Suggestion #6: READ!
The world of finance is a source of endless material for writers and has resulted in fascinating stories. Check out this list of the Top 20 Best & Most Recommended Finance Books:
1. The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing | Benjamin Graham and Jason Zweig
2. Think and Grow Rich | Napoleon Hill
3. One Up On Wall Street | Peter Lynch
4. Security Analysis | Benjamin Graham and David Dodd
5. Rich Dad Poor Dad | Robert T. …
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Suggestion #5: Actively follow the markets!
Regardless of what specific area within finance you’re looking to pursue, having a good understanding of what’s happening in the markets will always work in your favor. Here are a few sites to check out:
The Wall Street Journal: Bentley University students have free access to The Wall Street Journal website. Learn how to register here.
MoneyBeat: A pre-markets primer packed with market updates, insights and must-read news links. Macro Horizons. WSJ editors analyze …
Suggestion #4: Take advantage of the programs and resources offered by The Hughey Center for Financial Services / Trading Room.
Did you know that the Trading Room has been hosting a new event series: FIRESIDE CHATS | Connecting you with industry experts? Attend these chats virtually to stay engaged and continue your professional development.
In addition, several of the Trading Room’s key databases are available remotely. Take advantage of the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the programs that are relevant to your …
Suggestion #3: Enhance your skills with LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos. With more than 5,000 courses and personalized recommendations, you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and interests. You can also choose to add these courses and related skills to your LinkedIn profile once you’ve completed them. Explore subjects such as: Business Analysis and Strategy, Finance and …
Suggestion #2: Explore Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering for a local organization in need of help is a great way to boost your morale and help you feel like you’re making an impact this summer. While many organizations need help on the front lines, some also need help in the areas of finance, accounting, or marketing.
Need additional motivation? A recent survey by Deloitte found that 82% of interviewers prefer applicants with volunteer experience, and 92% say volunteer activities build leadership skills.
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No internship this summer? Has COVID-19 thrown a major wrench into your plans? DON’T PANIC! The Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Development Center has compiled a list of suggestions to help you have a productive summer. While the summer may not look as you initially planned, show employers that you are motivated, creative and resilient by piecing together several different experiences to position yourself for success for the next recruiting season!
Suggestion #1: Explore Micro-Internships with Parker Dewey
Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, …
Interested in pursuing a career in consulting?
Consulting is a big, one-size-fits-all term that includes virtually any form of advice-giving. Many people think first of management consulting, also called strategy consulting, which specializes in providing advice about strategic and core operational issues – but there are many other types of consulting, including marketing consulting, technology consulting, human resources consulting, just to name a few. Through professionals in the field and in collaboration with the Bentley Consulting Group, the Consulting Career Community …
Learn more about Veeva Systems’ Software Consultant Development Program! Veeva’s recruiting team shares the ins and outs of the company and highlights what the program has to offer to new university graduates. Generation Veeva is a program focused on professional development, providing mentors, workshops, and career path planning.
Veeva is a dedicated to building the careers of new university graduates throughout the company. The programs are designed to develop you professionally in a supportive environment. Workshops, mentors, career path planning …
We put together a panel of hiring experts to offer guidance to 2020 college graduates looking for work in a new, COVID-driven job market —
Panelists speak about jobs most needed in the new job market, top job interview questions, how you can show your personality through zoom or a phone interview, resume refresher tips, job application process, how companies are responding to COVID impact, what NOT to do in a job interview, and many more career advice and actionable …
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