Resume/Cover Letter Advice

Were you interested in going to the Actuarial Listen and Learn last week, but then something came up?  Or, you just needed a screen break for a little while?  I have good news!  We recorded the program so that you can watch on your own time.  Check out the recording here to learn from our amazing panelists!  I hope you enjoy!

We’ve all been on the app called TikTok, which has taken the world by storm and makes you forget about the concept of time. If you’re scrolling through your For You page feeling like something is missing, you’ve come to the right place. There’s an account for almost anything on TikTok, but getting your professional dose of career advice and motivation is something that you can easily add to your daily TikTok regimen. In fact, getting tips and hearing stories …

Does your resume need to be updated? See when the best times are to update it!

We all know that a long internship or job application can take several hours, between aptitude tests, HireVues, or personality matching quizzes. Even if you haven’t had time during this break to apply for jobs or simply want a total break in order to prevent future burnout, something that you can do while watching TV or hanging out with family is Quick Apply. Quick Apply is a method of applying to jobs and internships which requires one step: usually just …

Participate in CareerEdge Bingo and share your results with us on social media!

Update your resume with relevant course work you completed this past semester or one you will be taking in the upcoming year!

After a challenging trimester, it is FINALLY time for a bit of a break.  Take these next few weeks to relax and reflect. This time off is well deserved and we hope you can take full advantage of the time away from Bentley.

In accordance with Bentley’s winter break schedule, the Pulsifer Career Development Center will be closed on Thursday December 24 and reopen on Monday January 11.  We wish you all a festive holiday season and Happy New Year.  …

It is important to meet with your career coach and to be aware of the effects that reneging an offer can have!

Getting career advice is easy with Bentley’s Career Development Center!

Last week, we talked LinkedIn, but now our focus is Handshake. Have you heard a lot about Handshake, the hub for Bentley students to connect with employers and directly apply for roles? It’s very new, so don’t worry if you haven’t, but definitely look into creating an account and logging on… today! 

A handshake used to be the ultimate professional ice-breaker. Networking with employers at a career fair? Better practice your handshake first. Beginning an interview? Say your name and …