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Navigating a Slow Job Market: Strategies for Master’s Students During a Hiring Freeze

 

Navigating a Slow Job Market: Strategies for Master’s Students During a Hiring Freeze

By David Shafiei, Esq. (Sc.M Biotechnology ’25)

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the daunting task of applying for full-time positions? Maybe you’ve already sent out hundreds of …

By David Shafiei
David Shafiei Graduate Student Assistant
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Navigating the Internship and Job Application Timeline: Industry Insights

As the academic year progresses, many students and professionals alike find themselves contemplating the opportune moment to dive into the competitive arena of internship and job applications. However, the optimal timing for applying can vary significantly depending on the industry. …

By Komal Shah
Komal Shah Associate Director, Career Services and Professional Development
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Who’s Hiring? 8 Organizations Addressing Food Insecurity

Food is an essential component of life; without it, we cannot survive. But in the U.S. alone, an estimated 14.3 million people are food insecure; globally, 345 million people are facing acute food insecurity.

According to the UN, food insecurity …

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Entry-Level Software Engineer Interview Questions (With Answers)

As a software engineer, you’ll go through multiple rounds of interviews that each test a different part of your skill set. There will be hands-on tests, technical questions, and general interview questions. With a strong knowledge of coding and software …

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How to Land a Data Analyst Job Offer — Tips & Tricks from a Springboard Alum

Cecilia Vu, a Los Angeles-based data analyst and solutions engineer at Esri, recently graduated from Springboard’s Data Analytics program, where she completed 400+ hours of hands-on course material, with 1:1 industry expert mentor oversight and two in-depth capstone projects.

While …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning courses are available for current Master's Students at Brown University.  If you have questions on how to access or set up your account please contact spsmasters_careersupport@brown.edu.

LinkedIn Learning is an online learning resource for business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Through Brown's subscription, students, staff, and Brown-Paid faculty have unlimited access to all video courses.

Access LinkedIn Learning on the Web

  1. Visit brown.edu/linkedinlearning and log in with your Brown username and password
  2. On your first login, you will be prompted to pair with your LinkedIn account. This is an OPTIONAL step. The benefit is being able to see personalized content based on your career and experience. Don't worry, private data from your LinkedIn profile isn't shared with Brown.

Integrating Performance Management into the Hiring Process

Taught by Lou Adler
Most hiring processes emphasize what a person must have to even be considered for the job. By reversing the process…

Ten Questions to Ask in Informational Interviews

Taught by Madecraft
Informational interviews are gateways to career insight, industry knowledge, and networking opportunities. In this course, former HR director Keisha Haymore…

How to Make a Positive First Impression with a Hiring Manager

Taught by Madecraft
Discover how to make a positive first impression with a hiring manager with career coach Brittany Hayles. This course outlines…

Harnessing AI for Effective Interviewing

Taught by Shweta Mogha
This course is designed to equip recruiters with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI in interviewing practices. Learn how…

Ace Your Remote Interviews: Tips for Virtual Candidates

Taught by Madecraft
Think in-person and virtual interview prep are the same? Think again! In this course, career consultant Brittany Hayles shares her…

15 Questions to Ask before Hiring a Lawyer

Taught by Dana Robinson
Learning how to work with attorneys is an essential skill for executives and managers as well as a skill every…

Nano Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions with Tiffany Uman

Taught by Tiffany Uman
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover…

Virtual Job Interviews for Non-Native English Speakers

Taught by Liesje Sandler
The application process can be stressful for anyone, but interviewing in a foreign language brings unique challenges, especially if the…

Preparing to Get a Job in Data Analytics

Taught by Jess Ramos
Thinking about a career in data analytics or looking to land a more senior-level role? This course offers a friendly…

Nailing your Interview, Resume, and Negotiation FAST

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
In this audio-only course, Steve Dalton—author of The Job Closer: Time-Saving Techniques for Acing Resumes, Interviews, Negotiations, and More— breaks…

Skills-First Interviewing

Taught by Shweta Mogha
It seems like everyone is talking about skills these days. The nature of the workplace has been redefined. The rapidly…

Recruiting Techniques to Reveal Transferable Skills

Taught by Barbara Bruno
When filling opening job requisitions, do you often feel constricted by searching a pool of candidates filtered by job title…

Nail Your SQL Interview

Taught by Nichole Pulley
Are you looking for a new job but terrified about having to prove your skills? Worry not. A coding interview…

Fair and Effective Interviewing for Diversity and Inclusion

Taught by Vernā Myers
Every organization knows that talent makes the difference in how well it can execute on its mission and goals. To…

Ace Your Web Developer Interview

Taught by Emma Bostian
You know you’re a great developer for the job, but how do you prove it to your interviewers? It can…

Job Interview Nano Tips with Madeline Mann

Taught by Madeline Mann
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover…

Job Market Basics for Business Leaders

Taught by Jason Schenker
Understanding labor market dynamics is an important skill for leaders on multiple levels. Leaders need to hire people, they need…

Job Interviewing for Leaders and Managers

Taught by Sarah Johnston
If you think of a job interview like a test, wouldn’t it be good to go into the test knowing…

Remote Interviewing Techniques for Creative Jobs

Taught by Chris Nodder
You’ve lined up a remote interview for an exciting creative role. Now what? In this course, Chris Nodder helps you…

Nail Your Java Interview

Taught by Kathryn Hodge
Have you lined up an interview for a Java developer position? In this course, review critical Java concepts-and commonly-asked interview…

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