Consider An Undergraduate Student Research Assistantship (Spring 2024)

Undergraduate (UG) Student Research Assistantships

Call for Proposals: 

Spring 2024 Undergraduate (UG) Student Research Assistantships

 Deadline: Friday January 19, 2024

The goal of the Valente Center Student UG Research Assistantship Program is to provide motivated Bentley undergraduates with meaningful research experiences alongside faculty mentors. Faculty benefit from student contributions as they work exclusively on research project(s) outlined by faculty members in their applications. Undergraduate research can take many forms, but in general, it teaches research practice as a form of …

By Paul Stanish
Paul Stanish Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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10 Things You Can Do On Handshake

We all know you can use Handshake for job searches and applications, but did you know that there’s so much more you can do on the platform? Handshake is full of helpful career resources and networking opportunities. Here’s 10 things you can do on Handshake that you might not have known about before!

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Don’t Have Work Experience Yet? Talk About These in Your Resume or Interview Instead

For your first internship or job, how are you supposed to convince a recruiter that you’re qualified when you have limited past professional experiences? The best thing to do is speak on your other involvements, commitments, leadership experiences, and succesful classwork. Highlight the important responsibilities you had, the skills you learned from these experiences, and how you will transfer them to the specific job role.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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How to Beat the Busyness at Work and School

We all know how easy it is to get overwhelmed at school and at work. And when we feel too stressed, it can negatively affect our health, relationships, mood, and performance. Learning time management skills is crucial to ensure you can complete all your work before deadlines and still have personal time for yourself. These strategies offer a variety of ideas to help you better organize and manage your work!

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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12 Email Sign-Offs for Your Next Professional Email

You’ve crafted the perfect email to a client, colleague, or manager. Now all you need to do is choose the right sign-off that matches the mood of the email and makes sense in the scenario. Here’s 12 great sign-offs to try if you’re tired of using “Best” or “Sincerely” to end every email!

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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7 Ways to Express Gratitude to Your Teammates

When life gets busy and hectic, we often forget to take a pause and appreciate the people in our lives. Sometimes a simple token of gratitude can really turn someone’s day around. Here are a few easy ways to show your gratitude to your teammates and colleagues.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Top 10 Most In Demand Sustainability Jobs

If making an impact in the realm of sustainability is a goal for your career, you will likely be interested in this LinkedIn article predicting the top 10 most in demand sustainability jobs. Take a look and see what of these might interest you, and learn about the skills and experiences you may need to get there. Remember, just because a certain position may not be available to you directly upon graduation, doesn’t mean you can be planful about your …

By Lisa Dinsmore
Lisa Dinsmore Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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How to Give Better Feedback

Giving and receiving feedback is incredibly important for professional and personal growth. It also helps ensure all team members are on the same page and can significantly improve project quality and outcomes. But giving good, actionable feedback often isn’t something we’re taught. Here’s some tips to help you provide better feedback the next time someone asks.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Interested in Sustainability focused Jobs? Check out Climatebase.org

If you are interested in opportunities that align with your goals to make an impact in sustainability, one tool you should leverage is climatebase.org. This site posts numerous opportunities with a sustainability focus. Simply go to their job search, and use the filters to indicate your experience level & location to narrow your search.

A quick search identified some current opportunities in MA:

Sales – Entry Level – Trinity Solar
Intern – Supply Chain — Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Verification & …

By Lisa Dinsmore
Lisa Dinsmore Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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How to be More Professional in the Workplace

The workplace is a much different dynamic than a classroom, group project meeting, club event, or get-together with friends. It can often be challenging to know just how you’re supposed to act when you go into the office for the first time, start a position at a new company, or switch to a new team. Here’s a few tips to maintain your professionalism in the workplace.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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