Author: Kaitlyn Endo

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Have a job or internship reference check coming up? Here’s how to ask someone to be your reference

During your internship or job search, you may be asked to provide a potential employer with a list of references. “Reference checks” usually happen at the end of an interview process, to which employers typically refer to the references you provided to carry out a “professional background check”. It’s a way for employers to fact-check information gathered from your resume and interview answers, and gain additional context about your work performance, skills, and fit for the role.

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3 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer in College

Every summer is a chance to grow outside of school. It doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment – a few hours a week is better than no time dedicated at all. Here are three ideas to make the most of your summer through networking, internships, and career exploration.

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Navigating career fairs: your top questions answered

Let’s be real: career fairs can be intimidating. This Q&A between Wave-Maker Giovanna Barragan and Career Development Manager Kaitlyn Endo answers common questions on how to prep for and make the most of your campus’ career fair this spring.

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Free Career Resources Every College Student Should Know About

What is career coaching and how can you make the most of FREE career support while you’re in college? Whether exploring your options, reviewing your resume, or connecting you with internships – your campus’ career center and our Making Waves team provide lots of support, unique to you.

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Seven steps you can take now to land the internship

Internships are everything. They lead to better jobs and higher salaries. But, Hispanic students from 2- and 4-year colleges and Black students from 2-year programs are most likely to miss out primarily because of not applying – so our team is here to help you find, apply for, and obtain an internship!

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