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Hey y’all!

Mariam from Forward here 👋

In today’s edition:

  • 3 entry-level jobs with salary included!

  • how to get “unstuck” in the job search

  • actually connect w/someone during our networking 101 workshop TONIGHT

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This week’s curated job postings

3 entry-level jobs for Spring 2025 grads with salary, texas-based or remote

Career Tip of the Week

“I don’t know where to start”

This sentiment sums up most everything hard, but especially job searching. If you feel like you’ve just been throwing 💩 at the wall and are looking to reset, here are three things that you can do:

  1. Write down a list of people you know that you haven’t talked to in a while. This could be someone you met randomly at brunch who had a cool job, a recent professor who seemed to like you, or even just a family friend who talks a lot about AI. Research them, think about a few questions you may have for them, and reach out!

  2. Set REALISTIC goals for each day of the week. I also like to segment task type by day if possible. For example, Monday could be the day you are just looking up 20 new companies to apply to and see who is hiring. Tuesday you work on resumes. Wednesday you submit applications. Thursday you do some LinkedIn stalking. You get the idea!

  3. Find an accountability buddy. Getting un-stuck is really hard. But if you have someone cheering you on and keeping you honest, it can make a big difference!

🔈 Free workshop: how to pass the vibe check (networking 101)

This session is for anyone ready to take action on building a resilient career during these crazy times.

We’ve revamped our networking workshop so that after your time with us, you will have actually reached out to someone after mapping out your network, creating a cold message template, and learning networking aftercare together.

Our interactive networking workshop is TONIGHT Tuesday, July 1st 6:30PM CT. For free, always.

Recording will be sent after workshop to all registered guests 👀

Overheard from a recruiter

I’m having conversations with recruiters, hiring managers, and other talent decision-makers weekly, and want to share tidbits of what I’m learning with y’all here too! 

I just can’t go through 800 resumes. It’s impossible. And I’m not using AI or anything!

- Recruiter

Just another reminder that humans ARE looking at your applications! One tactical piece of advice: apply early! Being at the top of the stack is helpful when there is such a high volume of other resumes (even if the majority of them aren’t a great fit)

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  • If you refer 25 friends, you’ll get a speaker

Take a break

Job searching is hard work. You deserve a break. Here’s how I took time to rest and recharge this week!

Sometimes breakfast for dinner is the only option. I made this insane french toast that soaked all day and then went in the oven; 10/10 would recommend.

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Thanks for showing up this week! We appreciate you. See y’all same time next week!

Mariam Matin

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