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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Innovative Companies to Launch Your Technology Career
In such a fast-paced and constantly-evolving industry like tech, it can be hard to get your foot in the door. It can be scary to try your hand in the startup world, but legacy companies can make securing a job feel as competitive as your favorite reality dating show. How do you know where to invest your energy? Where is the best place for you to land when you’re eager to gain some hands-on experience?
7 Companies That Are Transforming Their Industries
Young people are redefining their expectations of labor, the workplace, and leadership – and it’s only natural that companies and organizations are also facing a reckoning and seeking greater alignment in their brands, values, missions, and visions. We’ve compiled a list of seven impressive companies in a variety of fields that are transforming their industries through innovation and leading us into the future.
6 Companies With Unique Internship Opportunities
Ask almost any recent college grad what was most helpful in getting them started in their career, and they’ll tell you: a good internship.
How to Evaluate and Select a Company To Start and Grow Your Career At
The recruitment process is a two-way street, and candidates should be evaluating companies just as much as employers are evaluating them. But what criteria should you look for when figuring out if a prospective employer is a good fit for you? And how can you find the information you need to make an informed decision?
Why You Should Consider Relocating For Your First Job
Work location is a major factor for anyone undergoing a job search. New remote work policies may enable employees at some companies to live and work wherever they want, while on-site and hybrid work schedules at other employers offer valuable team-building and skill-building opportunities to take advantage of at a specific office location. Whether you are searching for a job that takes place remotely, on-site, or some combination of the two, there’s one thing all of these have in common—you will still need to decide where to live when you start working.
The 2021 Next Gen 100: The Top Workplaces For The Next Generation of Talent
We’re excited to announce our 2021 list of the top workplaces for Generation Z: ‘The Next Gen 100.’ We set out to create the Top 100 Next Gen Workplaces list to recognize organizations that are building standout workplaces for the next generation of talent—you.
Choosing Impact: How Roivant Empowers Analysts To Make a Difference
High-performing students tend to gravitate toward a few careers after college. Structured analyst, consulting, or business rotational programs are an attractive option for many top graduates. These programs provide new grads with experience and a career roadmap, setting them up for success after they put in a couple years of work. But they often come at a price.
Get Ahead In Your Job Search With Our Fall Career Week Roundup
Job searching can be stressful. That’s why we gathered representatives from over fifty companies hiring on RippleMatch to provide some useful tips and information for internship and job seekers during our Fall Career Week. During these sessions, recruiters shared what roles they’re hiring for, what they look for in candidates, and what you can do today to help you stand out in the hiring process.
Announcing a Revolutionary New User Experience on RippleMatch
RippleMatch has launched a revolutionary new job search experience, making it easier than ever to find your dream job. Don't waste time applying at companies you'll never hear back from — RippleMatch flips the process, scanning thousands of opportunities to bring the best matches directly to you.
