Finding a Job 101: How to Identify Opportunities and Position Yourself Competitively in Your Search
Sep 16, 2024
You go to college hoping that by the time you graduate, you’ll know exactly what you want to do and your dream job will be waiting for you. Unfortunately, that’s not always how it works out. Maybe you’ve spent your college career acquiring specific skills and you know exactly what you want to do, but you’re having trouble getting responses from employers. Maybe you’re unsure exactly what you want to do after graduation, so your job search is stalled.
12 Strong Rotational Programs to Kickstart Your Career
Sep 06, 2024
Just because you’re nearing the end of your college career and the time has come for you to search for your first full-time job, it doesn’t mean you have to box yourself into one role for the next few years. In fact, there are paid programs out there that are designed to expose bright, young talent to different departments within a company and help them determine where they might thrive — otherwise known as rotational programs.
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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.
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.
27 Companies With Standout Initiatives to Support Their Hispanic and Latinx Employees
Every year from September 15th to October 15th, the U.S. observes National Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino (increasingly referred to as Latinx) Americans. The start date of the month is significant as it recognizes the anniversaries of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, as well as Mexico’s independence on September 16th and Chile's independence on September 18th.
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.
