Career research that gets you in.
Explore industries, research firms and internships, prep interviews using real candidate questions, and book 1:1 sessions with mentors. Free for Firsthand University users.
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As a member of Firsthand University, you get complimentary access to Vault — the career research platform recruiters and journalists have leaned on for decades. Every review and ranking comes from a vetted insider, not an anonymous crowd.
Sign in to read every review in full, see the proprietary rankings, and pull up the interview questions candidates submitted on their way out. Your access is already covered.
A research library the open web can’t match.
Industry & Career Guides
In-depth guides reported by Vault editors who interview insiders at top firms.
Vault Rankings
The proprietary lists built from verified employee and student surveys.
Internship Rankings
Programs ranked on what interns actually care about, reviewed by interns who were there.
Company Profiles
Thousands of employer profiles, each with insider reviews and ratings.
Interview Prep
Real interview questions submitted by candidates, with difficulty notes and outcomes.
Resume & Cover Letter
Templates and industry examples reviewed by recruiters who hire from these resumes.
Talk 1:1 with mentors who’ve walked your path.
Unlimited 30-minute video sessions with mentors from Vault’s vetted network, many of them Firsthand University alumni working in banking, consulting, tech, law, and beyond. Every mentor is screened and credentialed before they join the platform. Bring a resume, a mock interview, a networking ask, or an open question about what to do next.