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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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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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The Best Career Reads

Reading is one of the best ways to consume new knowledge and accelerate your professional growth. Yet, many of us shy away from picking up books related to our career. This is a new medium I am bringing to your attention and ENCOURAGING you to do more of – read! This article by The Balance Careers has a list of 12 books that will help you define and enhance your career one step at a time. Each suggestion is broken down …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Video Communication: Best Practices

With Bentley’s new transition to online learning for the rest of the semester it is important to know how to get the most out of your education here at college. This isn’t an easy transition for many but it is worth taking a few extra moments to figure out how YOU can best prepare. Zoom is an online learning platform that allows students to continuous learn through the power of virtual technology. For those who are not familiar with Zoom …

By Paul Stanish
Paul Stanish Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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A Note to All Bentley Students

Students,

The state of the world right now is something we never expected. The speed and magnitude of COVID-19’s impact on our lives has been unimaginable putting a hault on many milestones, events, moments, and so much more. A pause on life is not something any of us wanted and quite frankly, not something that we have dealt with before.

Let’s face the reality, these are going to be hard times. Some might have family members battling with COVID 19 …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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CDI 201: Register for Your Ticket to Success

Attention all CDI 101 students, if you liked CDI 101, you’ll LOVE CDI 201!!! So, make sure you include CDI 201 in your schedule plan for next fall!

Career Development Introduction 201 (CDI 201) is a six week advanced CDI class for sophomores focused on job search readiness with curriculum centered on:

In-depth self-assessments
Personalized career action planning
Interview preparation
Advanced internship search techniques
In-class mock interviews

This 6-week class is designed and taught by Bentley career advisers, is ONLY …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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CDI 301: REGISTER NOW!

Attention Class of 2021 and 2022, make sure you include CDI 301 in your schedule plan for next fall! Career Development Intensive 301 (CDI 301) is comprised of four-week intensive courses specialized by major for the Classes of 2021 and 2022. This latest addition to our Career Education program has been uniquely developed to help YOU get the most out of your upcoming internship and job search!

The class sessions will cover:

Specialized resume & cover letter development
Advanced interview …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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