Interview Mistakes to Avoid

There are many ways to prepare for interviews, and one way to do so is to know what the most common mistakes are. Knowing these will allow you to know what to avoid and how to prevent the mistakes before going into the interview.

Not Doing Research Beforehand

It is important to come to an interview knowing specific information about the company. Not doing research beforehand will negatively affect your performance. You should be able to relate some of the …

By Julia Brockney
Julia Brockney CareerEdge Colleague Manager
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Top Consulting Firms of 2023

When considering pursing careers in consulting – many of you motivated students immediately want to know what the top firms are, and how  you can get into one. I encourage you to read this article from ManagementConsulted.com that outlines their listing of the top management consulting firms, that I think will give you some perspective as to the many ways you can identify a “top firm”. Management consulting firms come in many shapes & sizes with many different specializations. While …

By Lisa Dinsmore
Lisa Dinsmore Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Help us congratulate Andrew Fox (’25 CFA) for being #Hired twice!

Andrew Fox has been #Hired by Grant Thornton and Bentley University New Student Programs for the Sophomore Rotational Program: Audit, Tax, and Consulting and as Student Coordinator: Programming and Operations.

By Julia Brockney
Julia Brockney CareerEdge Colleague Manager
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Aileen Colligan (’24 CIS) is #Hired!

Aileen has been hired as a Business Technology Solutions Summer Scholar by Deloitte. Congratulations!

By Julia Brockney
Julia Brockney CareerEdge Colleague Manager
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Congratulations to Melissa Gallagher (‘22 CFA) for being #Hired!

Melissa was hired by HarbourVest Partners as a Portfolio Data Analyst. Great job and best of luck!

By Julia Brockney
Julia Brockney CareerEdge Colleague Manager
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3 Essential Differences Between a Resume and a LinkedIn Profile

You’ve likely heard that your resume and LinkedIn profile should mimic each other.

For instance, the position titles and years you held them should be the same on both mediums. If they don’t correspond, employers will wonder if you’re hiding something or are just careless.

But your resume and LinkedIn profile shouldn’t just be copied-and-pasted versions of each other either. Instead, three major components make your resume and LinkedIn profile different.

A LinkedIn profile gives you space to construct your …

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Careers in Economics Alumni Panel Discussion

Have you selected Economics as your major, but aren’t’ quite sure how you will translate that to a career?

Join us for a career conversation with four amazing Bentley alumni. Hear about their career progression, and how their Economics degrees have prepared them for success.

Monday February 6th
6:30 – 8PM
Student Center — Back Bay 125AB

Register today on Handshake

By Lisa Dinsmore
Lisa Dinsmore Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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How to Complete an Internship for Credit

A great opportunity that comes with an internship is the option to complete it for college credit. Doing so allows you to reflect on your time and apply it to relevant coursework at Bentley University. Internships for credit are great if you have room for electives in your coursework.

There are a few steps that go into completing an internship for credit. The first step is to make sure you meet the requirements. You must be of third-year or fourth-year …

By Julia Brockney
Julia Brockney CareerEdge Colleague Manager
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Occupational Outlook Handbook – Data Scientists

Want to learn more about the field of data analytics and data science? Check out the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook for Data Scientists. This comprehensive resource sheds light on everything you might want to know about getting a job in data science or a similar role, including overall and regional salary information, educational requirements, expected employment growth, key skills, work environment, and so much more. View the Handbook here.

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Apply to the 2023 CAS Trust Scholarship Program by January 31

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is accepting applications for the 2023 CAS Trust Scholarship Program Application. The objective of the scholarship is to further students’ interest in the property/casualty actuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of the CAS designations.The CAS Trust Scholarship Program will award up to eight scholarships to deserving students for the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholarships will range from $2,500 (4 Awards) to $5,000 (4 Awards). Completed applications are due by January 31, 2023. Winners will …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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