CPA Career Pathways [Video]

In this short video from MassCPAs, CPAs working at a variety of companies across different industries share their personal experiences, discussing some key responsibilities of CPAs as well as addressing common misconceptions about the field of public accounting.

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 Answer: What are Your Weaknesses?

When employers ask, “What are your greatest weaknesses,” it may seem like they’re trying to trick you into admitting why they shouldn’t hire you. However, this often isn’t the case. What interviewers really want to know is whether or not you’re self-aware. They want to see how you’re taking initiative to improve yourself and overcome your weaknesses.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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How to Become a Better Manager

In any company, managers at all levels play a critical role in ensuring work is done promptly and accurately, creating a positive work environment, motivating employees, and helping the company achieve its goals. In order to be successful, managers need to be good leaders. This article from Business News Daily gives advice for how managers can improve their leadership skills in all aspects, including getting to know their employees, creating an inclusive work environment, coaching team members, practicing self-awareness, and …

By Kristin Helm
Kristin Helm Senior Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Center
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How to Decide Between Multiple Job Offers

You’ve secured more than one job offer! Congratulations! However, the problem now becomes deciding where to work. Though having multiple companies interested in you seems like the dream life, choosing which offer to take is a different challenge. This decision can be stressful, especially if you see yourself working for several options. There can also be a lot of pressure, as you will, realistically speaking, only have a limited time to make this critical decision. It can get to the …

By Isabella Ampié
Isabella Ampié
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Apply to OLA Academy no later than Friday, April 14th!

OLA Academy (OLAA) is a web-based, self-paced program that is designed to help Latine actuarial prospects gain the skills and confidence needed to land an actuarial position. Participants will have access to videos on topics such as resume writing, interviewing, networking, and designing an effective LinkedIn profile. Participants can also be matched up with volunteers (actuaries and/or recruiters) to put these new skills into practice through resume reviews, mock interviews, and mentorship. OLAA participants who complete certain requirements by specified …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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CAS is Hosting a Student Conference in Boston, MA! And it’s FREE!

The Casualty Actuarial Society is pleased to offer a FREE student conference at this year’s Spring Meeting in Boston, MA on May 9, 2023. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. University students interested in pursuing an actuarial career are invited to participate in this one-day conference!

CAS Student Conference Attendees Will:

Connect with CAS Members and Participate in a Speed Network Session
Learn More About the CAS and the Property and Casualty Industry
Attend Professional Concurrent Sessions …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Help us Congratulate Bailey Taffner (‘23 Finance) for Being #Hired!

Another Bentley student is #Hired! Bailey will be working for American Tower as a Lease Administration Analyst!

By Ridge Marel Gonzales
Ridge Marel Gonzales
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Kristen Bache (‘23 Management) is #Hired!

Kristen was hired by Sanofi as a Commerical Operations Intern . Great job and best of luck!

By Ridge Marel Gonzales
Ridge Marel Gonzales
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Congratulations to Strat Becker (‘23 Finance) for Being #Hired!

Help us congratulate Strat for being hired as a Equity Analyst by New England Asset Management!

By Ridge Marel Gonzales
Ridge Marel Gonzales
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Considering a career in Health Industries? An excellent piece from Deloitte

Deloitte Consulting’s Health practice routinely publishes thought pieces based upon their work and research that can be very helpful to you as you start to explore potentially entering this sector. I encourage anyone interested in working in Health to read Deloittes :

How some organizations intend to respond to future staffing challenges
By Lisa Dinsmore
Lisa Dinsmore Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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