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FREE Finance Career Resources from Corporate Finance Institute!

Check out Corporate Finance Institute’s extensive library of FREE Finance Career Resources. This library has been designed to help you land the job of your dreams by giving you interview guides, resume and cover letter templates, job descriptions, people skills training, recruiting and job search tips, compensation ranges, comparisons of different designations, lists of financial services companies, and more!

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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HELP! I’ve applied to a bunch of positions and haven’t heard back. Why not?

Feeling stuck with your job or internship search?  Have you applied to a lot of positions, but just aren’t hearing back?  If so, it’s time take a step back, assess, and regroup before the end of the year.

There are a few reasons why you may not be getting the type of response that you’re hoping for:

Is your resume up to par?  The average recruiter or hiring manager spends 6 seconds reading a resume, so you literally have just …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Make your Resume Stand Out by QUANTIFYING. Here’s How…

Your resume is a snapshot of you and everything that you have experienced up until this point. It is really the first impression that employers get when they look at you as a potential candidate. That means you have to make sure your resume stands out from the thousands of others they see come through the door. How can you do that though? What’s the secret? How do you stand out from so many other really qualified students?

One of …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Are you interested in working for a Large Public Accounting Firm?

If your answer to this question is

Read on!

One of the best ways to break into large firm life is through a Leadership Development Program.  These Programs are typically for students who are two years away from working full time.  If you are interested in learning about when and how to apply for these opportunities, don’t miss my upcoming program on Monday, November 4th!  Recruiters from a number of large firms, and past participants of these programs, will be …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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MSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program

Designed to recognize and encourage today’s students who become tomorrow’s accountants, the Foundation promotes new accountancy programs in higher education, and strengthens the links between business and academia. Contributions fund educational scholarships and provide financial assistance to CPA Exam candidates who have limited access to support. In addition, donations help to underwrite the cost of summer programs that introduce minority high school students to the accounting profession.

Go here to learn more about how to apply for the scholarships ranging …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Find Your Passion Career Podcast Featuring Alyssa Hammond

Alyssa Hammond, the Director of Undergraduate Career Education and Outcomes at Bentley University, was recently featured in the Find Your Passion Career podcast! During her episode she shares her insider tips on living your best career from her years of experience in the industry. Her passion lies in what she does each in every day – aiding undergraduate Bentley students in navigating their own professional path.

Alyssa highlights a few main points including  the importance of informational interviewing, networking, and …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Make Your Cover Letter Standout to Employers – Top Tips

Cover letters can be tricky to write. The purpose of a cover letter is to highlight a few particular experiences that are pertinent to the job you are applying to. You can even express further interest in that specific company by showcasing your knowledge of their culture or the current events that involves their firm. 

In terms of general format, the cover letter should follow some standard guidelines such as  one page, single spaced, an appropriate sign off, and a …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Tick-Tock, the Career Fair is a week away!

View this infographic to be sure you are ready for the Fall Career Fair in one week!

By Megan Nadeau
Megan Nadeau CareerEdge Graphic Designer
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VMOCK: The Fastest and Easiest Way to Get Your Resume Refreshed

Does your resume need a little TLC or even a bit of updating? If you’re questioning it than it probably is ready for a refresh. VMock is the new way that you can get your resume checked with instant feedback in just seconds.

What is VMock? 

Vmock is an online-resume review tool available for all Bentley students. It’s tailored to Bentley specific resume style and has input from the career advisors themselves! 

How does it work?

The process is simple …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Recruiting season is coming…are you prepared?!

Junior Corporate Finance & Accounting (FI-Focus), Economics-Finance, Finance and Managerial Economics students —

Are you ready for the Fall 2019 Recruiting Season?  Would you like to get prepared in just four class blocks, during the first four weeks of the semester?

Join us for CDI 301, which is newly revised based on feedback from last year’s pilot classes.  This fall, we’ll be covering:

Class 1:  Internship Search Overview | Targeting Companies & Roles | Resume Update
Class 2:  Cover Letter Update | LinkedIn …

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