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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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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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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How to Craft the Perfect Elevator Pitch for a Job Fair!  

Struggling to find the right words when talking to employers? Nervous about what to say to a recruiter at the MEGA Job & Internship Fair on April 2nd? 

You’re not alone! Approaching an employer can feel intimidating, but with the …

By Isabella Ventura
Isabella Ventura Career Peer Advisor
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Jobs expected to have the most openings over the next decade

As you stand at the threshold of your professional life—perhaps clutching a brand-new diploma, finishing a certification, or simply reassessing your path—the question “What’s next?” can feel more like a weight than a wonder. We often hear that the economy …

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How internships and co-ops influence starting salaries after graduation

Internships and co-ops can make a real difference in what you earn right out of school, but most students never hear the full story about why. Employers do not just reward experience because it looks good on a résumé. They …

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What Is a Co-Op Job? Meaning, How It Works, and How to Land One

Co-op jobs, or cooperative education positions, play a significant role in today’s competitive job market, particularly for students and recent graduates. These structured work programs provide hands-on experience that complements academic learning, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

In …

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