Getting through difficult things takes tenacity—showing up, earnestly giving it your best, day after day. Searching for an internship, co-op, or job can be exhausting, and after awhile, it's common to feel fatigue setting in. 

Have job boards and job postings not delivered the results you were looking for? Did you know that more than 80 percent of all jobs are not found on a job search board?

Forbes Job Search Strategist Hannah Morgan said, “Historically, the hidden job market was about unadvertised jobs. Fast forward to the digital age, and you’ll find that the process is still about getting to hiring managers and recruiters early in the process, ideally, before the job is posted or engaging with that employer as soon as a listing goes up.”

During the job search, some employers don’t list all their open positions publicly. Instead, employers rely on internal candidates or use recruiters to seek well-qualified individuals. Using your professional connections and networking abilities can help you tap into this hidden job market!

150,000+ alumni strong, RIT's global network spans many industries and diverse expertise. Through RIT Tigers Connect, you can tap into it!

Alumni mentors can help open doors of opportunity as well as give you advice for polishing your resume and interview skills and standing out in the job market. They may know of unposted or soon-to-be posted job opportunities, too.

Sign up now and get started with RIT Tigers Connect >

Many employers have social media profiles, so follow or connect with those that interest you most. Use them to identify key employees within the company and build connections with these figures by engaging with their content regularly and respectfully, providing unique insights when possible to show your industry knowledge. If you can develop a rapport with these figures, you can reach out to them to express your interest and ask for an informational interview.

Remember to keep your social media profiles up-to-date with your current or most recent job responsibilities, accomplishments, and skills. Stay active by joining and taking part in online groups related to your industry, along with posting original, relevant content on your profile.

These tactics can help you stand out within your professional community and build your network. When your connections see your activity and demonstrable expertise, it can help you make an impression that could lead to potential opportunities.

Rather than waiting for a job to open up at your dream company, show initiative by reaching out directly. When possible, use existing connections to point you toward the right hiring manager or do research to find them. Make contact with an email, letter of interest, or cold call. If you notice they are active on social media, you can even send them a private message to start a conversation.

Pay attention to events and organizations related to your industry or profession. For example, communication or advertising and public relations majors might benefit from connecting with the Rochester PRSA or the American Advertising Federation.

Oftentimes, employers reach out to associations with job postings before posting more broadly and publicly. Plus, participation in professional associations can build your network with industry peers or alumni who work for your desired companies. These relationships can be helpful sources of advice for your search and potentially connect you to hidden opportunities.

Conferences or trade shows are opportunities to meet industry peers and decision-makers. Research the companies and attendees and set goals for yourself to focus your networking. When you plan the connections you want to make, it can help you use your time at the conference more efficiently. It can also help you plan out your conversation or elevator pitch to leave a memorable impression.

Remember: For help with all these career-launching steps, RIT Career Services Coordinator Eric Dixon is here for you. 

Eric hosts open office hours for College of Liberal Arts students weekly on Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the COLA Student Lounge (Liberal Arts Hall, second floor).

Drop in for on-the-spot advice and answers to your career related questions you might have, or log in to SIS to schedule time with Career Services Coordinator Eric Dixon >

Best wishes for a great week,

Brad Rosenbaum, Assistant Dean, Office of Student Services

Eric Dixon, Career Services Coordinator  

For more information about the following events and more, visit RIT's Career Services events web page rit.edu/careerservices/events or RIT's Career Connect platform.

Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., COLA Student Lounge (Liberal Arts Hall, second floor)

Drop in for on-the-spot advice and answers to your career related questions with RIT Career Services Coordinator Eric Dixon.

Thursday, Oct. 30, 5–6:30 p.m., WAL-3560

A focused space to work on your job applications and make real progress in your co-op and full-time job search. Career Services coordinators are available for hands-on support.

For more information, visit RIT Career Connect under Events.

At Insomniac Games, our Dialogue team manages every stage of game voiceover (VO) production—from recording performances to polishing the final mix. We collaborate closely with teams across the studio to create seamless dialogue experiences that strengthen storytelling and deepen immersion. By giving characters their voices, we help define the player’s emotional connection to our games.

