8 HR Tech Trends in 2019

At the base of every company is its employees. In recent decades, technology has exponentially improved the hiring process and the magnitude of information that companies are provided with and have access to about potential candidates, increasing their ability to hire appropriate and qualified employees for the job. Here’s 8 predictions about HR technology trends in 2019:

‘Show Me’ Approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI): Because of highly publicized cases involving AI gone wrong, more scrutiny of computer-based hiring technology is …

By Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy Senior Associate Director, Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Development Center
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4 Entrepreneurship Trends of 2019

This coming year will have the perfect conditions for new and old entrepreneurs to thrive! The combination of a strong and healthy economy, good job market, and the new tax legislation that was just introduced this year creates an ideal environment for small businesses. If you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur yourself, it’s important to do your research on current conditions that could affect your success. Here’s 4 predictions about 2019 in regards to entrepreneurship:

Entrepreneurship grows in diversity: From …

By Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy Senior Associate Director, Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Development Center
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Alexa Widschwenter (’20, Management) is #HIRED!

Congrats to Alexa Widschwenter for accepting a position at PTC as a Field Enablement and Systems Intern. Good luck this summer!

By Abigail Springfield
Abigail Springfield Social Media Manager
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Congrats to Megan Nadeau (’20, IDCC) for getting #HIRED!

Congrats to Megan Nadeau for accepting a position at Pegasystems as an Associate Education Specialist! Good luck this summer!

By Abigail Springfield
Abigail Springfield Social Media Manager
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10 Key Global Predictions for 2019

As you have likely learned in your classes, the external environment a company operates can have a significant impact on the performance of the company, industry, and the individual employees. As such, it’s important to be aware of what’s going on in the world; especially if you are aspiring to work in a managerial capacity. In addition to staying up to date on the news, there are many companies and articles that seek to predict and explain what’s going on …

By Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy Senior Associate Director, Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Development Center
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Seniors! There’s Still Time to Spring Into Action to Get Your Full-time Job…

If you have NOT visited Career Services this year and need to update your senior career toolkit (resume, cover letter, elevator pitch, networking contacts, etc.) this is your chance to work with a career coach and put your career ball in motion before graduation!

Join us for our Senior Series: Spring into Action which begins on April 9th and will run through April 24th. This series is run by experienced Career Coach and Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Career Services, Colleen Murphy. This …

By Caroline Gervais
Caroline Gervais Student Director, CareerEdge & Event Planning Team
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Sarah Dwyer (’19, Finance) is #HIRED!

Congrats to Sarah Dwyer who has accepted a Sales and Trading Analyst position at Cantor Fitzgerald! We wish you the best of luck! 

By Abigail Springfield
Abigail Springfield Social Media Manager
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Get Ready for the Job Search with CDI 201 This Fall – The Time to Register is Almost Here!

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 (so Class of 2022 that means you!) 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 …

By Caroline Gervais
Caroline Gervais Student Director, CareerEdge & Event Planning Team
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The Time to Register for CDI 301 is THIS WEEK!!

Attention Class of 2020 and 2021, 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 2020 and 2021. 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 preparation

By Caroline Gervais
Caroline Gervais Student Director, CareerEdge & Event Planning Team
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Congrats to Brennan Delory (’19, Supply Chain Management) for getting #HIRED!

Congrats to Brennan Delory who will be working at Wayfair as a Supply Chain and Logistics Associate! Good Luck!

By Abigail Springfield
Abigail Springfield Social Media Manager
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