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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How to Turn Your Internship into a Full-Time Job
Summer internships are an amazing way to gain valuable work experience and build a resourceful network. And with the right approach, you can turn that summer internship into a full-time job offer to propel your career. In fact, while it depends on the company and availability of roles, on average about 70% of interns are hired at the same company they interned with.
Program Insider: An In-Depth Look at City Teaching Alliance's Residency Program
Working as a teacher is a highly rewarding career known for its opportunities for continuous learning and personal growth. Plus, teachers have the ability to inspire and motivate others to reach their full potential and achieve their goals, making a large difference in the world. And while all that sounds exciting, it can be difficult to know where to start your career journey as a teacher, especially if you didn’t major in education in college.
Program Insider: An In-Depth Look at Tokio Marine's Accelerate Program
Are you a student with a passion for learning, an appetite for challenge, and a drive to kickstart your career? If so, you might find yourself drawn to the unique opportunities offered by Tokio Marine HCC's Accelerate Program.
Program Insider: An In-Depth Look at Teaching at Success Academy
For recent college graduates looking to make a large social impact so early in their careers, few opportunities match teaching at an organization like Success Academy, the highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City.
Internship & Entry-Level Job Candidates Share How RippleMatch Helped Them Land a Role
If you’re struggling to find a great internship or entry-level job today, you are not alone. In fact, we believe that the current job search process is broken, and applying to a bunch of opportunities and ‘getting ghosted’ shouldn’t be the norm. It’s therefore no surprise that in our latest survey of Gen Z internship and full-time job seekers, we found that candidates today are losing confidence in their job searches — and are applying to upwards of 50 opportunities before they hear back about one that fits both their skills and passions.
How to Deal With Interview Nerves as an Intern or Entry-Level Job Candidate
Whether you're a student applying for an internship or a recent graduate seeking a full-time job, interviews can be nerve-wracking — which is completely normal. In fact, 93% of Americans experience anxiety related to job interviews. But while you may not be alone with your pre-interview butterflies, sweaty palms, and general feelings of dread, you are also not powerless to take control of your situation and enter interviews more confidently.
Tips From a Recruiter: How to Make Connections & Grow Your Professional Network
As a college student or recent graduate, a strong professional network can jumpstart your career — from helping you discover new opportunities and career paths, to landing you an internship or job. In fact, in a recent LinkedIn survey, 73% of job seekers credited networking for helping them to get hired.
Tips From a Recruiter: How to Manage Your Time and Meet Deadlines
Whether you are a student, intern, or even well into your first (or second) job, managing your time and meeting deadlines can be very challenging. At the same time, it's a skill you’ll need to master to achieve your professional goals and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
How to Prepare for (and Ace) a Phone Screen Interview
Before the big, in-person interview with your (potential) future boss in your (potential) future office, you have to get through the screening interview. Usually taking place over the phone, though occasionally over video or in-person, a screening interview allows a recruiter or hiring manager to find out more about you and if you could be a good fit for the job.
