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  1. ADPList

    Are you interested in learning more about the tech industry from someone with tech industry experience?  ADPList is an online community of 16,000+ mentors across the globe who are available for free 1:1 mentorship. You can search for mentors with...
  2. Writing a Good Email

    Being able to write a good email or message on LinkedIn, Slack, etc. can be the difference between getting a prompt response or getting ignored. Good emails follow a similar pattern, so once you identify the pattern you’ll be able to adapt it to a...
  3. altPath 🤝

    altPath is a free online platform that helps young adults explore careers and compare the education and training pathways that exist after high school (including Rivet School). Here is a sneak peek of one of their "industry route" maps that show...
  4. Balancing Work and School

    Balancing a job and schoolwork (among other priorities) can be quite challenging. In this article, we’ll talk about what you can do if your work schedule is interfering with your ability to make progress towards your degree. We know every situatio...
  5. What should I consider before choosing my major?

    Before making this choice, you should consider several factors: 1) your interests and passions 2) your skills and strengths and 3) your career goals and aspirations. Take the time to reflect and remember that it's okay to seek advice from family, ...
  6. Handshake

    Handshake is a top recruiting platform for college students and alumni to find jobs and internships. Rivet School fellows should have free access with their SNHU email. Click here to get started.               ...
  7. OneTen

    Our society is divided by systemic inequities. Due to significant economic barriers and opportunity gaps, millions of Black individuals in the United States have been unable to fulfill their potential. OneTen connects Black talent with well-pa...
  8. How can I supplement my degree?

    If your prior experience and current job isn’t aligned to your career goals, there are many ways to supplement your degree and bridge the gap between where you’re at in your career and where you want to be. Here are some suggestions: Network wi...
  9. How important is my major?

    Choosing your major is a significant milestone in your academic journey, as it determines the specialized content you’ll learn and lays the groundwork for potential career paths. It allows you to dive deep into a particular field of interest, gain...
  10. Take Inventory of your Professional Network

    You may not think you have a professional network, but there might be some people you haven’t considered yet. Let's brainstorm connections. Start by going through each item on the checklist and writing down everyone you can think of even if you ar...