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Interview Tips

Consult the Consultants

Interested in consulting? On Wednesday, March 27th from 2 – 3 PM in Smith 101, hear from a handful of current Bentley seniors who have been hired by consulting firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and RSM! This is a great opportunity to hear their advice, tips & tricks about how you can best prepare & position yourself for success in consulting opportunities!

Be sure to RSVP via BentleyLink if you plan on attending this wonderful opportunity!

By Rachel Linehan
Rachel Linehan CareerEdge Manager
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Morgan Stanley 2020 Summer Analyst Program Applications are Open!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR MORGAN STANLEY’S 2020 SUMMER ANALYST PROGRAM!

Eligible candidates may apply for up to three programs. In order to be considered, please submit your application by the program deadline (see below for details).  For select programs, you may be asked to complete a supplemental video component to the application via HireVue. Make sure you account for this step in your application timeline!

Discover helpful application resources here.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Visit morganstanley.com/campus to learn more.

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By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Don’t miss LAZARD on campus after Spring Break!

Sophomores are invited to attend Lazard Middle Market’s Spring 2019 Information Session on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM in LaCava 340.

Join representatives from Lazard Middle Market to learn more about the firm, its culture, and the 2020 Summer Analyst internship program.

Check out the flyer below for additional information.  To learn more about Lazard Middle Market, click here.

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Interview Stream’s Mock Interview Madness is HERE!

Brush up on your interview skills using Interview Stream in order to land your dream job… and help us win Mock Interview Madness 2019! Now through March 31st, Interview Stream is holding a tournament where the school with the most number of completed mock interviews during the month of March! Helping us win is easy, all you have to do is click here and do a practice interview. Not only will you be helping us win the contest, but you will …

By Caroline Gervais
Caroline Gervais Student Director, CareerEdge & Event Planning Team
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Questions to Ask During an Interview: Infographic

When you are interviewing, always have at least three questions prepared to ask the employer. The questions should not be too generic, but something you can’t find on their website. Also, the industry you are going into can be tailored to come up with focused questions. You do not want to say “no I don’t have any questions” or ask personal questions that may make an employer uncomfortable. To help decide what to ask, this infographic lists 6 possibilities!

By Megan Nadeau
Megan Nadeau CareerEdge Graphic Designer
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What is a Career Coach? #CareerToolThursday

Have you been curious as to what that Administrative Responsibility was all about last semester about scheduling a meeting with your Career Coach? If you have never met your Career Coach, your Coach is someone who works in the wonderful Undergraduate Career Services department in LaCava 225 and is specially trained to answer all your career questions and help you with any step in the process, from writing your first resume to deciding between offers. Here are just a few …

By Rachel Linehan
Rachel Linehan CareerEdge Manager
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What to Research before Heading into an Interview

Prepping before an interview is a MUST. But what should you do to prepare? Here are a list of top aspects to research and think about before you head into your next big interview. Follow these few items and you will surely walk in as the most prepared interviewee and hopefully walk out with an offer!

Culture & Firm Values
Recent Press Releases
Quarter Earnings
Top Management
Interviewers Personal Experiences
Solid End of Interview Questions
Market and Industry Trends

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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The Best Career Sites to Follow

Need more career advice and tips? Here is a list of the top sites that post blogs on all career topics. Everything from cultural assessment, resume tips, cover letter writing, networking advice, interview skills, career resources and so, so, so much more. Check out a few of them and see which ones pique your interest and how you can leverage these websites to continue to accelerate and enhance your career today.

The Muse
The Vault
Balance Careers
Career Geek
Position …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Crazy Interview Questions: How to Respond

Have you had a crazy interview question asked during an interview? It’s happened to all of us and will undoubtedly happen again in the future. Follow these brief tips on how to respond and react to a question that you aren’t prepared for to make it a great answer.

Stay composed – don’t let them see you get nervous or shy away from the question being asked. It’s important to remain composed and answer the question being asked without getting …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Interview Season is Here! #CareerToolThursday

With just a few classes and finals between you and the Winter Break, it’s the perfect time to line up job interviews in your hometown. To ace your interviews, Big Interview is the perfect tool for both quick preparation and interview mastery. With over 140 industries to choose from, Big Interview can prepare you for any job field with general, behavioral, and technical questions, all with expert feedback about best interview practices and how to get inside your interviewer’s head …

By Rachel Linehan
Rachel Linehan CareerEdge Manager
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