The path to landing a dream job often involves a great deal of networking and reaching out to companies or potential connections to get a foot in the door. That can be hard for professionals with limited experience. But the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is looking to change that.

Last year, students who graduated from the business master’s programs at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business were more likely than ever to land the jobs they wanted.

So you’ve made it to the final round interview for a new job. Just as you conduct due diligence with any other big step to determine if it’s the best fit, the same should be true when interviewing for a new job, says Rachel Loock, writing in USA Today.

You’ve heard it before: networking is critical for building professional relationships and finding out about new job opportunities, says Rachel Loock, a career and leadership coach in Maryland Smith’s Office of Career Services.

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More workers are returning to the office in person, but for job seekers, most initial interviews are still virtual. That’s not likely to change, says Maryland Smith’s Cynthia Velazquez O'Brien. And for many, the first-round interview might be conducted by artificial intelligence.

In this edition, first-year MBA Meg Gesner shares with us what it's like to work as an MBA intern at JP Morgan in Washington, D.C.