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Today’s Newsletter Summary:
CS majors…this one is for you! Listed below are some SWE full-time new grad roles as well as some Summer 2026 internships that all came out less than 2 weeks ago. Apply now before the role is gone forever!
Today’s newsletter issue features an opportunity spotlight (the COOP fellowship) and more on the recent industry news with artificial intelligence and the big tech industry like Alphabet.
💼 List of SWE full-time + summer 2026 internships from F500 companies and more
📎 Opportunity Spotlight: COOP Fellowship
📱 Recent news for the world/tech industry
🌐 Resource of the day Harvard’s List of Action verbs
— Arlina Yang, Founder
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If you didn’t find the Notion page of all the early career programs at the bottom of the first welcome gmail - here it is! And for GRADUATES - HERE is a Notion page of programs too.
SWE Summer 2026 internships from F500, Mid Sized Companies, etc
⭐ Bonus tip when applying to these roles:
Following company pages on LinkedIn gives you an advantage when applying to competitive roles. You’ll stay updated on product launches, company news, and employee highlights that you can reference in interviews or cover letters. It’s also likely that they announce their specific career programs on their company pages so you can be one of the firsts to apply.
Following the company pages also shows genuine interest and helps you understand the company’s voice, values, and priorities. And engaging with their posts can increase your visibility with recruiters. Make it a habit to follow target companies early—it’s a small step that can make a big difference.
🔔 Reminder to connect with me here on LinkedIn!
Opportunity Spotlight: COOP Careers Fellowship for First-Gen & Low-Income Grads
🎓 Start Your Career Journey for $0
Launch your career in Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, or Financial Services with a FREE 16-week career accelerator designed to take you from underemployed 🙁 to in-demand 🔥.
✅ Who’s Eligible?
First-gen or low-income college grads
Bachelor’s degree between February 18, 2016 and February 18, 2026
Unemployed or underemployed (<$50k, part-time, or non-degree role)
Live within 2 hours of NYC, Bay Area, LA, Chicago, or Miami
📅 Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — the early action deadline is November 26. Apply before than for your best chance to get into your first choice track!
✨ Alumni have launched careers at Google, Microsoft, TikTok, Salesforce, NBCUniversal & more.
👉 Apply for FREE here:
Recent Industry News:
Alphabet surges past $100B quarter as search and cloud drive record growth
Alphabet reported a strong third quarter with $102.35 billion in revenue, up 16% year over year, as Google Search remained resilient despite rising A.I. competitors like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Profit rose to nearly $35 billion, far exceeding analyst expectations.
A recent antitrust ruling eased regulatory pressure by allowing Google to maintain its lucrative default search deal with Apple. Search revenue grew 15% to $56.57 billion, while Google Cloud surged 34% to $15.16 billion, reflecting growing demand for A.I. infrastructure. Despite heavy spending on new A.I. data centers, Alphabet’s profits continued climbing. Regulatory challenges, however, remain a key risk. Read more HERE from NYT.
G.M. cuts nearly 3,500 jobs as EV demand falls after tax credit repeal
General Motors will lay off 1,750 workers indefinitely and 1,670 temporarily as it scales back electric vehicle production following the elimination of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. With slower EV demand and shifting U.S. energy policy, GM is idling factories in Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee, including Detroit's factories ruined to January. Battery plants operated with LG will also pause operations until mid-2026. The company recently took a $1.6B charge and joins Rivian and Volkswagen in cutting EV output amid declining sales. Read more HERE from NYT.
Resource of the Day: Harvard’s List of Action Verbs
Harvard’s list of action verbs it's a powerful tool for any student refining their resume. Clear, dynamic verbs instantly strengthen bullet points by highlighting impact, leadership, and results.
Whether you're describing project ownership, analytical work, creative contribution, or technical achievements, this list helps you replace vague language with concise, compelling phrasing that stands out to recruiters. It's one of the fastest ways to elevate your resume's clarity and professionalism, making your experiences more memorable and measurable.
Learn more here: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/Documents/careers/ActionVerbsList.pdf
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