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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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8 Mistakes Accounting Professionals Make When Applying For Jobs [Webinar]

This on-demand webinar from the AICPA focuses on personal branding, resumes, LinkedIn, networking, and interviews. You’ll learn common mistakes to avoid, plus innovative strategies to help you stand out during the accounting application and interview process. These tips are great for accountants at any stage of their career journey. Access the free webinar here.

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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The Four Interview Personalities: Which One Are You?

Turns out interview personalities are a thing! Find out what they are and what it means to be each type.

By Isabella Ampié
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BENTLEY WOMEN: If you’re interested in INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, don’t miss this event on 1/31 featuring Bentley alumni!

BENTLEY WOMEN: Are you interested in learning more about a career in INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT?

If so, join us in the Trading Room on Wednesday, January 31, from 2:00pm – 3:00pm, for an in-person information session and Q&A panel on Loomis Sayles Undergraduate Women’s Investment Network (UWIN) program.

The panel will feature four Bentley alumni who are currently working in AMAZING positions, and they’ll share the impact that this program had on their professional development and success!

Vice President and Investment Specialist …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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BENTLEY WOMEN: Are you interested in learning more about a career in INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT?

The Loomis Sayles Undergraduate Women’s Investment Network (UWIN) program offers mentorship and internship opportunities, professional development and technical skills to undergraduate students at New England schools with interests in business, finance, accounting, data science, mathematics, economics or financial markets.

The mission of the UWIN program is to inspire, develop and recruit undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the investment management industry by providing mentorship, internship experience, professional development and technical skills needed to succeed in the industry.

Join us …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Jefferies: Applications Now Open for Upcoming Diversity Symposiums

The Jefferies Diversity Council is happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2024 Diversity Symposiums. We invite qualified sophomore candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.  Selected candidates will have the opportunity to spend an immersive day with Jefferies professionals and gain valuable insight into our 2025 summer intern recruiting process.

The Investment Banking Diversity Symposium will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024, and is now open for applications.  This Symposium is geared toward …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Brown Brothers Harriman: 2024 Private Banking & Investment Management Diversity Mentorship Program

The BBH Diversity Mentorship Program provides students who identify as ethnically diverse the opportunity to learn more about a career in Private Banking and Investment Management while networking with professionals who provide guidance and support with resume building and interview preparation. Participants have an opportunity to participate in the interview process for the following year’s BBH Summer Internship Program.  APPLY HERE!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Program will run March 20th – April 24th
Six-week virtual program designed for ethnically diverse students in …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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National Student Data Corps Career Central for Data Science Students

Check out this great compilation of career resources made specifically for data science students! The National Student Data Corps has created a comprehensive career board for young data professionals, including everything from job search sites, career and presentation resources, data science cheat sheets, resources for women and minorities in tech, featured jobs, and more! Check out the NSDC Career Central here.

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Don’t Have Work Experience Yet? Talk About These in Your Resume or Interview Instead

For your first internship or job, how are you supposed to convince a recruiter that you’re qualified when you have limited past professional experiences? The best thing to do is speak on your other involvements, commitments, leadership experiences, and succesful classwork. Highlight the important responsibilities you had, the skills you learned from these experiences, and how you will transfer them to the specific job role.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Networking During the Holidays: Hit or Miss?

The holiday season is fast approaching, and one might quickly think that means there are few opportunities to build up your career due to everyone celebrating with friends and family and taking the last two weeks of the year off. However, despite a slow hiring season, you would be surprised how much you can advance careerwise. After all, humans are natural networkers, and we thrive off of making connections and bonding with anyone at any time. So, given the proximity …

By Isabella Ampié
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