Top 16+ Jobs for Computer Science Majors

The best jobs for computer science majors include well-paying careers with high projected employment growth rates over the coming years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), computer science jobs have a median annual salary of $97,430. Considering …

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What Is Front-End Engineering?

Front-end engineering is a type of software engineering that involves what users see and how they interact with an application. This type of engineering requires technical expertise to plan, build, develop, and test software, and collaboration and creativity to work …

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How to Get a Software Engineering Internship (With No Experience)

Interested in becoming a software engineer? A software engineering internship is a great place to build skills, network, and start launching your career. Yet what exactly do software engineer interns do, and how can you land a software engineer internship? …

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Josh’s Run: How a student with learning disabilities is clearing hurdles in pursuit of a degree

The Chronicle of Higher Education
The video was shot and edited by Michael TheisCarmen Mendoza, a senior web producer, assisted with production. Luna Laliberte, editorial-events coordinator, arranged the interviews. Erica Lusk, senior photo and media editor, directed the project.

By Christina Pero
Christina Pero Employer and Alumni Experiences Manager
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Forté College Fast Track to Finance Conference

Interested in finance? Consider registering for Forté College Fast Track to Finance Conference! Sophomores and juniors (and seniors who have not accepted full-time offers) have the opportunity to explore careers in finance through:

Finance panels
Networking with recruiters, executives, and …

By Julie Moore
Julie Moore Career Advisor
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30 sample interview questions and answers for diverse students

Some employers are careful to ask every candidate for a role the same questions and in the same order. Doing otherwise can introduce bias into the interview process, even if it is unconscious.

For example, if an interviewer only asks …

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6 types of employers most welcoming to college students who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, First Generation, Black and African American, Latino, Economically Disadvantaged, or Women

Entering the workforce as a college student from an underrepresented background can be a daunting task. These students often face unique challenges when seeking employment, as they search for organizations that value diversity and inclusivity. In this blog post, we …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Masters students – Take Immediate Action this Summer and Fall on your Career with this Roadmap!

Welcome to University of Rochester, Masters students! With a one to two year time frame it takes to complete your masters degree, you’ll need to take a more aggressive stance on preparing your career development during your program of study. Luckily, …

By David Cota-Buckhout
David Cota-Buckhout Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Support
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Be Aware of Job Search Scams

The University of Rochester has become aware of more fraudulent emails targeting students that are seeking employment. Examples of these messages are available on University’s IT website here.

What Should You Do?

If you receive an unexpected message like this, please …

By Taylor Mende
Taylor Mende Marketing & Communications Program Director
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4 Steps for Mindful Job Search exploration as a PhD Student

4 Steps for Mindful Job Search exploration as a PhD Student

By: Gabby Tapia, PhD Student, English

At this point, most PhD students have heard some doomsday bell or another ringing for the academic job market. The tapping of doom-scrolling …

By Gabby Tapia
Gabby Tapia
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