Don’t Wait! It’s Time to Start Applying for Summer 2023 Internships and Jobs

The time to start looking for jobs and internships is now.  No matter if you are a new or returning student, the majority of the top consulting and finance firms have begun their search and hiring process for Summer 2023 …

By Ryan Olthoff
Ryan Olthoff Associate Director, Engagement
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Dell Technologies Reveals 5-Step Process to Land a Job (Event Review)

You’ve heard resume and interview tips from friends, you’ve heard them from teachers, and you might have even heard them from people who claim to be job acquisition experts. But there is one particular group of people who will be …

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6 Lessons to Learn from Job Rejections

After many days and nights spent polishing your resume, searching and applying for jobs, and practicing your interviewing skills, getting rejected can feel genuinely discouraging. However, with fierce competition and many different factors that interviewers consider, it’s important not to take …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Get in (Career Strategy) Shape for Cover Letter Season

A good story teller starts at the beginning, but a skilled cover letter writer starts in the middle. I’m talking about the body of your cover letter – AKA the middle one-two paragraphs. This is where the most important content …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Assistant Director, Career Strategies
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How to succeed in your first virtual interview

No matter how many you’ve done, interviews are always daunting. This can be particularly difficult with your first interview or if you’ve not had one in a while. Preparation is key to succeeding. Everyone has different strategies to get in …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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5 Ways to Reach New Heights at Your Summer Internship

Last summer, Firsthand surveyed more than 11,400 interns from 140 internship programs. Part of the survey asked participants to share helpful advice for future interns (you!).

Now that you’re in the middle of your summer internships and field projects, it’s …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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4 Reasons Management Consulting Could Be a Great Career Fit

Your first job after undergrad or business school has the potential to establish your long-term career trajectory. And with employers competing aggressively for skilled talent, numerous rewarding career paths are available to you.

One such rewarding path is management consulting. …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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10 Career Podcasts to Inspire and Entertain

Whether you’re travelling somewhere for the long weekend, attending a backyard BBQ or simply driving around Waltham, you may find yourself stuck in traffic at some point this holiday weekend. What better way to pass the time than listening to …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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Explore What It’s Like to Work for Top Companies on CSE Connect: Introducing Job Simulations by Forage

You can build your employability and experience what it’s like to work at a range of world-leading companies, from the comfort of home!

Get a free taste of industry experience by completing short, real-world, company-backed online projects provided through Forage.

By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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How to Write Networking Emails That Get Opened

Today, in our hybrid work environment, email is the primary mode of communication when it comes to building networks and making connections. This means delivering an excellent introductory networking email is key for career advancement and growth. So, here’s how to …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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