How much time should you spend on job boards instead of networking?

Let’s be real: spending eight hours a day hitting “Apply” on LinkedIn, Indeed, or any other job board is the fastest way to burn out and get zero results. It feels productive because you’re “doing something,” but for an early-career …

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The invisible pay cut facing new graduates – and how to navigate it

By Jasmine Escalera, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume

For many college graduates entering today’s workforce, remote work was not a luxury but the norm. In the wake of the pandemic, flexibility, autonomy, and work life balance reshaped expectations around work. Social media …

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How to stop comparing your job search to everyone else’s

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

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple way of describing something many people learn the hard way: measuring your own life against …

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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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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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Learn How The Estée Lauder Companies Champions Diversity & Career Advancement in the Beauty Industry

Like many industries, the beauty industry has grown to be one of the fastest evolving markets with consumers who demand authenticity, representation, and innovative products that fit their unique needs. At The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC), our collective vision is …

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Four ways to spring clean your resume

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com

Spring is in the air and your closet may not be the only thing needing a purge. Your resume might be due for an overhaul or at least a little freshening up. Clearing …

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Why your dream company might be hiring now (and how to check)

One of the most frustrating parts of the job search is feeling like you are always a step behind the market. You see a “Dream Company” post a role, and by the time you apply, it feels like there are …

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Template for student job seekers reaching out to alumni

When you reach out to alumni, the goal is to be respectful of their time and clear about your intentions. You aren’t asking for a job in the first email; you are asking for their perspective.

Here is a simple, …

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