The Backrs Blog
Demystifying college and career success
Research-backed, expert-created articles, videos, and guides to help young people achieve their school, work, and life goals in today's economy.
Career Advice
Video
The real way to land an internship that opens doors
Backrs' Co-Founder Tom has hired hundreds of people and been responsible for thousands. Here's his advice on how to land a high quality internship.
March 11, 2026
14:21 Minutes
Guide
Backrs Guide to Landing a Great Internship
A strategic, step-by-step approach to finding, landing, and making the most of your internship experience.
March 4, 2026
20 min read
Article
Career Tracks: What They Are and Why They Matter
Career paths are important to understand, but career tracks are arguably even more so. Tracks exist across paths, and they play a key role in job satisfaction.
February 11, 2026
6 min
Article
The Top 10 Myths About Career and Academic Success Debunked
When it comes to academic and career success, common knowledge can be a trap. We're here to set the record straight.
February 5, 2026
2 min