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A NEW SERIES: Coach’s Call

Since it is a new decade we are kicking it off with not just one new series but TWO new series to share with you all this semester. This one, Coach’s Call, will be an inside scoop on each of the amazing and hardworking coach’s we have in the office. A few times a month I will sit down and interview the coach on their specific journey to coaching, gauge their best tips and tricks, and share pieces of wisdom …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Interested in working on Wall Street? Check out Wall Street Oasis!

Wall Street Oasis is one of the largest and most entertaining finance communities online, with over 2 million posts to date and over 4 million page views per month.

If you’re interested in pursuing in a role in investment banking, sales & trading, equity research, etc., check it out!

 

 

 

 

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 commercial real estate and a $10,000 scholarship?!

If you answered “yes” to this question…keep reading!

CREW Boston is the region’s leading professional organization promoting the advancement of women within the commercial real estate industry. Since its creation in 1982 by a small group of women professionals with considerable vision, CREW Boston has been an important force behind the increasing success of women in New England’s real estate community.

In 2009, the CREW Boston Educational Foundation was established to support the CREW Boston Educational Foundation Scholarship.  The 2020 Scholarship Application …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Career Advice from the Experts

Advice is one of the best things you can get from someone else. Learn from their mistakes and triumphs and help that shape your professional pursuits. Listen from the people at the top, such as the C suite individuals or famous entrepreneurs, all the way to peer mentors, such as classmates or coworkers. Each person can share their own tips and tricks on what to do and how to make it in the world of business.

This article outlines 45 …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Finding A Culture Fit: What to Look For

Culture is huge. Every firm is different and even might have different cultures depending on the location. It’s important that you know what defines the culture at this firm because it is going to be a part of your everyday when working there. A few things to consider when assessing a culture fit are:

Size

Size matters. Some people prefer a big company while others thrive in a smaller environment. What best suits your personal and professional preferences and how …

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Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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ESG Case Competition – Hosted by John Hancock & Global Women’s Alliance – APPLY by January 10th!

BENTLEY WOMEN:  Are you interested in gaining first-hand experience, building professional connections, and making an impact at a major financial services firm?

If so, check out the below flyer for details about the ESG Case Competition hosted by John Hancock and the Global Women’s Alliance.

Submit your resume to Professor Otgo Erhemjamts (OErhemjamts@bentley.edu) by January 10, 2020 to apply.

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Your Professional Narrative

Many people talk about a personal brand but what I don’t hear people talk as often about is your personal narrative. In my mind, a personal narrative is the perfect intersection of your elevator pitch and your personal brand all wrapped into a story about you. Here are a few things to consider when crafting your professional narrative.

What are your defining professional and/or academic experiences?
How did the combination of these experiences lead you to here?
What are you …

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Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Happy Winter Break from Career Services

After a hard working semester and a busy finals season, it is FINALLY time for a bit of a break. To all the students, your hard work pays off in the classroom and in your career. But even your professional life can take a pause. Take these next few weeks to relax and reflect. Ask yourself if you are happy and if what you are doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow. This is …

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Net Impact: Why You Should Join

Net Impact is a nonprofit membership organization for students and professionals interested in using business skills in support of various social and environmental causes.

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Net impact has chapters around the United States including Bentley University! The value of net impact chapter at Bentley University

Community Engagement: Conferences, Student Sustainability Leadership Symposium, Events, Connection to Office of Sustainability, and more
Education: Learn from weekly meetings and through various programs throughout the semester
Capitalize Business Skills: Individuals learn how they can …

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Bentley Sustainable Investment Group: Interview with Steve Marino (’20)

Incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria is now a mainstream discipline that is being integrated into the investment process across all asset classes. It focuses on how sustainability can influence long term financial value creation and is becoming an increasingly desired skill set across the entire financial industry.

Want to learn more about ESG and how it is reshaping asset management? Read the interview below with VP of Fundamental Research, Steve Marino (Class ’20) discussing the new student managed …

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Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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