The Ninth Semester

Career clarity for
the next generation.

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We help students and recent grads land real jobs, build professional confidence, and design their own dream careers;

With resources made for the next generation.

Tools for building a career that works for you:

From internships to interviews to building your personal brand, The Ninth Semester is your go-to guide for making post-grad life make sense.

Career resources

From resumes to real talk, we break down the job search step-by-step.

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1:1 Career coaching

Get personalized advice, support, and strategy; right when you need it most.

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Job opportunity roundups

Curated, vetted, and always paid. Updated regularly for the roles that matter.

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Community workshops

Interactive, relatable sessions that help students and grads get career-ready.

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Watch Jade’s TEDx Talk

“I Have a Career That I Made Up. Here’s How You Can Too.”

In her TED talk, Jade explores what it truly means to take ownership of your career, even if it means breaking the rules or rewriting them completely. Through her personal journey, she empowers the next generation to embrace uncertainty, trust their instincts, and take the first steps in designing their dream careers.

The career support system in your inbox:

Career strategy, job alerts, and the kind of advice you’d usually only get from your mentor’s group chat.

Newsletter:

Office Hours

Early career insights, paid opportunities, and job search strategies; delivered weekly. Think of it as 1:1 career coaching in your inbox.

Substack:

Surviving Your Ninth Semester

Candid essays on post-grad life, identity, and building a career from scratch. Written by Jade, for the people who need to hear it most.

#CommunityWins

#CommunityWins

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“Your posts make me feel a little less apprehensive about finding opportunities that interest me because you echo them so well on this app. Keep it up!”

— DAMARIS M.

"Your content has been EXTREMELY helpful for me—it’s allowed me to find tons of opportunities I never knew existed."

— NIKITA C.

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"I love how practical and relatable your advice is. It’s like talking to a big sister who gets it."

— DANIELLE M.

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#AsSeenIn

#AsSeenIn

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Practical guides, job search strategies, and the confidence boost you didn’t know you needed.

Start learning now ➯

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Want to bring this energy to your stage, campaign, or strategy session?

Whether you're an employer, brand, or school, Jade Walters offers:

  • Speaking engagements on Gen Z, career confidence, employer branding, and more

  • Brand collaborations that convert with authenticity

  • 1:1 career coaching for students and grads

  • Consulting for employer brand and early talent teams

Find us on social media @theninthsemester

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Free resource:

Ace your next interview

Download our most popular freebie: Jade’s guide to mastering every stage of the interview process.

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