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Interested in tech start-ups? Check out http://www.thetechgeneration.com/ to learn about companies, jobs, and other resources. (Special thanks to Woody Benson and Perry Lowe for sharing this great site with us!)
Working in Sales at a Startup
If you have a competitive drive, an aptitude to learn quickly, and a passion for conversing with all sorts of people, sales may be the field for you. Successful salespeople excel at building rapport with clients and educating them on their product—which means that salespeople are often on the phone from the time they get into the office to the time they leave. Salespeople may make over 50 calls a day to people they …
With midterms almost complete and spring break only days away, last week’s post probably seems like a lifetime ago. That being said, I still want to share advice on landing informational meetings (aka how to reach out to professionals in roles or companies that interest you).
First things first, there are TONS of opportunities to chat with professionals on campus – from Career Fairs to Employer Buzz sessions. Two great ones coming up this spring are the 1) Marketing & …
Congratulations to Nicole Aldieri (ASC, ’17) and Brian Rodriguez (ASC, ’16) on winning the Hartford Case Presentation Competition here at Bentley on March 2nd!
All of the students who participated, a number of which were freshmen and sophomores, were outstanding.
The winning team that will compete against other colleges in Hartford on March 27th.
Congratulations and good luck, Nicole & Brian!
By now you have probably seen the photo of the dress that went viral yesterday after viewers could not stop arguing over its color – is it white and gold or blue and black? You may have even read the articles explaining why we see the color differently (if not, learn more here). But how, you might ask, does this relate to your career search?
Every student has different interests and different definitions of success. If you talk to a hundred people, …
During Bentley’s winter break, the Bentley Alumni Association hosted several events across the country for alumni, students and parents to network and socialize. The Bentley community was invited to locations including Google/YouTube, Microsoft, NetSuite, and the New England Air Museum.
Click on the map and hover over a selected city to see all of the action – Betchya you’ll recognize some of the faces!
If you’re interested in getting in on the networking action in your region of interest, check out …
On Friday February 6, executives and alumni at John Hancock hosted a ½ day Open House for Bentley students to promote their CPA Development Program and internship opportunities. Over 30 Bentley students trekked into the corporate headquarters and were treated to presentations about the firm from alumnus Charlie Rizzo ‘82, VP and CFO Fund Administration and Steve Finch, EVP and CFO. Numerous alumni in the program also shared their impressions of the organization, emphasizing the tight-knit and supportive culture and the …
Gallup research concludes what we’ve been practicing at Bentley for almost a century! Experiential learning and mentoring/support are keys to great careers and lives after graduation
http://bit.ly/1veyqN1Over winter break, career services took nearly 40 Bentley students to visit companies across NYC. Below are some of the key takeaways from the Marketing, Management, IDCC, Media, Creative Industries (aka MICCM + MG) track:
Richline Group, a B2B jewelry company owned by Berkshire Hathaway where we heard directly from the CMO, Mark Hanna, as well as Bentley alum Cliff Ulrich.
“Be insatiable in something you believe in. Read.”
“Marketing is all about differentiation and authentic storytelling.”
Bloomberg, a leader in …