Early Career
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Companies Double Down on Undergraduate Internship Pledges Amid Workforce Shifts
Every full-time undergraduate student at American University can now access $4,500 in funding for an internship, a clear signal of how companies are reshaping early career access.
AI is Reshaping Early Career Talent Acquisition Before Fall Rush
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) directed federal agencies to set a governmentwide goal of making at least 33% of all federal hires in fiscal 2027 early-career workers.
How to Leverage Your Summer Internship for a Full-Time Job Offer
Internship applications surged, with 41% of Class of 2025 students having applied to at least one internship through Handshake by January 2025.
How to Transition From Student to Corporate Life
Despite 87% of graduates feeling prepared for the workforce, only 11% of employers agree.
12 Ways to Get a Valuable Internship Experience
In well-run internship programs, students not only learn to conduct experiments and grow professional networks but also present their research, transforming a temporary role into a foundational career
Early Career Job Market Faces Challenges Amid Sector Contraction
Despite the national unemployment rate holding steady at a low 4.
Top 8 High-Growth Cities for Recent Grads in 2026
In San Diego, ranked #8 for new college graduates, starter homes average $615,000, demanding over a decade to save for a down payment and consuming 65% of early-career pay in mortgage payments, accord
Top 10 Best Books for Career Transformation Before 30
Imagine working 40 hours a week in a role perfectly aligned with your personality, leading to 'tremendous satisfaction and success' – a reality Career Match suggests is achievable by understanding you