How Bilingualism and Multilingualism Can Boost Your Career

Whether English is your second language, you grew up speaking a different language at home, or maybe you’re the coolest person on Earth and speak several languages, people often don’t take into consideration that languages, especially being fluent in two or more, is an immense skill you can bring to the table! Bilingualism and multilingualism demonstrate to companies a plethora of things about you, and not adding this as a skill in your resume might have you missing out on …

By Isabella Ampié
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Actuarial Day at Unum

On Monday, February 12th, 2024, from 10 am – 3pm at our Portland, ME Office, Unum is excited to host our first Actuarial Day and would like to extend an invite to students and faculty at Bentley University. Actuarial Day is intended for students exploring a potential career path, future actuaries, school faculty, and anyone else who is curious to learn about the field.

Here’s what you can expect at Actuarial Day:

Understand a day in the life of a Unum …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Society of Actuaries vs. Casualty Actuary Society

The Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society are organizations that standardize and regulate actuaries. Each organization has its own educational requirements and supports actuaries in different industries. Individuals must choose which path to pursue when they are ready to take their third exam. Learn more about the differences between these two organizations, and how to choose the right one for you, in this article from Etched Actuarial.

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Congratulations to Abigail Hewes (‘24 Finance) for Being #Hired!

Help us congratulate Abigail for being hired for the Akamai Financial Development Program by Akamai Technologies!

By Ridge Marel Gonzales
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Help us Congratulate Luke Andris (‘25 Corporate Finance & Accounting) for Being #Hired!

Another Bentley student is #Hired! Luke will be working for JPMorgan & Chase for the Global Finance and Business Management Analyst Program!

By Ridge Marel Gonzales
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Max Badaev (‘25 Actuarial Science) is #Hired!

Max was hired by WTW as an Actuarial Intern. Great job and best of luck!

By Ridge Marel Gonzales
Ridge Marel Gonzales
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Becoming a Licensed CPA in the US as an International Student

It is possible for a non-US citizen to become a licensed CPA. This resource from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants explains the options and processes international students must go through to become a CPA in the United States, including options to take the CPA Exam internationally.

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 Beat the Busyness at Work and School

We all know how easy it is to get overwhelmed at school and at work. And when we feel too stressed, it can negatively affect our health, relationships, mood, and performance. Learning time management skills is crucial to ensure you can complete all your work before deadlines and still have personal time for yourself. These strategies offer a variety of ideas to help you better organize and manage your work!

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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35-Step Guide for Starting a Small Business

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business, but aren’t sure where to even start? This 35-step guide from Forbes breaks down everything beginner entrepreneurs should consider and offers a wealth of insights into the process of starting a business.

By Kristin Helm
Kristin Helm Senior Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Center
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Networking During the Holidays: Hit or Miss?

The holiday season is fast approaching, and one might quickly think that means there are few opportunities to build up your career due to everyone celebrating with friends and family and taking the last two weeks of the year off. However, despite a slow hiring season, you would be surprised how much you can advance careerwise. After all, humans are natural networkers, and we thrive off of making connections and bonding with anyone at any time. So, given the proximity …

By Isabella Ampié
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