
Something that students don’t know is that recruiters searching for new talent via LinkedIn have an entirely different view of LinkedIn. In particular, recruiters can search for exactly what they want in a candidate and only bring up results of individuals that fit that criteria. Unsure of what this looks like? Check out this TikTok, which shows a firsthand look at a recruiter’s view on LinkedIn. Additionally, another awesome career TikToker posted this Youtube video on the top 3 tips …

Whether you’re preparing for your first interview ever or you’re a seasoned interview expert, there’s always a struggle of what to wear. Especially because, as a woman in business, it’s important to be taken seriously. A lot of that starts with a classy, professional outfit. Whether your interview is in-person or virtual, you want to perform your best, which is linked to looking good and feeling confident! If you need more convincing, here’s a Harvard study that has linked wearing …

After an internship experience, there’s a time to reflect on the work and the time that you’ve had in a particular role and at a specific company. Sometimes, after a great experience, a lot of interns accept return offers for the next summer. Let’s discuss some of the benefits and also not-so-great things about staying with the same company for two consecutive internships.
PROS:
More Trust & Greater Responsibilities
When you intern somewhere AGAIN, there’s a huge chance that the …

Have some free time on your hands? Maybe not right now as finals season is almost upon us, but what about after that? Focus on your professional development a little by reading a career-related book! Through researching these novels, some are better than others for specific situations. Scroll down for five great choices that can get you on the way to becoming a better candidate for jobs or a better professional in general!
If you can only read one: …

There’s no doubt that a resume is unanimously voted to be the most important and talked-about document when candidates apply for jobs. However, there are other application materials you need to worry about. To list some of the common ones you might have to attach include:
Cover Letters
Unofficial or official transcript
References
Letters of Recommendation
Cover letters are almost just as common as simply needing to attach a resume, though, so let’s discuss them. Cover letters serve three main …

Are you interested in learning more about automobiles and the automobile industry? Additionally, are you ready to get more involved in your passion for cars, talk to like-minded peers, and meet professionals who are in the industry? Consider joining Bentley Car Club, another awesome student-run organization on campus. This group of 30 car enthusiasts has the goal of teaching members about the auto industry.
Is joining Bentley Car Club only valuable if you’re interested in working within the auto-industry?
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In the last few years, and during this year especially, more individuals have become comfortable with sharing their stories. It’s important that we are listening, but also important to take action and small steps toward improvement. Specifically, in the male-dominated business world, and even on Bentley’s campus itself, there have been documented instances of sexism. Sexism is never acceptable and, similarly, the existence of the wage gap is sad. It is 2021. It is time to eradicate the idea that …

Good morning, Falcons! Interview season is fully upon us, as you know if you’ve been putting in the work and applying for those positions. Interviews seem to have changed a lot, but in reality, only the medium where they happen has been altered. In virtual interviews, there might be slight discrepancies in how you should act, but almost everything does stay the same. Here are some tips of how to behave in interviews, whether your interview is being conducted virtually …

If you go to Bentley and have taken CDI101, you have a resume. Hopefully, you even have a good one. The common problem that early resume development causes is that, with the combination of utilizing a template and not having a lot of experience, many people’s resumes end up looking very similar. Most student resumes will have these basic categories:
Contact Information
Education
Work Experience
Leadership Experience
These are all great, important, and usually necessary to include. However, if …

We are more than halfway through the semester, in fact, Spring 2021 ENDS in approximately one month. Events are fully happening, and whether you are taking full advantage of them or not (you should), there are no reasons to be missing an event you RSVP’ed for, even if it’s virtual.
Virtual events may not feel “real” or “important,” and because everything else has also been online this year, burning out is truly upon students. However, there are several reasons why …