When it comes to choosing an employer, there is no question that prestige is important. However, our survey data indicates time and again that many other factors come into play when weighing a choice–and even more affect employee satisfaction in …
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Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns at dozens of internship programs. In addition to asking respondents to rate and review their own internship experiences for our 2024 Best Internships Rankings, we asked interns to rate the prestige of …
One of the biggest challenges job seekers face today is not having strong relationships at their target companies. These relationships are important because they provide information, resources, and opportunities for your job search and career. While it can be challenging to create and …
With this year’s H-1B visa registration season quickly approaching—the lottery registration window opens on March 6, 2024—we spoke with international student career expert Marcelo Barros about what international students should be doing now to get hired in 2024, what to expect from this …
By: Rob Porter
Job hunting can be exhausting, especially if you’ve applied to numerous jobs and haven’t received a single response. The truth is, finding a great job takes time, so it’s very important that you stay motivated and maintain …
You may have a stellar internship resume, a polished cover letter, and prepared answers to interview questions. But do you know when to start the internship application process? Knowing when to apply for an internship is necessary to increase your …
By: Rob Porter
The various applications of artificial intelligence and its implications for the future continue to be subjects of great debate. AI is being used to create digital art and music, and is being leveraged by many companies in …
Let’s be honest. It is far harder to land a technology-related internship or other early career job right now than it was even two years ago. Instead of employers hiring every technologist they could find, those same employers are now …
Handshake is the number one site for college students to find a job. Today, the Handshake community includes 10 million students and young alumni at over 1,400 colleges and universities and 750,000 employers.
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Recommendation letters are typically used to gain entry to a graduate program, a particular college, or to give a slight advantage to a job applicant. Most often a letter of recommendation is written by a professor, a mentor, or a …
