We know the internship, job, and career search at Brown can be daunting. And sometimes it can be scary to express your worries or ask your questions out loud. So we asked undergraduate alumnae/i, Flo Schalliol, Kimberley Charles, Andrew Kaplan, Grace Miller, Lucinda Flowers, Ari Rubenstein, and Rachel Black to reflect back on their experiences hunting for jobs and to talk about the fears and pressures they felt.

Listen to our first podcast here!

If what they talk about sounds familiar to you, we want to hear from you. Share your questions and worries and Brown alumnae/i and our CareerLAB staff will respond to your questions in future podcasts scheduled for later this spring.

Submit questions about your internship/job/career search for upcoming podcasts!

CV or Resume? What is the difference and which should you use when applying for opportunities?

The diversity of career options for grad students requires understanding the documents needed to get your foot in the door with your targeted employers. Using the correct document can land you an interview, or not.
 

Read more: CV or Resume - What's the Difference?

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Come to Grad Walk-In Hours at CareerLAB for all your career-related questions:

• Mondays, 4-5 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.
• Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.

No appointment necessary!

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Discover the entrepreneurship ecosystems of Tel Aviv, Stockholm or Berlin this summer by interning with a startup through one of the BrownConnect Signature Entrepreneurship Internship Programs in partnership with the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship.

Explore participating employers and internship descriptions through the links above. Business development, market research and programming opportunities available in all locations.

All participants receive a $5,500 award and eligible students receive a Summer Earnings Waiver. 

Apply by February 21, 2019 for an internship in Tel Aviv, Stockholm or Berlin.

At CareerLAB, we see a lot of resumes, edit a lot of cover letters, and frequently field questions about networking. But one thing that students request less often are mock interviews. This is understandable since asking for feedback on something written might feel less daunting than asking for feedback on your words and behavior. However, practicing your interview chops is extremely helpful in preparing to apply for a job or internship.

Read one student's first-hand account of Mock Interviewing at CareerLAB.

Undergraduates can schedule a mock interview with a career counselor on Handshake, or walk in for mini-mock with a Peer Career Advisor during walk-in hours at CareerLAB: Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 7-9 p.m.

Graduate students can also schedule a mock interview with a career counselor on Handshake or email Beverly_Ehrich@brown.edu directly.

First-years, Sophomores and Juniors: Thinking about your summer plans?Summer is a great time for students to develop key skills and explore opportunities through internships, jobs, research or volunteering. Not all career paths are straight and your summer is just one step in your journey.

BrownConnect can help you make summer plans with the release of a new guide, "Exploring Summer Options: 2019." This guide is divided into different sections to help you explore, apply, and fund your summer activities, while also providing resources on housing and other topics.

Log in to BrownConnect today and make this summer the best ever!

BrownConnect's Tip of the Week:

Have you checked out Bruno opportunities? People connected to the Brown community, as alumni or parents of Brown students, post opportunities all the time! These are called “Bruno opportunities” where students like yourself are given priority in the selection process! In BrownConnect, you can narrow your search to show only these results by selecting the “Bruno” type in the filters.

The All-Ivy Career Fair is the premier event for Ivy League students interested in a wide variety of jobs and internships (industries include: engineering, the sciences, math, consulting, tech, advocacy, law and MUCH more).

2019 All-Ivy Environmental & Sustainable Development Career Fair
Friday, March 1
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
at Columbia University in New York City

All Brown students - undergrad through grad - are welcome to attend. Bus transportation is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is co-sponsored by the Brown Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program, the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES), and the CareerLAB.

Register on Handshake for more details

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Reserve your spot on the low-cost bus by 2/14

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What else is happening at CareerLAB?
Events from 2/7/19 through 2/21/19