Career Advice

by Christine Sweeney | March 6, 2024

A partnership with Loomis, Sayles, & Company again this year offers Bentley undergraduate women a unique opportunity for an inside look at a coveted career path where they historically have been underrepresented. The Loomis Sayles Undergraduate Women’s Investment Network introduces undergraduate students to the field of investment management through mentorship and paid internship opportunities, with the goal of inspiring, developing, and recruiting talent to the field. Loomis Sayles, which serves clients in approximately 20 …

If you’re interested in public policy or working for the federal government, make sure to check out Handshake’s free webinar replay “Find Your Place in the Federal Government.” Many individuals often overlook the U.S. government as an employer, although there are numerous opportunities for students and recent grads. The webinar discusses different career paths across federal government agencies and how to succeed during the recruitment process. Speakers include Caitlin Gandhi, Director and Co-Founder of the U.S. Digital Corps, Hannah Bonecutter, …

Optional Practical Training, or OPT, allows international students to receive a year of work authorization in the United States to gain real experience in their fields of study. However, is it possible that, given that OPT promotes work authorization for the United States, an international student can work remotely for a company that is not in the United States?
The short answer to this question is yes! OPT can also be completed remotely, thanks to the surge in remote job …

Break Through Tech AI is a 100% free, 1-year BENEFITS extracurricular program that helps undergraduate women, non-binary, and underrepresented students gain the skills they need to get jobs in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. We are now recruiting students from institutions in the Greater Massachusetts Region to join our 2024-25 program, which will run from May 2024 – April 2025.

If you’re on the job search, you might feel like it’s you and your resume against the world (or at least the ATS). But don’t worry — it doesn’t have to be that way! We rounded up 85 of the best job search sites in 2024 to help you on your journey to find a job.

Below, you’ll find AI tools, job boards, resume builders, application trackers, and more.

The Best Job Search Websites That Use AI

You may have already …

There are a variety of job opportunities out there for individuals interested in computers and coding, some of which you may have never heard of before. This article from Indeed covers 11 programming-related jobs, including average salaries, primary duties, and any necessary requirements.

See below for details! Good luck, Falcons!

During their studies or upon graduating, international students are allowed one year (or two if you’re a STEM major) of work authorization, known as optional practical training or OPT. However, the work that counts towards OPT often gets lost in translation among applicants for this visa extension. More specifically, could an international student freelance without jeopardizing their visa status?
The short answer is it depends. As a student on an F-1 visa, you cannot partake in freelancing without additional work …

Certifications are an excellent way to prove your knowledge and skills to employers. You can bring up certifications during interviews or share them on your LinkedIn profile. Certifications also help you explore concepts you might not get a chance to in the classroom or strengthen the skills you already have. The Career Essentials in Data Analysis Professional Certification, available on LinkedIn Learning, allows you to obtain a certification from Microsoft. In the course, you’ll discover the skills needed for a …

AICPA & CIMA put together a great resource to help you learn about the requirements you’ll need to fulfill to get a CPA license based on your state or territory. Click on each state or region to learn more information about the requirements.