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

10 Companies With Great Entry-Level Sales Roles
Jun 13, 2024

One of the best ways to begin your career is through an entry-level sales role. These roles come in many shapes and forms, giving you experience in the world of marketing and sales, and putting you on the fast-track in the world of business. Not only do you gain valuable work skills, but you also develop your ability in areas that will help you throughout your life, like persistence and persuasion. You will hone your communication ability and learn to negotiate, all while drawing on your creativity. 

Ask Gen Z: How Do I Find a Company That Will Support My Career Growth?
Apr 04, 2024

Choosing a company that supports your career growth can have an outsized impact on your professional trajectory.That’s why it’s no surprise that most Gen Z candidates today are looking for a company that not only offers competitive pay and benefits, but robust programs and initiatives to support career growth.

However, it’s not always clear which companies will be best for your career growth when you’re searching for an opportunity or interviewing with companies. So how can you do your due diligence before accepting an offer and starting with a company?

For some actionable advice, we turned to two Gen Z professionals who ended up at a company that heavily invests in their professional development and career growth. 

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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.
Tips From a Recruiter: How to Make Connections & Grow Your Professional Network
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As a college student or recent graduate, a strong professional network can jumpstart your career — from helping you discover new opportunities and career paths, to landing you an internship or job. In fact, in a recent LinkedIn survey, 73% of job seekers credited networking for helping them to get hired.
Tips From a Recruiter: How to Manage Your Time and Meet Deadlines
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Whether you are a student, intern, or even well into your first (or second) job, managing your time and meeting deadlines can be very challenging. At the same time, it's a skill you’ll need to master to achieve your professional goals and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Tips From a Recruiter: How to Make the Most of Your First Internship
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Internships are a great way to gain professional experience, meet mentors, and learn about a career path that you're interested in. In fact, they've become a central component of many college and graduate programs, with an average of 60% of students participating in an internship or co-op at some point during their higher education.
20 Quotes From Women in the Workforce to Inspire You During Your Career Search
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Women have come a long way in the workplace — now more than ever they are demanding more from their employers, taking on more leadership roles and responsibility, and serving as advocates for equality in the labor market. At the same time, they continue to face challenges at work, being more susceptible than their male colleagues to harmful microaggressions, and having their opinions questioned and judgement challenged. Plus, women still earn an average of 82 cents for every dollar earned by men.
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