EACE’s 2022 Virtual Road Trips to the Real World!

Bentley students do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get a head start on your career planning!

The Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE) is offering college students the opportunity to attend one-day employer virtual site visits between January 4 – 19, 2022. In this experience, you will hear from 11+ host companies about their organization, industry, internships, and job opportunities.

If you would like to receive more information on what companies will be in attendance or …

By Alyssa Hammond
Alyssa Hammond Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Staying Yourself During An Interview

When you’re at an interview, it always feels like the stakes are high. Maybe you really want the job you’re applying for or maybe your interviewer seems intimidating. Due to these and other reasons, students often prepare extensively to succeed at their interviews and ace them. However, while you always want to present yourself in the best light, there is the risk of losing your personality or sense of self when you’re interviewing. Remember, it is always best to stay …

By Alina Minkova
Alina Minkova Creative Blog Curator
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What is a Career Community?

Did you know that every major at Bentley falls into a specific Career Community? Career Communities are designed to help students network, explore their interests and skills, and find job opportunities in their prospective industry. Each Career Community also has a designated Career Coach. Check out your Career Community page to find industry-specific resources, relevant upcoming events, and featured jobs.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Staying Focused During A Long Career Search

Sometimes, when you’re looking for a job or internship, it can feel like the process is taking longer than you would maybe like it to. What follows is dwindling motivation to keep going and maybe a decline in the number of applications you submit. However, the downside of taking that approach is that by slowing down your job search, it is likely to go on for longer, becoming a vicious cycle. Here are four ways to stay focused when looking …

By Alina Minkova
Alina Minkova Creative Blog Curator
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Careers in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage: DON’T MISS THIS EVENT ON 11/3!

Don’t miss this great event organized by the Bentley Real Estate Group

Please join us on Wednesday, November 3rd, at 9:15 PM in LaCava 375 to hear from several professionals from the Commercial Brokers Association about the industry, the current market, and career opportunities in commercial real estate. Joining us are three panel speakers from the top firms JLL, CBRE, and The Davis Companies. Learn about these companies and what a career in commercial real estate entails.

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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How To Go Above And Beyond As An Intern

So you got the internship. The next step is to have an amazing experience and differentiate yourself amongst all of the interns to either get that full-time offer or simply get the most (better clients, more experience, more projects, etc.) out of your internship. Here are three ways that you can go beyond basic or even good intern expectations and impress your superiors.

Recognize When To Ask For More Work!
While a lot of interns think asking for more work …

By Alina Minkova
Alina Minkova Creative Blog Curator
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5 Things To Not Include On Your Resume

When the topic of resumes gets brought up, it’s usually regarding what you should be putting on your resume. However, there are a few red flags that go off to recruiters about certain resume components when you include them, that could hurt you more than helping you when looking for a job. Use your best judgment and when in doubt, come in and talk to a Career Coach at the Pulsifer Career Development Center! Here are five things that (generally) …

By Alina Minkova
Alina Minkova Creative Blog Curator
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Don’t Get Spooked Before an Interview

Make sure your interview is a treat, not a trick, with these great tips!

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Sophomores – Apply for the Wall Street Boot Camp by 10/25!

Do you want to participate in a program that will help you explore & prepare for a potential career on Wall Street?  The Bentley Wall Street Prep Program is available exclusively for sophomores and gives you the opportunity to attend & participate in 8 sessions led by Bentley alumni with extensive banking experience.

To formally apply for this program (which will run from November 2021 through Spring 2022), search “Wall Street” in the Jobs section of Handshake.  Review the application …

By Brian Moccio
Brian Moccio Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Music For Pre-Interview!

Happy Friday, Falcons! If you are going through interviewing, a lot of preparation is always necessary. But sometimes, what you need is confidence. One of the best ways to feel confident during an interview is getting yourself pumped up by listening to music right before it’s game time. Here are three top songs to get you excited and prepared to kill it at your next interview:

“Titanium,” David Guetta ft. Sia
A classic motivational song. It ruled several years of …

By Alina Minkova
Alina Minkova Creative Blog Curator
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