6 tips for what to do when an employer ghosts you

There is nothing quite as soul-crushing as nailing a third-round interview, sending a thoughtful thank-you note, and then hearing absolutely nothing for three weeks. For early-career seekers, employer ghosting feels like a personal rejection of your entire future, but the …

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Interview closing template: 4 steps to end on a high note | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep85

You’ve nailed the questions, but how do you end the interview? Don’t let a weak goodbye ruin your hard work. In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, produced by College Recruiter, we break down the ultimate closing …

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Network Like a Pro: 7 Takeaways from CSE’s Speed Networking Night

Networking can sometimes feel intimidating, but at its core it’s really just about building human connections. At CSE’s recent Speed Networking Night, Brandeis students had the opportunity to meet alumni across analytics and related fields, ask career questions, and practice …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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Why so much hiring of students and recent grads happens after February

If you’ve been applying to jobs since January with nothing but crickets in response, don’t panic. You haven’t missed the boat. In fact, for many students and recent grads, the “real” hiring season doesn’t actually kick into high gear until …

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Here’s how to make your internships stand out on your resume

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com 

When you crush your internships in college, in addition to gaining important skills and experiences, you’re simultaneously creating content for a potentially valuable resume. In turn, your resume can help open the …

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Starting your career in the age of AI: What every new grad needs to know

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com 

Not only is beginning your career an exciting time, you have the opportunity to start your professional life at a time that is unlike any other in recent history. Why? AI has …

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What Your Interview Outfit Says About You…Whether You Want It to or Not! 

My very first job out of college was as a marketing and publicity assistant at a book publishing house in New York City. I loved that job. I was a good fit for the organization and adored my colleagues and …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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How to Actually *Get* that LinkedIn Premium Offer

So you know that LinkedIn is giving away Premium to students… 🙌

…but, alas, Microsoft is making it hard to actually get it! 🤦‍♂️

So to help you avoid all the pitfalls, I’ve created a step-by-step guide:

1️⃣ Create a …

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Networking without feeling fake: How to build genuine connections as a student

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

As a college student, you get all kinds of advice to start networking. Alumni events, on-campus conferences, and job fairs are all opportunities that faculty and staff encourage you …

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12 common mistakes students make when applying for internships (and how to avoid them)

Hey there, future go-getters! It’s Anita Jobb here from College Recruiter.

Grab a coffee—or a heavily caffeinated energy drink, I know how finals week gets—and let’s have a real talk.

It’s internship season. I can practically feel the collective anxiety …

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