What do you do outside of class to develop your skills and experience as they relate to your major and career goals?
I’ll do anything in my power to enhance my personal and professional development. I don’t yet have my heart set on a single career path, but I believe that every experience is another opportunity to learn and to grow.
I’ve learned a tremendous amount through my classes, but I think some of my most profound experiences at Bentley …
This summer, I am working at The Hartford in the Technology Leadership Development Program as a Project Control Analyst. In my assignment, I am re-creating an Access database used for staffing purposes in one of the largest projects in the company, so that it is more efficient and has a wider range of functionality. I also do a lot of process analysis in order to identify ways in which the project team could use computer skills to increase efficiency in …
What sort of coursework and/or internship experiences would be helpful in landing a job in your field?
There are many different aspects of marketing. The value in interning is gaining office experience and taking the time to explore these different aspects. The same goes for classes – diversify your experiences so that you have a better sense of which pieces of your field actually interest you.
Where would you recommend that students interested in this occupation begin to look …
Work hard and find the lesson out of all experiences. You’ll have many challenging times but that means you’re growing. Don’t be afraid of these challenges or of making mistakes – we all do it! And we’re all better professionals and better people for it.
What advice do you have for students considering your major (or minor)?
My advice would be to research what you are truly interested in and match it to a potential career path. I have always been really interested in working within the fashion industry and found the most potential to explore my interests further by pursuing an IDCC degree.
What’s the best job search advice that you have gotten?
I think the best advice I have been given is …
What advice do you have for students considering your major (or minor)?
A piece of advice I would pass along would be to follow your passion. There are so many different industries and branches of marketing that it’s important to explore and learn about each one to know what you’re passionate about. You can do this by taking different marketing classes to find which “branch” you’re most interested in. Also, networking, setting up informational interviews, talking with peers, and doing …
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