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We Need Feedback from YOU to Help Your Career Path!

With the current COVID pandemic impacting the career journey of many Bentley students both on the job search and internship process, there are outlets that are looking to help turn these difficult times into way that you can turn it into a positive situation. This starts with feedback and turns into actionable ways to tackle the coming months ahead to best serve your personal career path and potential.

The Financial Times editorial team is going to be writing a series …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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DROP IN HOURS: Ending This Friday!

Need some last minute career advice? How about a resume refresh or a second look at your cover letter? If you need some tips or career help head to the drop in hours ending THIS week with our amazing Career Colleagues.

They have answers to all your questions and can help YOU pave a perfect career track for your professional pursuits.

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By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Professional Development: Tips to Get You Started

Don’t let extra time on your hands go to waste. Take this time to refocus on yourself and your professional development. There are countless ways that you can professionally grow – even if it is just a few things here and there. Start small with a resume refresh and a linkedIn update. Make a list of new skills and start taking courses to work on building a valuable skillset and expertise. Consider networking and reconnecting with individuals to catch up …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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College Life Under Quarantine

As college students across the country pass the one-month mark of COVID-19 quarantine, one student reflects on how she’s been dealing with her new reality.  Read more here.

To unlock everything that Vault has to offer, access Vault through the Resources tab in CareerEdge and a create FREE account with your @bentley.edu email address.

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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EARTH WEEK: Events to Learn About Sustainability

Are you interested in a career around sustainability? Are you looking have your hard work better the world we live in? This week is Earth Week and the Office of Sustainability is hosting a wide range of events to shed light on this important week and to promote and encourage students to engage in a meaningful career with a sustainable focus. Join them in an inspiring coffee chat with Natalie Haynes and Amanda King from the Office of Sustainability and …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Thriving in A Virtual Interview World

With the transition to virtual learning, virtual interviews, and some possible virtual internships, it’s important to know how to THRIVE in this new online climate. This can be a new and different change for many of us but if you are adaptable and flexible – you can make the most of the situation.

If you have a virtual interview coming soon or a virtual internship this summer be sure to watch this video below! This video gives a run down …

By Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy Senior Associate Director, Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Development Center
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Career Corner: What do you like best about recruiting Bentley students?

Bentley students are continuously recognized by employers as being some of the best candidates to recruit & hire.  This comes from YOUR hard work, drive, dedication, and #paratus mindset.  There is no surprise here when saying that Bentley has received incredible feedback from our relationships with employers and the Career Development Center wants to THANK YOU for putting in all the time and energy to make Bentley a well recognized university.

Let’s go Falcons!  Keep up the great work and …

By Brian Moccio
Brian Moccio Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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8 Tips For 2020 Graduates on Navigating the Job and Internship Scene Right Now

Good article with some helpful and realistic tips for navigating the job and internship search during this unprecedented time.

Please make special note of the first tip:  Tap Into Your School’s Resources!  Although the Career Development Center staff is working remotely for the remainder of the academic year, we are fully up and running and we are here for you!  As a reminder, our office is open Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm EST.  All coaches have increased appointment availability in lieu …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Introducing a NEW Video Series: Career Corner

This week we are releasing a new mini series on the blog!  This new series is called Career Corner and it will encompass three employer videos that all relate to the importance of networking (which is even more important in the current economic environment).  Our team gathered employer input at the career fairs and want to share these real perspectives with you!  These videos will give you helpful insight into the thoughts of your future potential employers.

Upcoming videos include:

By Brian Moccio
Brian Moccio Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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WE ARE HIRING! Come apply to be a part of the CareerEdge team!

Are you looking for an on campus job? Do you have a niche passion for career development? Do you consider yourself a team player, creative thinker, and problem solver?

The Pulsifer Career Development Center is hiring for a variety of positions next year. In this role you can work directly with the career coaches and help promote our top rated professional career services through CareerEdge and BentleyLink. This rewarding, fun, flexible job will not only get you some extra needed …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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