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How students, grads can stand out when applying and interviewing for jobs

When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than polish. They don’t …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Employer Insights: Approaching the Tech Interview

This article summarizes insights from the Career Center program, “What Nobody Tells You: Technical Interviewing”, which was held in October 2024. The event featured employer representatives from Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, NetApp, and Accenture.

By Lauren Coury
Lauren Coury Career Advisor, Data, Technology, and Engineering
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Portfolio Dos and Don’ts with Ellen Su, Artistic Recruiter at Titmouse

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Using Big Interview: How to Prepare for Behavioral Interviews

Big Interview is an online system that combines interview training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence. In this article, we will be outlining steps to prepare for your behavioral interview using Big Interview.

By Lauren Coury
Lauren Coury Career Advisor, Data, Technology, and Engineering
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Ace Your Data Engineering Interview (2025 Guide)

Below, we discuss how to prepare for and ace data engineering interviews.

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About this guide:

Written by Thang Tran, a senior data engineer (ex-Amazon, Meta, and Apple) and Exponent interview coach.

Reviewed by Deeptaanshu Kumar, a VP of data …

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Strengths Profile

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