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6 Options for International Students Who Didn’t Win the H-1B Lottery

Another H-1B lottery season has come to an end. This year, the number of applications far exceeded the 85,000 allotted H-1Bs, the visas international students typically need to work in the U.S. after graduation. This means that, yet again, numerous …

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8 Mind Tricks That Will Set You Up for Interview Success

Often, what determines the outcome of your interviews has little to do with the questions you're asked and if you know all the answers. Instead, the outcome is often dependent on your interview mindset—how you think about interviews and …

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How to Land an Internship Despite the Global Pandemic

It’s that time of year again. Students are gearing up in hopes of finding a fulfilling internship or co-op position. 

You’re eager to apply what you’ve learned in school to the real world. But landing an internship may seem like …

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Advice from the WashU Career Center: Informational Interviews

You may have heard the term “informational interview,” but what does it mean? Informational interviewing is an intentional form of networking where you plan a time to ask a person about their work. The purpose is not to ask them …

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4 Tips for Searching for Companies that Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Everyone's heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it?

In honor of Black History Month, below are the answers to …

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McKelvey Engineering Professional Development Stipend

In an effort to provide an equitable opportunity for students to make professional connections, stay current with developments and advancements in …

WashU CNX

WashU CNX is a mentor-focused online community where you can build connections with fellow students, alumni, and friends of the university …