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There are numerous paths to start with in the tech industry, some of which might be more people-focused rather than engineering-focused! Kaylee Cibrian shares her experience as a Communications & Employee Engagement Intern based in the USA. Read more about the skills that she gained, and how her team supported her every step of the way.

Stepping into your first internship often requires bravery, determination and open-mindedness. Lucky for us, that was exactly how Matthew Byrne approached his 6 month rotational internship in the Guidewire Basecamp program. In his blog, Matthew shares the exciting challenges and learnings he gained from his Software Engineering Internship at the Guidewire's EMEA HQ in Dublin, Ireland.

Navigating that first step into the working world? Our graduate and intern program, Guidewire Basecamp, was designed to give students and graduates the tools to map their own way in their careers, all while surrounded by supportive and brilliant colleagues.

Second interviews and assessment centres allow recruiters and job applicants a more in-depth look at whether they suit each other. So, how can you make a success of the opportunity that assessment centres provide?