What It (Actually) Takes to Land a Job: Number of Applications, Cost, & Career Center Support

For today’s college students, landing that coveted first job is less of a milestone and more of a second job. It’s one that demands time, money, and grit, and has no guarantee of return.

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10 signs the early career job market is heating up in May 2026

We are officially halfway through Q2 2026, and the data is starting to tell a much brighter story for early-career professionals.

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Advice for International Students Looking for Full-Time Jobs in the U.S. in 2026

For professionals like me who work with international students, 2025 was a very tough year, and a very sad year. International education was clearly under attack, international students were being unnecessarily scrutinized, and many of us who advised these students …

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Kellogg Deferred MBA (Future Leaders): Acceptance Rate, Deadline, & How to Get In (2026)

If you’re a college senior with your eye on a top MBA, the Kellogg deferred MBA, officially called the Kellogg Future Leaders program, may be the smartest move you can make before graduation day.

Offered by the Kellogg School of …

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in nursing

Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with nursing degrees. Nursing is one of the most in-demand fields worldwide. The degree prepares you for direct patient care, but it also opens doors in administration, education, …

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in engineering

Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with engineering degrees. I’m treating “engineering” as a broad category here—mechanical, civil, electrical, industrial, and related fields. Employers value engineering grads for their problem-solving skills, math and science …

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in computer science

Here’s a practical breakdown of the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with computer science degrees. CS majors often picture themselves as software engineers—and that’s true for many—but the degree also opens doors into data, design, security, consulting, and even …

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in communications, journalism, or media

Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with communications, journalism, or media degrees. These majors attract students who enjoy writing, storytelling, public speaking, or working with digital platforms. Employers value communications grads because you can …

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in marketing

Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with marketing degrees. A marketing major builds skills in communication, consumer psychology, analytics, and creativity. Those skills map onto a wide range of industries—tech, retail, healthcare, finance, entertainment, …

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Job references 101: 3 steps to secure your hype man | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep89

Your resume is perfect, but will your references ghost you? Learn how to pick advocates who actually help you get hired, not hurt your chances.

Resume? Check. Cover letter? Check. But don’t let a bad reference ruin your job search. …

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