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How students, grads can stand out when applying and interviewing for jobs

Published on May 27, 2025

When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than polish. They don’t …

By College Recruiter

How to Get a Job if You Have No Experience

Published on May 12, 2025

“But I don’t have ANY experience!!!”

This is one of the most common complaints I hear in my career workshops…

…and I totally get it.

After all, we *ALL* started without track records full of famous brands, fancy titles, …

Smart Strategies: Leveraging AI in Your First Job or Internship Search

Published on May 1, 2025

Landing your first professional job or corporate internship can feel overwhelming, but AI can make the process smoother and more effective. Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT or Claude, are powerful allies for streamlining research, improving your application materials, and helping …

By CareerShift