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Strengthen Your Management Knowledge with these Top Courses from Coursera

Online courses are a great way to learn a new subject or strengthen existing skills on your own time and schedule. Coursera offers a variety of Management courses for different skill levels, interests, and time commitments. These courses are a great way to supplement your Bentley classes or explore the discipline of management completely on your own. Explore Coursera’s management courses here.

By Kristin Helm
Kristin Helm Senior Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Center
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Networking Outside of Networking Events: Making Relationships Beyond the Career Fair

The thought of networking can be daunting for many college students, especially if it involves making a good impression in a room as crowded as a Career Fair. However, networking can occur in more than just these kinds of events. In fact, you can make an impression and make valuable connections outside of networking-focused events in various ways. Here are a couple of ways you can network without having to go to a Career Fair or conference:

Social Media

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By Isabella Ampié
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Actuarial Exams Seminars and Study Aids

Preparing for actuarial exams can be a daunting task. Luckily, the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) has put together a convenient list of study resources and the exams covered by each. Access the list here.

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Considering a Career in Public Accounting? Consider These 4 Questions Beforehand

When deciding if public accounting is the right career path for you, there are a few questions you want to consider. These include what is a CPA, how much do CPAs earn, is an accounting internship worthwhile, and are bigger or smaller firms better? This article from AICPA considers each of these questions in detail, with insights from accounting expert Grensy Håland, CPA.

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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New 2023 Research: The Federal Government is Increasing Early-Career Hiring

According to Handshake, federal employers are increasing their efforts to attract students and early talent, posting more jobs than before. Is a government role right for you, though? Key insights from the report include: the federal government is increasing early-career hiring, students are showing new and growing interest in federal government jobs, federal government jobs appeal to students with varying skillsets, and federal employers are hiring across the country. Dive deeper into the research and explore what this means for …

By Kristin Helm
Kristin Helm Senior Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Center
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Resume Tips for Accounting Majors

Accounting skills and responsibilities vary depending on the level, company, and specific role. Therefore, you need to make sure your resume presents yourself as the best candidate for the specific job you’re applying to. In this article from The Muse, Jaclyn Westlake, a former recruiter at an accounting firm, offers tips on how to create a resume that makes a great first impression.

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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A Career Fair Company Guide

The Career Fair is finally here! While we consistently recommend researching beforehand, we still understand the struggle of where exactly you find the companies you can fit into and whether or not these names cater to you and your education. So, here is a short guide to some companies you should look into if you are still unsure where to start your last-minute research:

Accounting

Finance

Marketing

Management

Hiring All Majors!

For more information on these companies and more expected …

By Isabella Ampié
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VAULT: 25 Best Investment Banks to Work For in 2024

Based on Vault’s survey of 2,400 banking professionals, here are the 25 Best Investment Banking Firms to Work For this year, as well as the best banks in several workplace categories, including benefits, comp, culture, diversity, hours, training, and overall satisfaction. READ MORE.

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Interested in Health Care Consulting? New Posting at Equinox Group

Since 1995, Equinox Group has provided analytics to support R&D decisions to biopharmaceutical companies, assessing the potential for drugs from discovery to launch, and anywhere in between. They have evaluated thousands of drug profiles across hundreds of indications in oncology, immunology, rare diseases, cardio-metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, neurology, respiratory, urology, ophthalmology, and endocrine disorders. They also have tailored methods to solve the unique analytical challenges that arise in oncology and rare diseases.

This dynamic firm has recently posted an opportunity …

By Lisa Dinsmore
Lisa Dinsmore Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Career Fair Survival Guide – Make the Most out of Your Visit!

The Spring 2024 Career Fair is only less than a week away! For many Bentley students, it might feel like the same day of entering a crowded arena with tables and trying not to get lost. For others, it might be your first time experiencing a Career Fair. Whatever the case, the Career Fair is the Career Center’s biggest event of the semester for a reason. With many potential companies to work for, friendly faces you can network with, and …

By Isabella Ampié
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