The Job Shadow Program (JSP) is back!

Students: expand your knowledge about industries, job functions, and employer culture at participating organizations via this low-stakes, high-value opportunity to peak behind the curtain! Alumni and employers: host one or more students! Learn more.

By Emily McCarthy
Emily McCarthy Senior Director, Career Development
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The Tips and Tricks of Informational Interviewing

Informational interviewing is a unique and influential networking resource in any internship journey. No matter if you’re searching for internships or already in an internship, it’s important to think about how you can stay connected and learn from others. You …

By Sarah Randolph
Sarah Randolph
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Posting on LinkedIn – You’re Not Bragging!

Why is it so hard for us to talk about our accomplishments? 

Well, no one likes a “show off”… right? From a young age, many of us have been taught that talking about ourselves is vain. It may feel uncomfortable …

By Bridget Hall Campbell
Bridget Hall Campbell
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A Streamlined Guide to More Effective Networking

For many students and professionals, “networking” can be a scary concept. However, networking is really just about making connections! Whether you’re feeling nervous about networking, are excited about networking but don’t know where to start, or want to perfect your …

By Emily McCarthy
Emily McCarthy Senior Director, Career Development
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How to Write Great Networking Emails

Networking can be difficult, but it can be made a lot easier if you know how to communicate well. To that end, here are some tips for writing great networking emails.

Networking is all about building relationships

First, it's important …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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8 Recs for Recs: The Do’s & Don’ts of Asking for a Recommendation

Whether you’re applying for an internship, full-time job, or admission to graduate school, nearly any application will ask you either for a list of references or letters of recommendation. While it may seem like your references will be doing the …

By Mary Frances Kuper
Mary Frances Kuper Associate Director, Career Curricular Initiatives
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Students and Professionals of All Ages: Why You Should Find a Career Mentor

A mentor can be a wellspring of honest wisdom — a source of helpful perspective from someone who has succeeded, critical to helping you do the same.

They say knowledge is power. They should also say that knowledge can be gleaned …

By Lacey John
Lacey John
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How Mentorship Can Enhance Your Career No Matter Your Age

On the surface, a mentoring relationship would seem to benefit the person being mentored, the party doing the learning. But the experience can provide significant professional value to both parties: mentee and mentor. “Conventional wisdom holds that just mentees benefit — …

By Lacey John
Lacey John
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10 Secrets to Successful Networking

Networking can help you meet prospective partners and stay on top of trends in your industry. Here’s the inside scoop on how to make the most of your interactions.

When we think of networking, we imagine an awkward conference cocktail hour …

By Lacey John
Lacey John
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