Get Ahead This Summer: The Launch Your Finance Career Guide Is Here!

Finance, Corporate Finance & Accounting, and Finance & Technology Students,

If you’re starting to think about internship or full-time recruiting for the upcoming academic year and want to get a head start, check out the the Launch Your Finance Career guide for 2025–2026 🚀.

This isn’t a guide you need to read front to back.  Think of it as your go-to playbook — something to keep nearby and turn to as your search evolves.  There’s a lot packed in, but don’t let that overwhelm you.  Use what you need, when you need it — whether that’s updating your resume, reaching out to alumni, preparing for interviews, or exploring different roles. 

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:

  1. Career Success Starts Here | If you only read one section, make it this one.
  1. Build Your Career Toolkit | Resumes, Cover Letters, LinkedIn, and Handshake — all in one place.
  1. Discover What’s Out There | Explore career paths and learn how to dig deeper.
  1. The Art of Networking | Why it matters and how to build real, lasting connections.
  1. Ready, Set, Apply! | Find the roles. Follow up. Get noticed.
  1. Ace the Interview | Everything you need to prepare, practice, and perform with confidence.
  1. The Offer Playbook | Smart steps to evaluate, negotiate, and respond the right way.
  1. Calling All International Students | What to know, where to start, and how to succeed.

✨ Wherever you are in your search, this guide will give you the direction, tools, and confidence to take your next step.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!  

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center