you are not alone. In fact, we believe that the current job search process is broken, and applying to a bunch of opportunities and ‘getting ghosted’ shouldn’t be the norm. It’s therefore no surprise that in our latest survey of Gen Z internship and full-time job seekers, we found that candidates today are losing confidence in their job searches — and are applying to upwards of 50 opportunities before they hear back about one that fits both their skills and passions.
How to Deal With Interview Nerves as an Intern or Entry-Level Job Candidate
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Whether you're a student applying for an internship or a recent graduate seeking a full-time job, interviews can be nerve-wracking — which is completely normal. In fact, 93% of Americans experience anxiety related to job interviews. But while you may not be alone with your pre-interview butterflies, sweaty palms, and general feelings of dread, you are also not powerless to take control of your situation and enter interviews more confidently.
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