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Articles and guides that will help you find opportunities, master the interview process, and build an amazing career.

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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Industry Guide: Careers in Insurance
RippleMatch
In a world which is filled with unexpected risks, many people are looking for ways to keep their money safe and reduce their chance of experiencing financial losses. Insurance is the field which helps people and companies protect themselves from unexpected risks, by allowing customers to purchase insurance products and receive financial claims if a loss arises.
How To Stand Out To Recruiters at Virtual Events
RippleMatch
With career fairs and info sessions taking place online, forming personal connections with recruiters might feel like a challenge. But it's possible to stand out from the virtual crowd and increase your chances of landing an interview even without a face-to-face meeting.
Pfizer’s Digital Rotational Program Gives New Grads a Unique Way to Launch an Impactful Career in Tech
Kate Beckman
Deciding where to begin your career is no small decision, and if you studied computer science or another technical major, you’re likely to have a host of job opportunities to evaluate. That means that as you consider which role will give you the best shot at having a fulfilling career, you can take into account everything from the professional development opportunities to the culture to the broader mission of the company.
50 Companies That Put on Awesome Remote Internships
RippleMatch
Taking an entire internship program online isn't easy. But when COVID-19 forced work & life online back in March, thousands of companies had to quickly adapt their internship programs to the circumstances. For the employers that were able to keep their internship programs running, they were tasked with figuring out everything from remote work logistics to programming changes to online community building. Despite these challenges, companies rose to the occasion and gave their interns a truly unforgettable summer, both personally and professionally.
3 Questions to Ask in an Interview to Learn about a Company’s Culture
Kate Beckman
No matter where you start your career, your experience at a company will be influenced by that organization’s culture. Culture touches everything from a company’s values to its benefits to its broader sense of community, which means it’s essential to get to know the cornerstones of a company’s culture while in the interview process.
3 Signs You Should Pursue a Career in Biotech
Kate Beckman
Students majoring in engineering or science-related fields have countless directions they can take their careers, from clinical work to research to manufacturing to corporate roles. With so many opportunities available, it’s not always easy to discern which professional path is the right one. But internship experiences, academic classes, and personal preferences can help uncover which direction a student should take their career after graduating.
The Top 5 Job search lessons from the 2008 Recession
RippleMatch
With a previously rosy job market facing the highest unemployment levels in decades due to COVID-19, many new graduates and college seniors are experiencing a sudden need to change their job search strategies. Some strategies which were not necessary only a few months ago are now critical for candidates seeking new career opportunities while competing with millions of others who are unemployed.
Where Will the Jobs Be? 6 Ways Job Seekers Can Stay Ahead of the COVID-19 Curve
RippleMatch
With the economic turbulence caused by COVID-19, many job seekers, including college students, are wondering where to look for potential new opportunities. While the job market is greatly in flux and hard to predict, savvy job seekers may think about how the pandemic is shaping society to attempt to predict where the jobs might be in the future. By looking ahead, they can build connections with the strongest employers and prepare themselves for new opportunities which might emerge.
12 Tips for Succeeding in a Virtual Final Round Interview
RippleMatch
If you have been invited for a final round interview, congratulations! It means you have presented yourself well so far and the company thinks you may be a great fit for the role. You should commend yourself for making it this far, but don’t get overconfident. At this stage, you will be up against the strongest competition.
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