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Interview Tips

Museum of Science Internships: OPEN NOW

If you are still on the hunt of a summer internship and are interested in the world of science, then Boston’s Museum of Science is the place to be. They recently rolled out over TEN new openings and are actively hiring!

The Museum’s mission is to play a leading role in transforming the nation’s relationship with science and technology. This role becomes ever more important as science and technology shape and reshape our lives and world, and it means we:

By Jennifer Graham
Jennifer Graham Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Mass Clean Energy Internship Program

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Internship Program helps prepare the next generation of clean energy workers by funding internships for students and recent graduates at Massachusetts clean energy and water innovation companies.

Since its inception in 2011, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Internship Program has placed thousands of students and recent graduates at clean energy companies across the Commonwealth, with hundreds of those interns going on to receive full or part-time job opportunities at their host companies.

The program helps provide Massachusetts …

By Jennifer Graham
Jennifer Graham Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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How Will Coronavirus Affect Your Job Search in 2020?

Since the coronavirus arrived in the U.S., many people have been asking, ”Will coronavirus slow down an already slow hiring process? Will there be layoffs and hiring freezes?” It depends.  Read more here.

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By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Interviewing in the Time of Coronavirus

What do you do if you have a face-to-face interview and coronavirus is spreading in your city? Here are five tips on how to handle this touchy situation.

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By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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How I Chose My Career in Social Work #MyCareerStoryMonday

Name: Sheila Hartley

Class Year: 2003

Major: Corporate Finance & Accounting

Position: Adoption Social Worker

Company: Massachusetts Department of Children & Families

 

Can you describe your career path for me? (This may include HS jobs, internships, etc.)

After my junior year of high school I got a job at my dad’s company (DuPont Pharmaceuticals), and worked there during summer and winter breaks through my sophomore year of college.  After I started college I got an internship in their accounting …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Top Common Interview Questions ANSWERED

Interviews can be daunting. Whether it’s your first go-around or you are a well-seasoned interviewer by now, the process is long and sometimes overwhelming. The key to acing any interview is being well prepared. Know the common questions they might ask as it relates to your past experiences, how you react in different situations, and even just about who you are to a core. If you can identity at least 75% of the questions that will be thrown at you …

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Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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A Checklist for Your Thank You Emails

Congrats you had an interview! But your work isn’t quite done yet …. You have to send a thank you email to the person(s) that interviewed you. Yes, that also means a phone interview too!

Sometimes these emails can be confusing. What’s the appropriate amount to write? What should I include? How long should I wait to send it? What should be the subject line? Etc.

Here is a quick blog post that covers all the important topics and questions that …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Interview Answer to “What’s Your Greatest Weakness”

This question is always a bit tricky. Why would someone want to know my greatest weakness? Yes we all have them but it can be a bit awkward and uncomfortable to talk about when you are in an interview and you clearly want to land the job. The point of this question is to get insight into where your areas of development might be. Now the interviewer knows this and the reason why they are asking to learn more about …

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Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Body Language During Interviews: What You Need to Know

Handshake

This handshake is just about the same as your first impression. With every interview it’s important that once your interviewer walks into the room you stand up, smile, make eye contact, and have a clean, strong handshake. Handshakes show a sense of confidence and you don’t want to be caught giving a top-level executive one of those “dead fish” handshakes or one of those “he broke my blood vessel” handshakes. Try and practice a few times with friends to …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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What You Will Be Asked in an Interview: 100 Questions Outlined 

Interviews are tricky whether it is your first go around or you are a seasoned interviewee. Every company is different and interviews can be daunting especially if you are unsure of the questions they may ask. This article from Monster.com, a career focused website, outlines 100 questions that you can start to prepare answers for before heading into your big day. Like mentioned in other blog posts, the best way to ace your interview is to prepare heavily before. This requires …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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