Make the most of your summer internship | CSE Summer Blog

Summer internships are a great way to gain experience in your field and learn new skills. Here are my top 7 tips for making the most of your summer internship experience.

Kristen Babineau, Associate Director, Career Strategies, MSBA Career Coach

By Kristen Babineau
Kristen Babineau Associate Director, Career Strategies, MSBA Career Coach
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Dealing with Meeting Fatigue in a Remote Setting

In the last few years, many companies have begun to adopt fully-remote or hybrid work paradigms, which inevitably means a whole lot of virtual meetings. This has led to increased awareness of the phenomenon known as “meeting fatigue.” Here are …

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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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 …

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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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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How to Answer Amazon Interview Questions

You’ve got an interview at Amazon and want to be prepared. So, you read up on common Amazon interview questions, practice your responses, and feel like you’re as ready as you’ll ever be. Or are you?

Answering Amazon interview questions …

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2024 Jobs and Internships – Research, Plan and Apply Now!

The time to start looking for 2024 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 …

By Ryan Olthoff
Ryan Olthoff Associate Director, Engagement
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7 Fast-Growing ESG Career Paths to Consider

In an era marked by pressing environmental concerns, it’s more important than ever to find ways to contribute to a sustainable future. One way to do so is to choose one the many exciting, challenging, and fast-growing ESG-related career paths

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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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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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