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Do you love Mondays? No? Well, Susan Brennan and Alyssa Hammond sure do… and now you can too! Bentley has created a new podcast series called Counter Offer to provide an additional way for job seekers of all ages to get insightful and creative career advice from our seasoned career advisors.
Counter Offer is a career advice podcast designed to guide you step-by-step through everything you need to know to thrive in your career. The hosts, our very own Susan …
By Caroline Gervais
Caroline GervaisStudent Director, CareerEdge & Event Planning Team
If you have landed a job or are going to graduate school, please be sure to let your career advisor know.
If you are still looking for a job, please know your senior advisor, Colleen Murphy, for the Spring into Action program is here to help you! In order to launch a career, you may need to work on some of your materials (resume, cover letter, interviewing, or figuring out what industry interests you!).
The Career Services Office is excited …
By Rachid Macer
Rachid MacerStudent Director, CareerEdge and Think Tank Colleague Team
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending a few days with some of the leading professionals in our field while facilitating a conference around The Future of Career Services. Not only did I gather incredible insights from the other faculty, but I also learned so much from the fully engaged participants. Whether leading career services at an online theological seminary, a major public university or a small community college, we all share a commitment to what Simon …
Major: Professional Sales and LSM: Health and Industry
Position: LED Product Marketing Intern/Product Marketing Specialist EC/LED
Company: LEDVANCE
When I came back from studying abroad, I was in the process of looking for an internship. As I spent time looking online searching for an internship, I stumbled upon an opening at LEDVANCE for a Product Marketing Co-Op. I’ve known of the company ever since I was young. My mother has worked for LEDVANCE for …
By Caroline Gervais
Caroline GervaisStudent Director, CareerEdge & Event Planning Team
Position: Analyst Development Program- Analyst Role
Company: Liberty Mutual
I always knew that I wanted to be involved in a career that is dynamic and changing. I was heavily involved in DECA in high school, which, along with having families across the business industry, sparked my interests in finance and marketing. I worked at Wegmans in high school and since liked the interactivity of that job, I knew that in some way …
By Caroline Gervais
Caroline GervaisStudent Director, CareerEdge & Event Planning Team
“There is no time to waste, and we cannot leave meaningful experiences to chance” says Susan Brennan, Associate Vice President of University Career Services. In her latest article on LinkedIn, A Brain Based Approach to Integrating Career Services into the Higher Education Ecosystem, Susan breaks down how a students brain can be compared to college career services based off of the fact that both are “hubs for planning for the future.” Additionally, she mentions that during your 20’s, this is …
By Rachid Macer
Rachid MacerStudent Director, CareerEdge and Think Tank Colleague Team
I’ve always wanted to work for a professional sports team, so I began working for the Event Staff in the Athletics Department here at Bentley my freshman year. This has allowed me to see many aspects of what goes into putting on a sporting event. I also work for SP&E’s TNT (Today and Tonight in the Bentley Student Center) which is the event programming organization …
By Caroline Gervais
Caroline GervaisStudent Director, CareerEdge & Event Planning Team
Friends and family know that I am passionate about careers. So, during the holiday break, it’s not a surprise that conversations at every family gathering, on the yoga mat, or even in line at Starbucks, all had a common refrain—the career search. The overwhelming question was “my son or daughter needs to find an internship or job and doesn’t know how, what do you suggest?” As the leader of university-wide career programs at Bentley University, I, of course, start with …
Major: Management with a Concentration in Leadership
Position: Sales Intern & Street Team Coordinator
Company: Boston Harbor Distillery and Dear World
My Background: Although it’s early in my career, I have had several jobs already—in high school I worked for a restaurant, a speech therapy office, a moving company and even a 5-star hotel. Then, while at Bentley I’ve worn many hats. After my freshman year of college, I became an orientation leader …
By Caroline Gervais
Caroline GervaisStudent Director, CareerEdge & Event Planning Team