This internship offers hands-on experience with the full dialogue production pipeline. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, learn industry tools, and contribute to real in-game dialogue systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with the preparation, scheduling, and tracking of VO recording sessions.

• Edit, organize, and implement dialogue assets into our game engine and dialogue databases.

• Support dialogue-related QA, bug fixing, and polish tasks.

• Collaborate with audio, design, and narrative teams to ensure high-quality dialogue integration.

• Gain exposure to the complete process of dialogue creation for games.

Learn more > 

RIT Career Connect >

The Bimbo Bakeries USA Marketing Co-Op program is a dynamic 5-month program that affords students a remarkable opportunity to participate in fast-paced real-world projects designed to further develop marketing, project management, social media, and creative strategy skills at the largest baking company in the US. It is designed for an individual who is passionate about the health and wellness (H&W) space, knows social ins and outs, and is curious about brand marketing, DTC, business, and communications. This unique co-op role will dive into the world of H&W food CPG, and be focused on social, influencer, brand communications (both internal and external), brand marketing, and more, all alongside the new, bold, agile North America H&W team.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report out on social media landscape and advise the North America H&W team and Marketing Center of Excellence on key trends, watchouts, what to be aware of, and recommendations on staying relevant with the brand’s target consumer.

• Plan and execute key internal communications about the brand and work with corporate affairs where applicable on getting communications out to the larger Bimbo Bakeries USA and Bimbo Canada organizations.

• Support manager and director in key requirements for getting products into market including packaging design, sales samples, item set-up for e-commerce platforms, etc. Support H&W team, MCOE, and agency team in guiding the creative direction for the brand to fit target audience and be relevant on key social and digital platforms.

• Work with website development agencies on implementing and executing website requirements, web pages, etc. as well as providing approvals from the client side.

• Work with consumer relations and agency on approvals and social media post scheduling. 

• Learn and use internal and external databases to share insights to influence brand decisions.

• Support the North America H&W team on other requests where needed (i.e., product development, business management, consumer insights, data and research analysis).

• Act as a passionate advocate for the brand in every way possible.

Read Full Job Posting in Career Connect >

The NBC Universal Internship program will be opening soon and the Early Careers Team there will be holding a series of virtual events November 11–13, 2025 that offer an in-depth look at the program. Tech, Data Science, Analytics, and Ad Sales are also part of the program so please share this information with your appropriate programs.

We’re excited to announce that applications for our Summer 2026 Internship Program will open on Monday, November 10.  During the first week of applications, we’re offering students a unique opportunity to learn more about the Summer Program and recruitment process by joining our virtual event series, Summer Starts with NBCU! We’d love your support in sharing the following event invitation with your networks and encouraging students to apply on November 10.  

Exclusive Opportunity: Summer 2026 Virtual Event Series: Since Summer Starts with NBCU, we’re kicking the season off early to give students an in-depth overview of our upcoming internship opportunities. The Early Careers team will be hosting a series of virtual sessions from Tuesday, November 11 – Thursday, November 13, featuring panel discussions with some of our rockstar current interns, insights into the NBCU Summer Internship experience, and recruiter tips for getting applications in top shape! 

• Streaming, TV & Film, Tuesday, 11/11 - 7:00pm EST/4:00pm PST

• News, Sports, & Ad Sales, Wednesday, 11/12 - 7:00pm EST/4:00pm PST

• Technology + Data Science & Analytics, Wednesday, 11/12 - 7:00pm EST/4:00pm PST

RSVP Now (deadline Nov. 5) to our Events >

Closer to the sessions, we’ll share sign-up confirmations and additional event details. Eligible students should sign up before Wednesday, November 5th to guarantee their spot to learn more and start their application journey strong! 

  As always, we appreciate your partnership and look forward to the beginning of another successful NBCU Summer! 

 Warm regards, 

NBCUniversal Early Careers Team

RIT Career Connect >

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