FirstHand, First-Hand! | CSE Resource of the Month Series

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Formerly known as Vault, FirstHand is a virtual career engagement platform. The goals of this platform include equalizing access to important career insights, expert guidance, and connections to help students. Want to navigate your career from a position of strength, knowledge, and assurance? Check out FirstHand!

Firsthand features include:

  • COMPANY RANKINGS & PROFILES:  Find out where real people really love to work and what might make an employer the right employer for you.
  • JOBS & INTERNSHIPS: Find great jobs you won’t find elsewhere and get all the details on the top internship programs.
  • EXCLUSIVE EVENTS: Attend private events and have one-on-one interactions with recruiters and employees from the top ranked companies.
  • CAREER GUIDES & ADVICE: Get resume and cover letter templates, interviewing guides, and guides to a wide range of industries and roles.
  • Not sure where to start? Here are some pointers… 

Register for FirstHand

Click here to register for FirstHand! Accounts are free for Business School students. Note: you have to update your password if you have not accessed Vault since they switched over to their new platform. 

Featured Articles

Check out featured articles pertaining to a wide range of career related topics. From salary negotiation to money management, this section has a plethora of helpful information.

Jobs you may like 

Similar to HandShake, you can use FirstHand as another job search tool. Filter by type of role, location, employment type, etc.

Vault Guides 

The Vault Guides are an extremely valuable resource within FirstHand that can be helpful at any point in your career journey. Use these guides for general or targeted research, especially during your interview process. Know all of the key facts about the organization you are interviewing for, how they compare to their competitors, and use this information to brainstorm questions for your interviewer. 

January’s Resource of the Month was brought to you by CSE Career Captain and BA ‘22, MA ’23, Stephanie Borr! Learn more about Steph here.

 

By Stephanie Borr
Stephanie Borr Former CSE Career Captain, News Crew