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5 AI Prompts to Make Small Talk at Networking Events (Without Freezing Up)
To make small talk at a networking event, walk in with three openers, a 15-second answer to "So what do you do?", and a …
4 min readOct 9, 2026
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5 AI Prompts to Build a Target Company List for Your Job Search
A target company list is a focused set of 20 to 30 employers you actively pursue, instead of applying to everything you see. Use …
5 min readOct 9, 2026
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How to Read a Salary Range in a Job Post (and What to Do With It)
A salary range in a job post is the employer's good-faith estimate of what it expects to pay for the role. For entry-level jobs, …
5 min readOct 9, 2026
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What Does an AI Engineer Actually Do? New AI Job Titles for New Grads
An AI engineer builds products and tools on top of existing AI models. That means connecting large language models to a company's data, building …
5 min readOct 9, 2026
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Graduated Without a Job? A 90-Day Plan for New Grads Still Searching
If you graduated without a job, you're not behind. In one recent survey, 58% of 2024 and 2025 grads were still looking for their …
6 min readOct 9, 2026
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How to Get a Job Referral When You Don't Know Anyone at the Company
To get a job referral when you don't know anyone, build a warm connection first. Find alumni or second-degree connections at the company, ask …
5 min readOct 9, 2026
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Beyond Buying: 3 Merchandising Career Paths to Explore at Kohl's
If you're a college student interested in retail, you might envision merchandising as creating displays in your favorite store, or choosing which products make …
6 min readOct 2, 2026
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Are Contract-to-Hire Jobs Worth It for New Grads?
Often, yes. A contract-to-hire job is a trial period, usually three to six months, where you work for a company as a contractor before …
6 min readOct 2, 2026
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How Long Should You Stay at Your First Job?
Aim for at least one year at your first job, and closer to 18 months to two years if you're still learning. The median …
6 min readOct 2, 2026
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Underemployed After College: How to Get Out of a Job That Doesn't Need Your Degree
You're underemployed if you have a bachelor's degree but work in a job that doesn't typically require one. About 41.5% of recent grads were …
6 min readOct 2, 2026
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Does Hiring Slow Down in December? How to Job Search Over the Holidays
No. Hiring slows a little in December, but applications drop much faster. Applicant volume falls roughly 20 to 25% in December, according to job …
5 min readOct 2, 2026
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5 AI Prompts to Research a Company Before Your Interview
To research a company before an interview with AI, paste in real sources (the company's About page, the job description, recent news) and ask …
6 min readOct 2, 2026
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Best Internship Search Sites for College Students in 2027
The internship hunt doesn't have to feel like throwing resumes into a black hole. Your career center might have a few local opportunities, but …
9 min readOct 1, 2026
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'Cover Letter Optional': Do You Actually Need One or Not?
When a posting marks a cover letter optional, whether it's worth writing one depends on company size and hiring volume, not a universal rule. …
5 min readSep 25, 2026
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How to Write a LinkedIn Connection Request That Actually Gets a Reply
A LinkedIn connection request gets a reply when it references something specific about the person (a post, a shared background, a recent role change) …
5 min readSep 25, 2026
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Can You Actually Negotiate an Internship Stipend?
Yes, in many cases, though it depends heavily on the type of employer. Structured programs at large companies (finance, consulting, big tech) usually set …
5 min readSep 25, 2026
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Are Video Resumes Actually Worth Making, or Just a Fad?
Video resumes are a real but niche practice, not a mainstream replacement for the written resume. They started gaining attention through a 2021 TikTok …
5 min readSep 25, 2026
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What 'No Degree Required' Actually Means on a Job Posting
"No degree required" usually means the employer has formally removed the credential as a hard filter, not that the role doesn't still favor candidates …
5 min readSep 25, 2026