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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Parker Dewey: Micro Internships for YOU!

Are you looking to gain more real world experience? Do you have the desire to work on projects to gain NEW skills and expertise? Are you hoping to boost your resume with additional relevant work? Parker Dewey has a solution for you!

What is Parker Dewey?

Parker Dewey is the largest network of highly motivated college students and recent graduates who are excited to complete short-term, paid, professional assignments. While executing these Micro-Internships, Career Launchers demonstrate their skills and grit, …

By Paul Stanish
Paul Stanish Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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How to Be a Better You: Personal and Professional Development

With the transition to online learning and heading back home for the rest of the semester it is even MORE important to stay positive over the coming weeks. If you are in need of some inspiration the best way to find a glimpse of it is through books, podcasts, videos, articles, and more. One of the best built out resources to find and share some motivational content is through Ted Talks. They cover a wide range of subjects and each …

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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Get INSPIRED with these Ted Talks

One of my new favorite mediums to consume information is through Ted Talks. These are great for your walking to class, in a car ride, hanging out before bed, or even a perfect pick me up when you wake up in the morning. Some of these Ted talks can really serve as inspirational pieces for people who are seeking a little outside boost every once and a while. A speech by some of the greatest public speakers can always be …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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How to Reduce Coronavirus Anxiety While Working at Home

These are difficult times. These are anxious times. And these times might be the new normal for a very long time. That’s the not-so-good news. The better news is there are ways to deal with your coronavirus anxiety while you’re working from home. Here are five.  (The same tips apply to studying at home!)

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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How Will Coronavirus Affect Your Job Search in 2020?

Since the coronavirus arrived in the U.S., many people have been asking, ”Will coronavirus slow down an already slow hiring process? Will there be layoffs and hiring freezes?” It depends.  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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5 Big Benefits of Learning New Skills

Now that you’re working and studying remotely due to COVID-19, it’s the perfect time to learn some new skills. And there are more reasons to add to your skill set than it advances your career. Here, we discuss those reasons—no matter your age or profession or type of skill you learn.

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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Interviewing in the Time of Coronavirus

What do you do if you have a face-to-face interview and coronavirus is spreading in your city? Here are five tips on how to handle this touchy situation.

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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LinkedIn Rookie Mistakes to Avoid

What better time to update your LinkedIn profile? Let’s go over some simple, common mistakes and how to fix them on your profile.  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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