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Hundreds of employers to meet with students on Sept. 17 and 18

The Center for Career Engagement will host the 2025 Career Expo on Wed., Sept. 17 and Thurs. Sept. 18 from 3-6 p.m. at the Athletic Complex on the Danforth Campus.

“The Career Expo brings hundreds of employers to WashU to …

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Tips for Class of 2025 jobseekers

In November, the National Association of Colleges and Employers reported that employers plan to hire 7.3% more new graduates from the class of 2025 than they did from the class of 2024. Today, the outlook for new grads looks much …

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