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Welcome to the First Generation Student Career Community, created to bring together students and community members who are first generation college students and acting as a place to share career resources, advice, or opportunities for others of similar backgrounds. Explore this Community to browse upcoming events tailored to the 1GenBen community, access new job opportunities, or view up to date resources to help support you throughout your career and academic journeys!
MaryEllen Ryan is a Senior Associate Director in the Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Development and the dedicated Career Coach for Finance and Corporate Finance & Accounting (Finance-Focus) Majors.
Career Questions
What is your favorite part of your job as a career coach?
When students come into the office to share great news about landing an internship or full-time role that they’re really excited about!
Your “golden ticket” career services tip?
“Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good”. If …
The MarComm/Media industry is all about communicating to the consumer the benefits of their products or services. It happens both on national and local levels and transcends multiple industries, and these employees are essential to the success of any business.
Working in this industry often requires a lot of creativity. Check out these few sources to expand your knowledge and potential for creative ideas within marketing, media, and communications:
Finance is all about money – how to manage it, spend it, and make it. Whether you aspire to be a wealth management professional, an asset manager, a corporate finance leader, or anything in between, strong financial knowledge is relevant to any company, large or small.
Regardless of experience or position, anyone can benefit from learning more about the financial industry. Check out these three resources to either gain a new expertise or satiate your curiosity:
Paul Stanish is a Senior Assistant Director in the Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Development Center at Bentley University and the dedicated Career Coach for Marketing, Information Design and Corporate Communications, Creative Industry, Media and Culture, LSM in Media Arts and Society majors.
Career Coach
Best piece of career advice?
Always be genuine with everything you do. Authenticity speaks volumes especially when it comes to a successful career.
What is your favorite part about being a career coach?
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