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6 IRL Networking Tips for Introverts

The country is reopening, with more and more in-person events being held each day. This means that in-real-life networking will soon return. While this might be a welcome development to some, to others, including many introverts, this might be daunting. …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Three types of goals you should be setting during your internship to make the most of your experience

You landed the internship. Congratulations! Now let’s talk about what really matters — pursuing your internship experience with intention. All too often a student will reach out to me looking for advice because they aren’t satisfied with the experience they …

By Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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Tips on Acing Your Virtual Interview

What is a virtual interview? A virtual interview is a remote job interview where the hiring manager and candidate meet online over video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Slack or Google Meet.

The virtual interview process follows a similar style …

By Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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Meet the Symba Slate: The only job board dedicated to paid remote internships

Meet the Symba Slate: The only job board dedicated to paid remote internships

By Mitra LeBuhn

Symba originated as a social impact project with late congressman John Lewis, and the value to create more equitable pathways to the workforce remains …

By Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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Didn’t Get an Internship? Here Are 10 Things You Can Do to Boost Your Career Anyway

So you didn’t get a summer internship. Don’t blame yourself: There were fewer internship opportunities posted in the first months of 2021 compared to previous years, and it’s a common challenge any year. It’s not a direct measure of how …

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3 Things To Do When You’re Ghosted Post-Job Interview

Being ‘ghosted' is a new and unpleasant way of ending a relationship in the digital age. It happens when someone stops responding to your communications. And, painful though it is on a personal level,  it's also happening regularly in the …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Answer “What Are Your Career Aspirations?” in an Interview

When you’re in a job interview, a question like “What are your career aspirations?” could catch you off guard. You likely prepared to answer common interview questions about your past experiences and whether you have the skills needed for the …

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Things You Should Know About a Company Before Applying

As a job seeker, statistics say you have all the power: today’s tight job market puts applicants in the driver’s seat as they shop around for the right position. You also possess another type of power­—the ability …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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8 COVID-Related Interview Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer During—and After—the Pandemic

The pandemic affected all of us in one way or another (often in many more ways than one), so it’s probably inevitable that COVID-19 will be on our minds for the foreseeable future. We’re still processing what we’ve gone through …

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Sales Academy

Are you looking to fast-track into a Silicon Valley-based tech company here in Houston? We have an opportunity for you to earn a formalized sales certification and a chance to transition your career into the competitive and highly sought-after technology …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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