How to Get an Internship With No Experience: A Realistic Guide for 2026

You’re staring at your laptop screen, cursor blinking in an empty resume document. Every internship posting you’ve seen asks for “prior experience,” but here’s the catch-22: how do you get experience without experience?

Here’s the truth: you have more to …

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AI for interview prep: 4 strategies to ace the conversation | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep83

Nervous about your next interview? Discover how Generative AI can level the playing field for students and help you land that entry-level job.

Interviews bring significant stress, but tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity can act as your personal career coach. …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How Students Actually Get Internships: Real Strategies That Work

You’ve Been Searching for a Month. Here’s What’s Actually Working.

Scrolling through internship postings for weeks with nothing to show for it? You’re definitely not alone. Most students treat the internship hunt like a numbers game: blast out applications, cross …

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Hiring Freezes: What are they? What can I do in the meantime?

We aren’t the only thing freezing this Winter. A term you may have heard recently in conversations regarding the job market, is something called a hiring freeze. Indeed.com defines a hiring freeze as:  

“When a company temporarily stops hiring new employees for open roles. While a company may …

By Samuel Arruda
Samuel Arruda Career & Life Design Advisor
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18 resume changes you should make to get past the ATS filters…and why

Think of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as the digital bouncer of the modern job market. It’s a software powerhouse used by almost all large corporations and most medium-sized companies to organize, search, and rank the massive influx of resumes …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Tips to Prepare for the MEGA Job & Internship Fair!

As you get ready for the Mega Job & Internship Fair on April 2, 2026 (12 PM – 3 PM, Tinsley Center Gym), being prepared is key to making a strong impression at the job fair. Here are some important tips:

By Alyvia Nater
Alyvia Nater Career Peer Advisor
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New Year’s Resolutions!

As we transition from 2025 to 2026, you may have already begun to list some New Year’s Resolutions for yourself. Maybe you want to pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read, make a new workout schedule, learn how to bake, or pick up a new hobby. Whatever your own personal goals may …

By Samuel Arruda
Samuel Arruda Career & Life Design Advisor
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Winter Break Plans

Finally we are edging toward Winter Break!   For many of us – students, faculty and staff – these Breaks may give us a little breathing room to slow down and relax, eat well, and refresh.  Even if you are working part or full-time during the Break – like I did …

By Carol Crosby
Carol Crosby Associate Director, Life Design @BSU
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How to Make the Most of Your Winter Break

Winter break is an excellent time to relax, recharge, and spend time with the people who matter most. At the same time, if you’re also looking to make the most of your time away from campus, here are a few …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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AI’s impact on the early career job market

While many worry about AI replacing jobs, the reality is more complex. On this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss how AI is transforming industries by automating tasks, which requires professionals to adapt, rather than replacing …

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Internships Available in Washington, D.C. 

Spend a summer or semester in Washington, D.C. with the Academic Internship Program, and set yourself apart in today’s competitive job market. 

We understand that launching your career goes far beyond just landing an internship. The Academic Internship Program delivers a …

By Jill Satamraju
Jill Satamraju Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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Interested in International Affairs & Global Careers?

Consider building your resume by completing a Study Abroad experience.  Bridgewater students have many options when it comes to studying abroad! We offer programs at more than 300 programs in 60-plus countries around the world. Programs range in length from one week to …

By Jill Satamraju
Jill Satamraju Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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How Getting Involved on Campus Can Jumpstart Your Career

Getting involved or working on campus is one of the best ways to prepare for your future career. Whether you’re leading a student organization, working in a campus office, or volunteering, these experiences help you develop powerful skills such as …

By Alyvia Nater
Alyvia Nater Career Peer Advisor
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Meet Our Panelists! Career Pathways in the Helping Professions Panel 

We are excited to introduce the distinguished panelists joining us to share their career journeys and insights into the helping professions. 

Dr. David J. O’Malley
Professor of Social Work 

Education: 

Bio: Dr. O’Malley has extensive experience working with community …

By Joshua Richards
Joshua Richards Graduate Assistant
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Upcoming Event: Discover Career Pathways in the Helping Professions

Are you exploring careers in mental health counseling, social work, psychology, school adjustment counseling or related helping professions? The Bridgewater State University Career Services Office is hosting a Career Pathways in the Helping Professions Panel to help you navigate your …

By Joshua Richards
Joshua Richards Graduate Assistant
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