MaryEllen Ryan

Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center

MaryEllen Ryan is a Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Career Development in the Pulsifer Career Development Center and the dedicated Career Coach for Finance and Corporate Finance & Accounting (Finance-Focus) Majors.

Ryan has over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining the Undergraduate Career Development team, she was a Private Client Relationship Advisor with Brown Advisory, an independent investment management firm.  She has extensive experience working with multi-generational families to address a wide variety of wealth management needs.

Ryan has a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College and MBA from Boston College. She enjoys combining her financial services experience with her commitment to education to help students evaluate their skills sets and interests and find a rewarding career path.

Career Coach for the following majors:

  • Finance
  • Corporate Finance and Accounting (Finance-Focus)

Fun fact: MaryEllen loves to travel and has visited 24 states and 15 countries and look forward to adding to the list.

Favorite part about the office: When students come in to share great news about internship/full-time offers!

Junior & Senior Appointments:

Please schedule an appointment via Handshake (Career Center > Appointments > Schedule a New Appointment > follow remaining prompts).

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To accept or not accept…that is the question

Now that you have evaluated your job offer in terms of total compensation (salary + benefits), what’s next? Do you want to have a conversation with your potential employer about compensation? Are you expecting a competing offer and you need more time to decide? Or have you come to a decision? Here are some tips to help you navigate each of these situations…

How to explore flexibility with compensation
Entry-level positions typically have a limited salary range. The degree to which …

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United Technologies: Financial Leadership Program (Apply by 3/19!)

THIS IS A PHENOMENAL OPPORTUNITY THAT IS TYPICALLY ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE FALL…IF YOU MISSED OUT EARLIER THIS YEAR, BE SURE TO APPLY NOW!  APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 3/19.

United Technologies Corporation (UTC), a Fortune 45 company, is a dynamic global corporation operating at the leading edge of commercial and military aviation, aerospace systems, climate control, elevator design, security and fire protection. The company’s businesses include Building & Industrial Systems (Climate, Controls & Security and Otis elevators), Pratt & Whitney, …

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Financial Advisor: A Noble Profession, Indeed

Noble : (nō-bəl) – having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire

A Wall Street Journal article published this week titled “I Don’t Have a Job.  I Have a Higher Calling,” stated that young workers want to make a difference in addition to a paycheck; they are demanding more meaning and purpose from their careers.   There are very few professions out there where one can make a lasting impact on a person’s life; where one truly feels they made a …

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Insurance and Retirement Plans and Vacation Time…Oh my!

So now that you’re comfortable with your offer letter, you decide to try to make sense of the benefits package. Here are some key things to consider:

Health, Dental, Vision
• What types of plans does the employer offer? Though which providers?
• How much does the employer contribute to the cost of each plan vs. how much is the employee responsible for?
• Can you contribute to a Health Savings Account or a Flexible Spending Account?

Retirement Plans
• What type of plan …

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First came the interview, next came the offer!

So your phone rings and the person on the line gives you the big news that you’ve been waiting for…you’ve received your first job offer!  Very exciting.  A few days later, you receive a thick envelope from your potential employer and there is SO MUCH INFORMATION to evaluate.  And it’s kind of overwhelming.  Let’s break down the components of an offer package, starting with the basics…

The first item in your package will be the actual offer letter.  The offer …

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BEST. INTERN. EVER.

In Part 1 of this series, we talked about the importance of demonstrating a positive attitude, not being afraid to ask questions, and listening carefully and taking notes.  Last week, I added a few more tips about how to be a successful intern: Work Hard, Take Initiative, and Network, network…and then network some more!

Here are my final thoughts on what you can do to be remembered as the BEST. INTERN. EVER.

Find a Great Mentor

Finding a mentor can …

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Internship Success Part 2 – Give it your all!

Last week, I offered a few tips for making the most out of your internship: Be Positive, Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and Listen carefully and take notes.  Here’s a few more…

Work Hard  

Working hard at your internship sounds pretty obvious, but it needs to be said.  Show up on time and don’t take extended coffee or lunch breaks.  Be diligent and efficient, and complete every task that is assigned to you to the best of your ability …

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Feel like a fish out of water at your internship?

Whether you are hoping to turn your internship into a full-time opportunity, or you simply want to ensure that you secure a recommendation from your manager after your internship concludes, here are some tips to help you stand out…

 

Be Positive

Approach every project that is assigned to you with a “can do” attitude.  As an intern, you may be asked to perform tasks that seem tedious…but you still need to complete these assignments accurately and thoroughly!  Once you …

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Get ready for your next interview with our Mock Interview Night on 1/29

Sharpen your interview skills and get feedback from professionals from Liberty Mutual, EY, and Epsilon at the MOCK INTERVIEW NIGHT!

Thursday, January 29th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., LaCava 205

Open to all SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS.

There are 90 interview slots available – SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!

Business attire required.

To secure your interview spot in BentleyLink: Go to Bentley Jobs under the Jobs tab.  Type mock  in the search field, locate Undergrad Mock Interview Event – Spring 2015 and click …

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