Path 2 Success

New “Path 2 Success” web pages guide RU-N undergraduate students to academic and career success, connecting students in all schools with the information, services, and resources needed to reach their goals!

First-years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors have pages curated specifically …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Student Perspective: Landing a Paid Summer Internship

By: Robert R. Chiossi

Recently I was offered and accepted a paid summer internship with Princeton University.

I left the interview feeling as if I had nailed it and believed in my heart that I would be offered the position. …

By Career Development Center
Career Development Center
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No Internship? Here Are 9 Ways to Get Work Experience This Summer

“Internships are on the rise. According to a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers expect to boost their intern hiring by 22.6% for the 2021-22 academic year. But there’s no need to stress if you …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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What Is an Externship (and How to Get One)?

Choosing a career path can be difficult and even nerve-racking when you’re applying to jobs but don’t even know what a day in the role would look like. Externships, typically short programs where you shadow a professional, can help give …

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What Is an Internship (and Why Should I Do One)?

There’s a buzz around internships for good reason. Internships boost your chances of getting hired, build job skills, and show you what you might want (or not want) from a job. Yet finding and applying for an internship isn’t easy …

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How to Convey the Study Abroad Advantage in Job or Grad School Interviews

Mark Shay of Abroad101

Mark Shay is a business leader with a long history of success helping higher education institutions recruit and retain students.

In a career that has spanned three decades, Mark has served over 3,000 customers, ranging from …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Wondering how your courses and college experiences connect to your career?

Believe it or not, all of your experiences, from your on-campus job to your clubs and organizations to your courses and research and field opportunities and EVERYTHING you’re involved in all helps you prepare for your career. You’re developing key …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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5 Tips for an Effective Internship Cover Letter

When looking for an internship, it’s important to find ways to distinguish yourself from all the other applicants. One way to do this is to include a cover letter with your resume. Cover letters are great for providing potential employers …

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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Volunteer to Help Your Career

When we are in high school, we are told how valuable volunteering is for our college applications — that and extracurricular activities. But as we become bogged down by college work and the subsequent job search, many of us forget how …

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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Five Tips for Introverts Studying Abroad

Studying abroad is meant to be an exciting time where you discover new places and meet new faces, but for introverts, it can feel overwhelming. Being forced into a situation outside of your comfort zone, miles away from everyone you …

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 a Remote Internship Can Improve Your Resume

If you’re a student or a recent graduate and you’re ready to take on an internship in your field, you’ll want to keep your options open. In today’s professional world, there are many opportunities for hybrid or remote work, which …

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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