Tips for Securing an IT Job

There are many ways to break into the IT field and many steps you can take right now to help yourself stand out to employers. This article from Coursera offers seven tips to help you prepare for applying, interviewing, and securing an IT role.

By Kristin Helm
Kristin Helm Senior Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Center
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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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Apply for the Norm Ziegler Trailblazer Collegiate Scholarship today!

Don’t miss this opportunity!

The NAIW Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)3 insurance trust dedicated to the development of educational programs for insurance professionals. The NAIW Legacy Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP).

The Norm Ziegler Trailblazer Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate student members working towards a career in the insurance and risk management industry. Norm (Norbert) Ziegler was a mentor to many in the insurance industry and owner of Frontier Adjusters. …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Scholars of Finance | Speaker Series on 11/21 @ 2:00pm

Join Scholars of Finance for an inspiring Speaker Series featuring Bentley University alumni, Ken Foo, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Autodesk. With over 25 years of expertise in strategy, start-ups, and deal-making, Ken Foo has a proven track record of transforming traditional businesses with innovative solutions.  Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from a Bentley graduate who has redefined industry landscapes and delivered mission-impossible projects. Save your seat to hear firsthand experiences from a passionate mentor and advisor …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, 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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Cyber Security Career Overview

The demand for cyber security professionals is on the rise, and cyber security is a great career path for IT and CIS professionals. Want to learn more about the cyber security field? UniversityHQ compiled an in-depth career guide, including a career outlook, required education and skills, cyber security career titles and descriptions, earnings potential, and much more. Explore the guide here.

By Kristin Helm
Kristin Helm Senior Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career 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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Kaitlyn Borski (‘23 Computer Information Systems) is #Hired!

Kaitlyn was hired by The Hartford as an Associate Data Engineer. Great job and best of luck!

By Ridge Marel Gonzales
Ridge Marel Gonzales
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Announcing Vault’s 2024 Internship Rankings!

Vault’s new Internship Rankings highlight the top internship programs in more than 30 categories, including most prestigious, best for D&I, and best by industry, role, and key employment factor. Check out which programs were the big winners this year!

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By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Resume Best Practices

In most cases, your resume is your first introduction to an employer. You only have one page to catch a recruiter’s attention, summarize your previous experiences, highlight your skills, and prove why you’re the best fit for the role. While that might seem daunting, there are some tried and true tips to ensure your resume exceeds expectations.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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