Internships

Building Up the Experience to Land Your First Tech Job

Nick Kolakowski, 

April 5, 2018

So you’ve just graduated school. If you don’t already have a job offer in hand, you’re probably looking for employment of some sort—and you’re likely to …

How Computer Science Grads Can Job Hunt Like Experienced Pros

Leslie Stevens-Huffman, 

March 28, 2018

There’s potentially a big payday ahead for computer-science (CS) graduates who navigate the job market like mid-career pros rather than novices. With many top students receiving …

Google, Apple Top Best Internship Study

Nate Swanner, 

October 10, 2017

According to industry intelligence firm Vault, tech once again tops the list for most prestigious internships heading into 2018. Six of the top ten internships are …

Moving from Intern to Full-Time Employee

Elisabeth Greenbaum Kasson, 

June 17, 2016

Although a tech internship can open up the door to an amazing career, it’s also tricky to translate an internship at a particular company into a …

How Much Do Silicon Valley Interns Make?

Nick Kolakowski, 

May 2, 2016

It turns out that interning for a tech firm in Silicon Valley can prove quite lucrative. According to Bloomberg, summer interns at some of Silicon Valley’s …

Job-Hunting Advice from CIOs

Leslie Stevens-Huffman, 

April 29, 2016

Who could be more qualified to offer job-hunting advice than current CIOs? Technology’s top execs not only oversee talent acquisition; because they’ve experienced the hiring process …

Landing a Successful Tech-Firm Internship

Myra Thomas, 

January 28, 2016

When it comes to filling tech internships, companies typically seek college juniors and seniors majoring in computer science or a related field. Although colleges and universities …

5 Things to Do Before Leaving Your Internship

Leslie Stevens-Huffman, 

August 21, 2015

The benefits of interning extend far beyond the opportunity to pick up some hands-on experience or course credits. Rubbing elbows with working tech professionals during the …

Silicon Valley’s Teen Interns Earn Big Bucks

Nick Kolakowski, 

July 11, 2014

For most people, the words “summer job” conjure images of teenagers flipping burgers or lifeguarding for little more than minimum wage. At Silicon Valley’s biggest companies, …

The Best Way to Get the Job Experience You Need

Susan Hall, 

July 2, 2014

David Kurkowski, a senior application engineer with HealthTrust in Nashville, Tenn., built his career on persistence and continuous learning, as well as hard work. Kurkowski spoke …