--- title: Career Advice (24) description: Articles and guides that will help you find opportunities, master the interview process, and build an amazing career. (24) image: https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/RippleMatch%20Logo%20Square%20-%202024%20Onwards.png --- # Career Advice 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](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/close-up-people-discussing.jpg) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-to-land-your-first-job-after-college-in-the-age-of-ai) ##### [ How to Land Your First Job After College in the Age of AI ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/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](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-733856.jpg) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/things-you-can-do-this-summer-to-land-a-job-or-internship-next-year) ##### [ 6 Things You Can Do This Summer to Land a Job or Internship Next Year ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/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. ## All Articles Filter by [![How One Company is Showing Graduates They Don’t Have to Move to Silicon Valley to Work for a Startup](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Imported_Blog_Media/09b79f43-original-scaled.jpe) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-one-company-is-showing-graduates-they-dont-have-to-move-to-silicon-valley-to-work-for-a-startup-09b79f43) ##### [ How One Company is Showing Graduates They Don’t Have to Move to Silicon Valley to Work for a Startup ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-one-company-is-showing-graduates-they-dont-have-to-move-to-silicon-valley-to-work-for-a-startup-09b79f43) [![Kate Beckman](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Kate%20Headshot-1.png) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/author/kate-beckman) Kate Beckman Aug 13, 2018 When thinking of the typical startup location, two things usually come to mind: a college dorm room, or Silicon Valley. Pop culture has ingrained in us the idea that innovation starts in a dorm room or a garage, and then moves on to Silicon Valley when it’s ready. The reality, though, is that innovative new businesses are popping up everywhere across the country and taking the startup stereotypes back from Silicon Valley. [![How to Maintain a Relationship with Your Internship Supervisor After the Internship Ends](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Imported_Blog_Media/8adeb357-original-2.jpe) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-to-maintain-a-relationship-with-your-internship-supervisor-after-the-internship-ends-8adeb357) ##### [ How to Maintain a Relationship with Your Internship Supervisor After the Internship Ends ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-to-maintain-a-relationship-with-your-internship-supervisor-after-the-internship-ends-8adeb357) [![Kate Beckman](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Kate%20Headshot-1.png) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/author/kate-beckman) Kate Beckman Aug 06, 2018 Your internship is coming to a close and a new semester is on the horizon – you’re probably already thinking of being back on campus and how you’ll balance classes, clubs and a social life. But if you’re a junior or senior, you also might already be thinking of next year’s internship or job and how to get it. [![4 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Rotational Program After College](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Imported_Blog_Media/84b6fd85-original-2-scaled.jpe) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/4-reasons-why-you-should-consider-a-rotational-program-after-college-84b6fd85) ##### [ 4 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Rotational Program After College ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/4-reasons-why-you-should-consider-a-rotational-program-after-college-84b6fd85) [![Kate Beckman](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Kate%20Headshot-1.png) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/author/kate-beckman) Kate Beckman Jul 31, 2018 Picture this: You’re nearing the end of your college career and you’re not sure which job would be the best fit for you. You’re smart and driven, and based on your previous experiences, you think you could do well in a variety of positions. Instead of boxing yourself into one role for a few years, why not apply for a rotational program? [![How Being a Woman in Gaming Shaped My Interest in a Tech Career](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Imported_Blog_Media/f4fb078e-original-scaled.jpe) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-being-a-woman-in-gaming-shaped-my-interest-in-a-tech-career-f4fb078e) ##### [ How Being a Woman in Gaming Shaped My Interest in a Tech Career ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-being-a-woman-in-gaming-shaped-my-interest-in-a-tech-career-f4fb078e) [![RippleMatch](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/RippleMatch%20Logo%20-%202022-2.png) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/author/ripplematch) RippleMatch Jul 24, 2018 Amber, 21, is a computer science major at Wellesley College and a summer 2018 intern at Qualtrics. She’s had an interest in technology since she was young, largely driven by her interest in gaming. Here, she explains how gaming drove her to start her career in tech, and what she’s learned along the way. [![Why Student Leaders Should Consider Joining Teach for America After