9 common interview questions career service offices help students prepare to answer

If the idea of going through your first job interviews makes you break out in a cold sweat, you’re definitely not alone. Job interviews are nerve-wracking even for experienced professionals, and even more so when you’re a student just entering …

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Peer-powered Advice to Make the Most of Your Next Industry Trek

The CSE hosted some great Industry Treks this fall, including visits to Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, BNP Paribas, Wayfair, London Economics International and AEW Capital Management

Now that the semester is winding down, we asked students who attended this year’s …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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Don’t ditch the cover letter. It could be exactly what gets you hired.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume

You might have heard this before: “Don’t bother with a cover letter. No one reads them.” But here is the truth – cover letters are not dead. In fact, a well-crafted cover letter …

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Interested in Consulting? Resume and Cover Letter Tips from VAULT

Interested in consulting and want to take your application materials to the next level? Check out this recent blog post from VAULT (also known as Firsthand). As someone who looks at a LOT of resumes on a regular basis, some …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Associate Director, Strategy and Operations
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8 Strategies for Overcoming Job Search Anxiety

Job searching can be stressful, whether you’re a first-time job seeker or a seasoned professional looking for a change of pace. Between tailoring your resume, filling out endless applications, and preparing for interviews, the entire process can feel like a …

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How to write a cover letter that gets you noticed

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com 

The current job market is hard, particularly for early career professionals. Recent data shows that the unemployment rate for new college graduates is 4.8%, higher than the overall unemployment rate of 4.1%. …

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Searching for a Summer 2026 Internship?

Have you applied for summer 2026 internships yet? If not, I encourage you to start today. While you’ve missed the deadlines for some finance, consulting and tech roles at larger firms, there are still plenty of active opportunities out there …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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How can I get experience if no one will hire me? | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep60

This episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast tackles the longstanding dilemma of needing experience to secure a job, while often needing a job to gain that very experience. Our hosts delve into a crucial shift in the 2025 …

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Help! I’m Procrastinating…

I don’t know about you, but I am a master at procrastination. I always have been. Fear of failure, decision fatigue and perfectionism often reign their ugly heads when it comes to completing a major task. This proved true in …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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How to Keep Your Career Options Open in a Narrowing Job Market

In today’s world, career stability isn’t what it used to be. Entire industries can shift in just a few years. New technology may also change how you work, and global events can turn strong markets upside down overnight. So how …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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