5 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Your First Job

Applying for your first job can be intimidating. Luckily, there’s a way to significantly improve your chances of getting hired: including a cover letter in your application whether it’s required or not. Doing so shows a level of professionalism that …

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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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Turn Your Internship into a Full-Time Job with These Strategies

The probability of an internship converting into a full-time role varies from company to company. In certain cases, an employer will be transparent about how often they provide interns with a direct path toward full-time employment, and other times it …

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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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5 Tips for a Successful Summer Internship Experience

An internship is a great way to expand your knowledge and apply what you’ve learned during your studies. It’s also a great way to gain real-world experience, boost your resume, and strengthen your skill set. Below, you’ll find advice on …

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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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Building a Career at Capital One

When first starting out, you’re going to want to look for an employer that enables you to perform and gives you the tools you need to grow. For Chesdin, a product manager at Capital One, these were the very same …

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The CSE Connect Scoop: Serving Up Customized Career Content

On Tuesdays, you may notice something special in your inbox: The CSE Connect Scoop. 

The Scoop serves up career content personalized to your academic program and interests. This weekly email highlights the top news, events and job opportunities from CSE …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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The Switch Up Your Pitch Series | Networking Events

For the “Switch Up Your Pitch” series, I was excited to collaborate with former CSE Career Captain, Stephanie Borr ‘22, MA’23 to come up with strategies for adapting elevator pitches (value statements) according to the situation. This fourth and final …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Assistant Director, Career Strategies
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The Switch Up Your Pitch Series | Formal Interviews

For the “Switch Up Your Pitch” series, I was excited to collaborate with former CSE Career Captain, Stephanie Borr ‘22, MA’23 to come up with strategies for adapting elevator pitches (value statements) according to the situation. This third installation of …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Assistant Director, Career Strategies
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The Switch Up Your Pitch Series | Career Fairs

For the “Switch Up Your Pitch” series, I was excited to collaborate with former CSE Career Captain, Stephanie Borr ‘22, MA’23 to come up with strategies for adapting elevator pitches (value statements) according to the situation. This second installation of …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Assistant Director, Career Strategies
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The Switch Up Your Pitch Series | Informational Interviews

For the “Switch Up Your Pitch” series, I was excited to collaborate with former CSE Career Captain, Stephanie Borr ‘22, MA’23 to come up with strategies for adapting elevator pitches (value statements) according to the situation. This first series installation …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Assistant Director, Career Strategies
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Your LinkedIn QR code – the easy, quick, free, eco-friendly way to connect when networking!

Julie Miller, the CSE’s Director of Career Strategies, gives a quick how-to for using QR codes to share your LinkedIn profile while networking!

Your LinkedIn QR code – the easy, quick, free, eco-friendly way to connect when networking!

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By Julie Miller
Julie Miller Director, Career Strategies Center
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