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As a member of the Non-Profit/Public Policy career community, you will learn about many organizations and sectors of the job market: federal, state and local governments, nonprofit organizations (small, mid-sized, and large) and private-sector corporations. This Career Community will give you the opportunity to hear representatives from businesses, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations, interest groups, and academic & legal experts to discover how you can apply your business knowledge, skills, and passion to pursue an impactful and fulfilling career.
“Why Should We Hire You?” This question is a really tricky one to answer. Beyond very obvious or blunt answers that you may want to give, you are trying with your answer to make the interviewer and the company feel as if the role or position is tailored to you in some way. Read this article for some great examples of how to answer this question. “What Is Your Greatest Achievement?” When asked this interview question, you want to highlight …
Passion is something that you want to display – whether you’re still a student, preparing to go into the corporate world, or working on another professional or personal project! Passion is important whether you are trying to change the world or start your own business. Passion is how people succeed. Here are 3 ways to show that you are passionate!
Align your interests! Make sure that your values and passions are working alongside together and that there are few contradictions. …
As Bentley students and beyond, you will be expected to act as leaders in academic and corporate environments. Below are 5 ways to better facilitate a meeting!
Create a safe space! Make sure that boundaries, rules, and expectations are set either before or right at the beginning of an initial meeting. Whether that’s done verbally or using a written contract, it is important to ensure everyone at the meeting is comfortable and on the same page. It will make meeting …
Handshake, Bentley’s hub for applying to jobs and messaging back recruiters, is a fantastic resource that everyone should be using. Below are some benefits that students can immediately experience from utilizing the platform regularly.
Leave a good impression on employers! By messaging back employers quickly, you might be able to secure a future position at your dream company. Not waiting too long to respond conveys interest! Find incredible work opportunities. Handshake is constantly updating jobs and also recommending them based …