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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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.
17 Companies Headquartered in the Carolinas You Have to Check Out
As we’ve seen folks flee from big cities during the COVID-19 pandemic, other areas in the United States have flourished. For instance, North Carolina has continued its transformation to a tech hotspot, welcoming new employees as they seek relocation.
8 Unique Ways Companies Welcomed their Interns in 2021
Internships are an invaluable learning opportunity for students and should be taken seriously. But the most impactful internships are also a lot of fun! A summer internship is an experience that students will remember for the rest of their lives, starting from their official welcome into the organization.
10 Companies that Prioritize Recruiting from HBCUs
It’s no surprise that Historically Black Colleges and Universities are a great source of career-ready talent. In fact, 25% of all African Americans with STEM degrees graduate from HBCUs. With over 100 HBCUs across 20 states, there’s no shortage of schools for companies to recruit from. However, while HBCUs are gaining in national prominence, they’re unfortunately still overlooked by some companies in their recruiting efforts. Those companies that do prioritize recruiting from HBCUs hire top-notch candidates who bring a diversity of skill and experience to the team. Here are 10 companies who are committed to recruiting from HBCUs.
30 Companies That Offer Exceptional Professional Development Programs for Entry-Level Employees
For students deciding where to begin their careers, professional development opportunities can really make a company stand out. While things like company culture and job security are important, structured opportunities to progress in a career can pay dividends – and students are aware just how valuable these opportunities for growth can be.
10 Career Ideas for STEM Majors
STEM majors have many career options after graduation, both in STEM roles and in alternative fields. Luckily for grads with science, engineering, technology or math degrees, the job outlook remains very positive. STEM occupations are slated to grow at more than double the rate of non-STEM jobs over the next ten years, and the median salary for STEM roles is significantly higher than non-STEM positions. This isn’t necessarily surprising, as many STEM jobs require extensive training and education in the field.
12 Companies With A Strong Commitment to the Environment
It’s no secret that the environmental impact of the corporate world can be significant. And job seekers are noticing. A 2019 Deloitte Study showed that one in four millennials and Gen Zs believe that companies should do their part to stop climate change and help the environment, but only 12% believe that corporations are actually working to actively be sustainable. RippleMatch’s Gen Z Job Seeker Report mirrors these results, with almost a third of respondents from the class of 2021 citing a company’s social impact initiatives as a factor in their job search. As the workforce becomes more socially conscious, job seekers are paying more attention to companies’ sustainability initiatives.
