Kristine Vidic

Senior Associate Director/Career Equity & Access Specialist, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center

Kristine Vidic is a Senior Associate Director and Career Equity and Access Specialist in Undergraduate Career Development in the Pulsifer Career Development Center.  She has more than 27 years of experience as a trusted career coach who has built close relationships with many students and alumni helping them launch successful careers.

She is responsible for the career coaching and education for first year students and sophomores at Bentley.  She works in collaboration with the entire Undergraduate Career Development team to build strategies that support the office’s integrated and holistic approach, and takes a leadership role in advising the Bentley University Career Colleague Program, in addition to being a key instructor for several career development courses. Vidic is a certified strengths coach through Gallup as well as a certified coach for MBTI and the Strong Interest Inventory.

Additionally, as Career Equity and Access Specialist, Kristine focuses on creating equity and access systems related to career development to ensure the success of all Bentley students, with particular emphasis on first-generation students and students of diversity.

Prior to working at Bentley, Vidic worked with undergraduate students and alumni at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education from Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor of Science from Southern New Hampshire University.

Dedicated Career Coach for:

  • First-Year Students
  • Sophomores

Fun Fact:  Her passion is to travel and see the world – Kristine has been to 9 countries.

Her favorite part about the office?  Working with the career colleague program!

First Year & Sophomore Drop In Hours (during Academic Year):

Monday –Thursday: 1:00-3:00 p.m. in LAC 225

To schedule an appointment during the summer, contact Kristine at kvidic@bentley.edu.

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Introducing the NEW Career Closet!

IN NEED OF PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE?  Come Shop in our NEW Career Closet!

WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!  Bentley students can now use the career closet located within the Undergraduate Career Development Center in LaCava 225. The Career Closet is stocked with gently used professional clothing and limited accessories.  Students may select, try on and shop for any combination of items that meet their needs.  Students will be allowed to select three items per semester.  The hours of operation will be …

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Introvert vs. Extrovert: Who Makes a Better Leader

Introverts and extroverts form the two ends of the personality spectrum. Most people are somewhere in the middle. While leaders come in all forms, the best ones are those who can adapt their personality traits, especially at work. They can be remarkably outgoing one day, then incredibly focused on an urgent task the next. 

Whether you identify as an introvert or an extrovert, how you deal with a situation is the only thing that matters in the workplace. Both introverts …

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Leadership Development Program Interview Rules

Leadership Development Programs are a great way to get exposure to a number of incredible entry-level positions. These programs provide the experience that many companies are looking for as well as networking opportunities and professional mentorship but are also a huge resume booster if given the opportunity to participate in one. Here are some tips on how to ace your interview for a Leadership Development Program!”

https://www.wayup.com/guide/thermo-fisher-952232-sponsored-leadership-development-program-interview-rules/

By Kristine Vidic
Kristine Vidic Senior Associate Director/Career Equity & Access Specialist, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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A Day in the Life Series…IT Project Manager

Sometimes you’ll ask the “What do you do?” question and immediately think to yourself, “Well, that sounds like the worst!” But other times, the response will make you say “That’s so cool, tell me more!” or “Amazing, but what does that actually entail?”

The more you ask questions and do research on what people do, the more you will be able to make an educated decision on a career direction for yourself.

Lets see what an IT Project Manager does …

By Kristine Vidic
Kristine Vidic Senior Associate Director/Career Equity & Access Specialist, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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How to Decide What You Really Want to Do with Your Life

Making a decision on your college major and career path is not an easy task for most students.  Below are 3 tips that will move you in the right direction in gaining clarity on your “best” choices.

https://access.vault.com/blogs/job-search/3-tips-for-deciding-what-you-really-want-to-do-with-your-life

By Kristine Vidic
Kristine Vidic Senior Associate Director/Career Equity & Access Specialist, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Getting ready for fall recruiting now is a smart way to spend your summer!

Make the most of what’s left of the summer by gearing up for fall recruiting – check out Alyssa Hammond’s inside tips and tricks on how to get ready to go when school starts in her latest Facebook Live!

By Kristine Vidic
Kristine Vidic Senior Associate Director/Career Equity & Access Specialist, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Still looking for an internship? Well, don’t panic! Check out our own Alyssa Hammond’s Facebook Live Top 5 How2Tips

Just because it’s the end of June, doesn’t mean it’s too late to get valuable summer experience! Check out Bentley’s Facebook Live featuring our own Director of Career Education and Innovation Alyssa Hammond to find out how.

Tips 1 & 2

Tips 2-5 plus questions:

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HEY SOPHOMORES – BUSINESS IN BOSTON

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NEW CDI 201 Seminar for SOPHOMORES!!

SIGN UP FOR SPRING 2017

REGISTER ON MyBentley TODAY between 9:00 pm – 12:00 Midnight

Advanced internship search techniques
Customized career action planning
Interview preparation and interview practice which will include a mock interview with an employer

By Kristine Vidic
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SOPHOMORES – Still Undecided on your Major or Career Path? 

I HAVE THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR YOU!!!!!!

Take Our NEW CDI 201 Seminar Next Semester!!!

REGISTER ON BENTLEYLINK TODAY – (GO TO “WORKSHOPS” IN THE EVENTS TAB)

Guaranteed to get you moving in the right direction

RESERVE your seat – only 15 students per class

 

By Kristine Vidic
Kristine Vidic Senior Associate Director/Career Equity & Access Specialist, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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