It’s January, and so career service offices are focused on internships

The second you get back to campus in January, the clock starts ticking. While the fall is usually for seniors looking for full-time jobs, the spring is the prime season for summer internships. This is when mid-sized companies and local …

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Career Risk You May Face If You Avoid New Technologies

New technology keeps changing how professionals in various fields work. Choosing not to keep up with the latest tools and systems can limit your career options. You may not notice problems right away, but small gaps grow over time. Skills …

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The power of references: How to identify and build relationships

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com

Resume? Check. Cover letter check? References, what references?

When you look for a new job, your resume is a top priority. You’ve probably reviewed, edited, tweaked, and polished it multiple times. The same …

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Week one checklist for students starting their search for a summer internship

1. Update Your Core Resume

Add your GPA and honors from the fall semester.
Include any new projects, leadership roles, or volunteer work you finished over the break.
Save it as a PDF titled FirstName_LastName_Resume_2026.pdf.

2. Visit the Career Services …

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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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The New Rules of Job Searching

Has there ever been a single image that better encapsulates the current job market??? 😭

I don’t know how Amlan Mohanty generated this…

…but I do know that his takeaway from our podcast was spot on:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 …

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Template for students sending thank you note to employer after networking meeting or interview

A thank you note is more than just being polite. It is a way to keep the conversation going and show that you were actually paying attention. You should send this within 24 hours of your meeting while the details …

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Why the job you applied for is still posted and why that is not bad news

When you are looking for a job, time feels very personal. Every day without news from an employer can feel like a verdict. You refresh your email, you check the employer career site, you look at job boards, and you …

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Top 10 Entrepreneurship & Startup Coaches (2025-2026)

Building a company is hard; doing it fast, smart, and sustainably is even harder. The startup coaches below have helped founders find the right idea for their businesses, raise early-stage capital, hit growth milestones most founders will never meet, and …

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University of North Carolina (UNC) Acceptance Rate – Breakdown by School & Trends (2026)

The University of North Carolina attracts thousands of hopeful applicants each year. This school system includes many universities, some of which fall under the “UNC” brand and others that stand apart, like the North Carolina State University and Appalachian State …

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