Career & Professional Development Advice

Explore Social Impact through the 2026 Career Passion Pitch

Published on March 17th

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore meaningful career paths with employers and alumni whose mission motivates their professional practice! Learn about how you can build a meaningful career and create a difference in the world.

By Bennett Nesley
Bennett Nesley
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3 Steps to the Perfect Cover Letter 

Written by Hadassah Lopes ’27, Peer Career Coach

1. Get to know your potential employer

More often than not, we receive more rejections than acceptances when applying to jobs or internships. This creates a desire to apply to as many …

By Madison Battinelli
Madison Battinelli Graduate Assistant
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12 common mistakes students make when applying for internships (and how to avoid them)

Hey there, future go-getters! It’s Anita Jobb here from College Recruiter.

Grab a coffee—or a heavily caffeinated energy drink, I know how finals week gets—and let’s have a real talk.

It’s internship season. I can practically feel the collective anxiety …

By College Recruiter
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How to choose the right job (without overthinking it)

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

Deciding what job to pursue right after college can feel like a daunting task. Students often worry that the choice they make now will define the rest of their …

By College Recruiter
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✨ February 2026 Professional Development and Internships News for You ✨

Exclusively for Liberal Arts and Sciences Students! Career, Internship, and Professional Development News and Events! ✨

Looking for Internship, Career, and Professional Development Support? Not Quite Sure How to Access Support or Where to Turn?

You are encouraged to …

By Kate Szumanski
Kate Szumanski Director, Professional Development
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Questions to ask to show you have the soft skills and professional etiquette employers want

When you reach the end of an interview and the employer asks if you have any questions, “No, I’m good” is the wrong answer. In 2026, employers are specifically looking for candidates who show high emotional intelligence and an interest …

By College Recruiter
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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 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 …

By College Recruiter
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Vault Releases Its 2026 Internship Rankings

Vault’s 2026 Internship Reviews & Rankings are now live!

Vault, the leader in data-driven employer rankings and reviews, released its 2026 Internship Rankings, highlighting the top programs in more than 30 categories. Vault’s rankings include:

You can now explore all …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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Top sites for college and university students to find remote jobs

Finding a remote job as a college student used to feel like searching for a Wi-Fi signal in the basement of a 1960s dorm. These days, it’s not only doable—it’s becoming the norm. Whether you’re looking for a flexible gig …

By College Recruiter
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