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In this episode, Alyssa talks about transferable skills in the workplace. What are soft skills? How can you further develop your problem solving skills or communication skills or team building skills. These are ALL career competencies that can be showcased in future interviews to land the next job opportunity. All employers look for these soft skills for new students to be a part of their team.
Learn how to identify these competencies, talk about these soft …
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In this episode, Alyssa answers one of her favorite questions “How to Approach a Company Not on BentleyLink”. With many companies out there that don’t have job applications on BentleyLink many students might wonder what to do to get to these desired firms. How should you go about getting into these companies that are on your career goals? Should you email or call? What should you say? What tools can you use that are at your …
COVID-19 has affected people’s lives in different ways, and as students we have been affected in almost every way possible. With classes going virtual and social distancing becoming a necessary part of everyday life, there was no doubt that the search for jobs and internships was also going to be disrupted. With companies in every industry cancelling summer internships and rescinding full-time job offers, it is a scary time to be entering the workforce or searching for an job/internship.
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In this episode, Alyssa shares insight on “What To Do if You Haven’t Heard Back from Employers”. She gives tips on how to follow up, network, continue the conversation and more. What should you put in the email and who should you reach out to and when should you initiate that process? It can be confusing for students who are new to the job search process but this video gives you an in depth view of …
The phrase “business casual” is constantly thrown around now. Whether it is to a networking event or to a meeting or even to an important business dinner – this formal yet informal dress code can be confusing. This article, written by The Vault, outlines exactly what business casual means and how to incorporate a list of safe clothing options and as well as a list of options to completely avoid. It is a great getting started guide on what to …
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In this episode, Alyssa tells you how to stay up to date with CareerEdge!
What is CareerEdge and why should you use this as your go-to career resource for your time at Bentley University? There are SO many resources and tools on this site that are geared to get you up to speed on all things career related. Whether you are a freshman or a senior this page has something for you.
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Do you have a meeting scheduled with your career coach soon but aren’t quite sure what to ask them? Here are a list of questions that you can ask your career coach to get better guidance on navigating your career path. Knowing what you want to learn when you enter that 30 minute meeting slot will maximize your time each and every session. This list is by no means an exhaustive list but it is certainly a start and can …
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In this episode, Alyssa answers the question “What To Do this Summer if You Don’t Have an Internship”. With COVID impacting many summer internships, students are searching for different ways to develop experiences and skills for a career path.
What CAN you do and what SHOULD you do? Here are a few tips she shares in the video:
Volunteer
Join professional associations
& MORE
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Congrats! You are officially done with another year at Bentley University.
Freshmen – look at how far you came. From just a high school student a year ago to now a seasoned falcon owning this campus as your new home.
Sophomores – half way there. You’ve experienced a lot at Bentley thus far but trust me, you have a lot more good things coming for you in the next two years.
Juniors – the true leaders of the campus. Use your next year …
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In this episode, Alyssa shares her tips and tricks on “What To Do if You’re a Senior and Still Need a Job”. She goes over what steps you need to take today to get you set on a career path that will keep you moving forward to your professional goals. The Pulsifer Career Development Center is HERE FOR YOU and our coaches are dedicated to helping you find the perfect fit!
We have amazing resources and …
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