Your resume is perfect, but will your references ghost you? Learn how to pick advocates who actually help you get hired, not hurt your chances.
Resume? Check. Cover letter? Check. But don’t let a bad reference ruin your job search. …
You applied. You followed up. Maybe you even had a solid first-round interview. And then — nothing. 📭
No reply. No rejection. Just silence.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not the problem. Recruiter ghosting is …
It’s late April. You don’t have a summer 2026 internship yet. And every time you open your laptop, the anxiety hits a little harder.
Here’s the truth: you’re not done. Not even close. Companies are still hiring for summer 2026 …
You apply to a job. It seems like a good fit. Maybe even a great fit. Or even a too-good-to-be-true fit. The recruiter is impressed. Maybe even too impressed. They ask if you’d mind switching from communicating by email to …
Being rejected for a role you’ve spent years preparing for, or having your ideas turned down, is often devastating. It can make you question your direction, skills, and even your value.
However, it may also be a turning point for …
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 …
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When you are early in your career, it is easy to fixate on the base salary. I get it. That number is front and center, and it feels like the clearest way to compare one job to another. But real …
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Why listen to podcasts when you’re job/internship hunting or thinking about your career?
Podcasts provide flexibility because you can listen while commuting, doing laundry, washing dishes, walking to class, exercising, or simply …
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If you are interviewing with several companies at the same time, you might start to feel anxious about potentially receiving more than one job offer. What should you share with your interviewers at each company? What if you receive an …
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When you receive a job offer, it can be very easy to focus mainly on the annual salary amount. In order to make a well-informed decision about whether you will accept the offer, it is in your best interests to …
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Has your graduate recently finished college and is now struggling to find their footing in the job market? Supporting them effectively during this transition requires a careful balance of guidance and independence. Here’s how to navigate this:
Helping vs. Doing: …
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You applied for a great job through a company’s website and completed all their interviews. The hiring manager has just called to verbally extend you the job offer and she is emailing you the official offer letter for your signature. …
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Are you ready to start investing in your retirement? While you might know that you should save for when you’re too old to work, understanding the savings options of 401(a) vs. a 401(k) can feel like a job in and …
Negotiating your salary when you get a new job offer can be nerve-wracking. However, there are proven techniques that can help you effectively negotiate. And below are seven of these techniques that will go a long way toward improving your offer.
1. Find …
I want to remind everyone of the importance of being vigilant and watching out for any potential job scams and other email hoaxes. As a reminder, the Career Services and Internship Program team utilizes a comprehensive vetting process to review …
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