The Pulsifer Career Development Center's summer 2026 hours of operation are 8:00am - 5:30pm on Monday - Thursday and will commence on Monday May 18.  Bentley University strives to make web content accessible to all users. If you are having difficulty accessing information and need this content in an alternate format, please contact The Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Development Center at 781-891-2165 or GA_UCD@Bentley.edu.

How to Answer: Why Do You Want to Work Here?

Just like how you probably want to find a company that aligns with your values, interests, and work style, employers are also looking to find individuals that fit in with their company culture. The question “Why do you want to work here?” shows employers if you’ve done your research, as well as whether you’re passionate about the company and the position. If you can’t explain what the company does or why it’s the right place for you, this will likely …

By Hailey Jennato
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How to Account for a Gap in Your Resumé

In a world where employers seek the most experienced prospects to get a job, accounting for a gap in your resumé can be daunting. Though it depends on how long the interval took place and the circumstances surrounding it, employers will be skeptical about hiring you if you have a significant career gap and will be curious as to why you took that much time off. As such, it is crucial to adequately address resumé gaps in an interview setting …

By Isabella Ampié
Isabella Ampié
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Improve Your Public Speaking Skills and Ace Your Interviews

Oftentimes, you’ll be competing for a job position against individuals that are just as qualified and educated as you. So, how do you make yourself stand out in a positive way? Oftentimes, recruiters remember how someone pitched themselves rather than just what they said. It’s not that your skills and experience aren’t important, because they are, but how you communicate them during an interview can make you more memorable than someone who may be more qualified, but isn’t as good …

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Tips on Securing Last-Minute Internships

As summer is around the corner, many things can stress us out. While the first thing on people’s minds can be finals, for other students, it’s the fact that the semester is almost over, and they still haven’t secured an internship. For some, the right opportunity has yet to come up, they have yet to have time to plan their summer, or some have waited until the last minute. Still, there are ways to get around this and secure an …

By Isabella Ampié
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Vault Guides

Vault Guide to Case Interviews, Tenth Edition

Case interviews are a crucial part of the hiring process in the consulting industry. Designed to test an applicant’s knowledge …

Vault Guide to Behavioral Interviews, 2024 Edition

The Vault Guide to Behavioral Interviews contains essential tips for preparing for and acing behavioral interview questions. These questions (which …

Vault Guide to Real Estate Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Career Resources

Students with Disabilities Career Resources

The Pulsifer Career Development Center is committed to providing accessible careerdevelopment resources for all Bentley students.

Navigating your career …

BENTLEY UNIVERSITY CAREER CLOSET

PURPOSE

The University Career Center wants all students to be successful regardless of their financial circumstances. The closet will provide …

Break Into CRE

If you’re a college student or graduate student looking to break into the real estate industry, you’re switching careers into …

Vault Guide to the Top Law Firms for Real Estate Law, 2021 Edition

The Vault Guide to the Top Law Firms for Real Estate is an in-depth, candid guide on the most prestigious …

Contact & Location

Phone
781.891.2165
Address

Undergraduate Career Development
Pulsifer Career Development Center
LaCava Center 225
175 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Career Development Summer 2026 Hours of Operation First-Year and Sophomore Drop-In Hours Will Begin on Tuesday September 8, 2026
Monday 8:00am-5:30pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:30pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:30pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:30pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friday   1:00pm - 3:00pm

Visit our Staff Page to see Career Community Coach’s Individual Drop-In Hours for JUNIORS & SENIORS.