College](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Imported_Blog_Media/2b7e62e5-original-2.jpe) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/why-student-leaders-should-consider-joining-teach-for-america-after-college-2b7e62e5) ##### [ Why Student Leaders Should Consider Joining Teach for America After College ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/why-student-leaders-should-consider-joining-teach-for-america-after-college-2b7e62e5) [![Kate Beckman](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Kate%20Headshot-1.png) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/author/kate-beckman) Kate Beckman Jul 09, 2018 Whether you dream of becoming a politician, principal or the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, there’s no singular path to becoming a leader. [![How I Balanced a Rewarding Biotech Internship and My Senior Year of College](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Imported_Blog_Media/660ee583-original-scaled.jpe) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-i-balanced-a-rewarding-biotech-internship-and-my-senior-year-of-college-660ee583) ##### [ How I Balanced a Rewarding Biotech Internship and My Senior Year of College ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-i-balanced-a-rewarding-biotech-internship-and-my-senior-year-of-college-660ee583) [![RippleMatch](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/RippleMatch%20Logo%20-%202022-2.png) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/author/ripplematch) RippleMatch Jun 14, 2018 When I first started working at Roivant as a Development intern at the beginning of my last semester of college, I had no idea what to expect. I was told I’d be helping “cross-functionally” wherever people needed me. Between taking full-time classes, handling all my extracurricular activities, and trying to make the most out of my last semester at Duke University, I was worried I’d be overwhelmed by work or that I’d be given only small projects that would be of little value to the company. Fortunately, neither of these things happened, and I’ve learned so much from my few months here. My project leaders were flexible enough to accommodate my schedule as well as thoughtful enough to carefully pick my projects so that I’d get the most out of the 10-20 hours I could come into the office every week. [![6 Things You Should Know About a Company Before Your Job Interview](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Imported_Blog_Media/2b5b52c4-original.jpe) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/6-things-you-should-know-about-a-company-before-your-job-interview-2b5b52c4) ##### [ 6 Things You Should Know About a Company Before Your Job Interview ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/6-things-you-should-know-about-a-company-before-your-job-interview-2b5b52c4) [![Kate Beckman](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Kate%20Headshot-1.png) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/author/kate-beckman) Kate Beckman Jun 03, 2018 Congrats – your application and cover letter stood out enough to get you the interview. On top of preparing the answers to these common interview questions and figuring out an outfit, it’s important to do your due diligence on the company you’re hoping gives you an offer. While you can’t predict every question that will come your way, there are some key things you should know about a company before interviewing with them. Not only will this inform your answers and help you ask more intelligent questions, it can reduce the chance that you’ll be blindsided if the interviewer asks you about their mission statement. [![12 Quotes to Inspire You When Starting a New Job](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Imported_Blog_Media/1574dbae-original.jpe) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/12-quotes-to-inspire-you-when-starting-a-new-job-1574dbae) ##### [ 12 Quotes to Inspire You When Starting a New Job ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/12-quotes-to-inspire-you-when-starting-a-new-job-1574dbae) [![Kate Beckman](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Kate%20Headshot-1.png) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/author/kate-beckman) Kate Beckman May 25, 2018 The offer letter is signed, the tassel is turned, and the first day of a new internship or entry-level job is right around the corner. After years of hard work, all-nighters, and yes, a lot of fun, college is over and your career is starting. Along with excitement, you’re probably feeling a bit nervous and maybe even wondering if they picked the right person for the job. Before your first day, read through these quotes and remember you wouldn’t have gotten this far in the first place without a very specific person – you! [![How to Choose the Right Person to Be a Professional Reference](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Imported_Blog_Media/a5207c2b-original-scaled.jpe) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-to-choose-the-right-person-to-be-a-professional-reference-a5207c2b) ##### [ How to Choose the Right Person to Be a Professional Reference ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/how-to-choose-the-right-person-to-be-a-professional-reference-a5207c2b) [![Kate Beckman](https://8139278.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8139278/Kate%20Headshot-1.png) ](https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/author/kate-beckman) Kate Beckman May 24, 2018 Having outstanding references is a key component of securing a full-time job offer. 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