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.
All Articles
Tips From a Recruiter: How to Make Connections & Grow Your Professional Network
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
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
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
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.
How to Follow Up After an Interview or Career Fair to Impress a Recruiter
You've done all the hard work of landing an interview (and going through with it!) or attending a career fair and making some new connections. Now it's time to follow up and make a good impression on the recruiter(s) you spoke to. But what's the best way to do that after the conversation(s) is over? Standing out from the competition requires that you reach out in a timely manner and show the recruiter(s) that you are serious about the position. To help you along, here are some tips on how to successfully follow up after an interview or career fair.
Networking 101: The Most Effective Ways to Introduce Yourself and Stand Out When Networking
Networking can seem confusing and overwhelming. As college students, many of us have little to no experience in the professional world outside of college, which is why networking is so important: It can help us to stand out amongst the crowd. However, as full-time students, it can be tricky to find the perfect way to introduce yourself to an industry professional. Although it can seem daunting, when you break it down, it’s all about presenting yourself in the most effective manner to professionals in your field.
Communities, Organizations, and Mental Health Resources for Black Professionals
Starting a career in the current economic landscape is undoubtedly challenging. And between an uncertain economy, layoffs across tech, and the day-to-day challenges in any job, every professional needs a support system.
7 Ways College Students Can Land an Internship in 2023
Interning in college is an invaluable opportunity for you to gain meaningful experiences while developing skills that will serve you in your future endeavors. And today, over 60% of students participate in internships during their college careers. But with so many options and so much competition, how can you make sure you stand out and get the internship you want?
5 Benefits of Interning in College
Whether you’ve just begun your college career, or you’re nearing the end of your higher education, you’ve probably either interned at one or more companies, or have considered applying to an internship program. Either way, it’s important that you take the time to acknowledge exactly how an internship can benefit you, so that you can enter your next opportunity with the right mindset, and be prepared to talk about your experiences with future employers. For example, an internship you accepted over one summer may have taught you that you actually want to switch majors, and that’s ok. That story will help companies that you want to work for in the future better understand your educational journey. Read more on that — and other benefits of interning — below.
