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Have you heard of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs, or MassCPAs? MassCPAs is the state’s premiere accounting professional organization with over 11,500 members in public accounting, business, government, and education. As a College Member, you’ll have access to exclusive career support, scholarship opportunities, connections, and resources. To qualify for the College Student Membership, you must be an accounting/business undergraduate or graduate student who is:
Attending a college or university in Massachusetts, or Attending an out-of-state college or university with a …
The MediaVillage Education Foundation represents media, advertising, marketing and entertainment industry leaders who have proven their commitment to activating and scaling diversity, inclusion and equality initiatives. You are invited to learn more about the goals of the Education Foundation here.
Ever wanted to work in the gaming industry? Handshake recently held a virtual event where panelists from various departments at Activision Blizzard explained their advice and insights for students wanting to break into the gaming industry. Learn more about the panelists and watch the event recording here.
By Kristin Helm
Kristin HelmSenior Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Center
LinkedIn needs no introduction for college students. But what exactly is LinkedIn Learning? LinkedIn Learning is the networking site’s online training platform, with over 6000 courses in numerous areas and topics. Accessing LinkedIn Learning is also relatively easy if you own a LinkedIn account. However, what makes LinkedIn Learning stand out with the plethora of online course sites booming today?
Accessibility
LinkedIn Learning is easy to use and navigate, being an easily accessible site on smartphones, tablets, and computers. The …
No matter your age, grade level, or work experience, there is always time to start thinking about the impact you want to leave behind in the world. Though you don’t have to think about this in the grand scheme of things just yet, having a general sense of what you want your career values to be is a great starter. Your career values link up your job with your personality and what you care about, so it’s necessary to establish …
Due to the mathematical and technical aspects of actuarial careers, actuarial interviews typically include questions to test your knowledge and skills regarding fundamental actuarial concepts. Wondering what questions might look like and how to best answer them? Check out these sample actuarial interview questions, with suggested answers, from Career Karma. The article also includes helpful advice on how to prepare for your interview and prep your resume specifically for an actuarial job posting.
Just like how you probably want to find a company that aligns with your values, interests, and work style, employers are also looking to find individuals that fit in with their company culture. The question “Why do you want to work here?” shows employers if you’ve done your research, as well as whether you’re passionate about the company and the position. If you can’t explain what the company does or why it’s the right place for you, this will likely …