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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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.
28 Companies With Standout Initiatives To Hire and Support Veterans
More than 200,000 Service members transition from the military back to civilian life every year, bringing with them a valuable skill set that includes a strong work ethic, leadership ability, resilience, and problem-solving skills. However, as the Under Secretary for Benefits, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., said in the 2018 “Military to Civilian Transition” report, “While the men and women of our armed forces are better trained, better educated, and better prepared for transition than ever before, they still face unique challenges in accessing health care, attaining education, and establishing careers that necessitate definitive action to help take care of their special needs.”
15 Companies That Set Their New Employees Up For Success From Day One
Starting a new job can be intimidating and stressful for any employee, but especially so for new grads making the transition out of college. Companies with onboarding processes that set their employees up for success from day one will find their new employees are happier and more likely to stay – which is especially important as entry-level employee turnover can cost somewhere between 30-50% of the employee’s annual salary.
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.
11 Innovative Internships from Summer 2021
For the past year-and-a-half, we have seen a massive shift to virtual and hybrid work among major companies throughout the United States. For most of these companies, this past summer brought a new challenge: rethinking fun and innovative ways to work with interns. Needing to revise internship programs, companies have come up with new, creative ideas to keep their interns connected and engaged while working in an online or hybrid environment. RippleMatch spoke with eleven different internship recruiters about the things they did this year in order to create exciting programs amidst all of the challenges.
6 Reasons Why Remote Work Might Be Right For You
In the wake of the pandemic, more companies are shifting to remote work—either completely or allowing employees to choose it as an option. For example, both startups and established companies like SAP and LinkedIn have given their employees the choice to work from home permanently. As a result, more new grads can consider remote work when starting their careers. Here are a few of the ways that working remotely can benefit new grads.
4 Ways To Prepare For A Hybrid Recruiting Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed how companies recruit new talent. A combination of in-person and online strategies—-also known as hybrid recruiting—could be the norm in the future. This means for students who are seeking jobs and internships during the upcoming recruitment season, the most important thing is to be flexible. Whether you’re an incoming freshman seeking an internship or a graduating senior looking for a full-time job, here are a few tips to help you prepare for hybrid recruitment.
