How to Jumpstart your Career Development with BentleyPlus

As a Bentley student, you have probably heard your classes or career coaches talk extensively about defining your competencies for future employers. And though you know yourself well enough to find a few, how do you know for sure what you excel or need to improve? BentleyPlus is here to help you find out!

First of all, what is BentleyPlus?

BentleyPlus is a program introduced in Fall 2022 that aims to work on student competencies with the help of on-campus …

By Isabella Ampié
Isabella Ampié
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Prepare for an In-Person Career Fair

 

It’s that time of year again! With in-person career fairs just around the corner, make sure to spend some time reviewing expectations and best practices so you can put your best foot forward.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Have You Updated Your Professional Documents Yet?

Did you do anything this summer to advance your career? If so, make sure to update your information! It’s important to update your professional documents on a regular basis. This will save you time when you apply to jobs or attend career fairs, and it ensures that you’re presenting the most relevant, recent information. Plus, it decreases the chances that you’ll forget any important details!

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Trading Room Fireside Chat: Valuation of Private Equity

The Trading Room invites you to a Fireside Chat at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in LAC 395.  See below for additional details.

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Undergraduate Student Research Programs

Have you thought about working with faculty outside the classroom?  Have you thought about conducting research?  Would you like to have an inside track on the latest trends your faculty are researching?  Have you thought about getting paid to learn?  If you answered yes to any of these consider submitting a proposal by September 23.  Please see image below for more information.

By Paul Stanish
Paul Stanish Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Download the Handshake App to make your Fall Recruiting Season a Breeze!

Fall is here!

Returning to school brings Recruiting Season for many industries for internships and full time opportunities.  Handshake is rolling out a new feature that allows you to “check in” with employers at the various Career Fairs over the next few weeks (and beyond) that will make it easier for you to stay organized and follow up with companies that you have met with.

What will make this super easy for you to do?  DOWNLOAD THE HANDSHAKE APP TODAY!

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Have you considered Leadership Development / Rotational Programs?

For students deciding where to begin their careers, leadership development and rotational programs can really make a company stand out!  Luckily, there are many employers that offer excellent programs for new graduates, across a wide variety of industries and disciplines.

Leadership development and rotational programs provide in-depth experiences, ongoing mentorship, and targeted training.  Each program may have unique components, such as length of time, multiple locations, number of rotations, and pre-selected vs. optional rotations.  Employers invest significant resources in these …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Don’t miss the Forkaia Scouting Combine 2023 – 8/15/23-8/29/23

Don’t miss Forkaia’s biggest career event of the year! The Forkaia® Scouting Combine, is starting in 2 weeks.

The Forkaia® Scouting Combine is like an NFL Combine for college students but instead of sprinting and jumping, they code, analyze data and write business plans and prepare for their careers. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and talents to over 300 of our portfolio companies and a chance to get recruited from the top Tech companies in the …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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How to Be a Better Informational Interviewee

If you’re good at what you do, it’s not surprising that you might receive requests from individuals interested in informational interviews with you to “pick your brain.”

Sure, it can certainly feel flattering to be recognized as an expert in your field – someone whose ideas and insights are coveted. But responding to such requests requires careful consideration.

First and foremost, your time is as coveted as those insights. So before you agree to sit down for a coffee with …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Networking Strategies for Introverts

Networking as an introvert can be challenging. Introverts typically get their energy from within and need time to recalibrate after hanging out with people, whether socially or professionally. The good news is there are several strategies that introverts can use to step out of their comfort zones and embrace networking without feeling overwhelmed. Here are 12 of the most effective.

1. Accept Your Introversion

Being an introvert is a normal, natural, and valuable personality trait. Introverts tend to be thoughtful observers, …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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