How I Chose My Career in Finance #MyCareerStoryMonday

Name: Stephanie Metzger

Class Year: 2012

Major: Finance

Position: Corporate FP&A Analyst

Company: YETI Coolers

Can you please describe your career path? (This may include high school jobs, internships, etc.)

My first job out of Bentley was with United Technologies Corporation in their Financial Leadership Program. I graduated a semester early and had NO idea what I wanted to do. I felt that a rotational program was my best option because it allowed me the opportunity to try multiple positions …

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Calling all Marcomm and Media Majors: A Trip to NYC!

Have you ever dreamed of going to the Big Apple? Are you interested in the fashion industry? If you answered yes to these questions than this program is for YOU.

This September 2020 will be NYC Fashion Week Adventure in New York City!

 

This experience will get you deep into the fashion industry to learn more through hands on training and experiential learning.  The students will stay at a deluxe hotel in midtown Manhattan.  Each morning the group will …

By Paul Stanish
Paul Stanish Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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TOP of the TOP: The World’s Most Influential CMOs 2018

Calling all marketing majors! This is another Forbes list that is well worth the read. It is always inspiring to see different C stuite level executives who lived through their trials and tribulations, climbed the corporate ladder, and are leading with success at the top of mind. Do you have a goal of one day being up on this list?

Check out these CMOs who are right now at the top of the corporate chain and how they are taking …

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The Fairs App: Your One Stop Shop Career Fair Resource

The job search season is among many of us and the Career Services office is here to support you along the way. Kicking off the semester as always is the bi-annual Career Fair. This year we will have over 130 companies represented across all industries and looking for potential candidates across all disciplines.

Before you head over the Career Fair though be sure the download The Fairs App. Here’s a bit more information you should know about The Fairs App:

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VMock: A One Stop Shop Resume Resource

Think of your resume as your first impression. Every time you meet someone you want to make sure they walk away thinking something great, especially if this is the first time you are ever meeting. The same is true with your resume. Before you walk in the door, someone is looking at your resume and getting an idea of who you are and what your experience has been up till that day.

For that reason, your resume is one of …

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NYC Student Summer Housing

Got a job or internship lined up in New York City? If yes, first off, congrats! New York City is an incredible place to start a career and it is the hub for many industries. The hardest part about living in the city can be finding the actual place to live in. Luckily, there are many opportunities for student housing options that are great to check out. The best part of these student housing options is that many other interns …

By Paul Stanish
Paul Stanish Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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VMock: Your Go-To Resume Resource

Think of your resume as your first impression. Every time you meet someone you want to make sure they walk away thinking something great, especially if this is the first time you are ever meeting. The same is true with your resume. Before you walk in the door, someone is looking at your resume and getting an idea of who you are and what your experience has been up till that day.

For that reason, your resume is one of …

By Yasmeen Alwani
Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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Leveraging Your Strengths in the Workplace

During your first job you are going to leverage your natural skillset. Whether that is your analytical side, critical thinking skills, positive attitude, communication skills, or more. Since you are just still getting used to what a real job looks like on a day to day basis you should use these natural tendencies of yours to benefit you in your role.

Identify 3 to 5 natural strengths you bring to the table that are incredibly unique to you. Then, pick …

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How to Maintain a Strong Network in Business

Someone once said, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. That statement holds incredible truth when it comes to the world of business. It can be hard to find jobs or opportunities that fit what you are looking for and the number one way to get a good foot in the door is through a strong network of individuals.

However, this network can’t be built over night. It’s important to note that real relationships are established over a …

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Your Professional Narrative

Many people talk about a personal brand but what I don’t hear people talk as often about is your personal narrative. In my mind, a personal narrative is the perfect intersection of your elevator pitch and your personal brand all wrapped into a story about you. Here are a few things to consider when crafting your professional narrative.

What are your defining professional and/or academic experiences?
How did the combination of these experiences lead you to here?
What are you …

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Yasmeen Alwani CareerEdge Content Creator
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