Professional Adventures #CareerToolThursday

Interested in working abroad? Whether you had the opportunity to study abroad and loved it, or did not get the chance and still want to experience life in another country, finding work in a foreign country can be quite daunting. Without the right connections, it may seem impossible to get jobs here in the states, let alone abroad, where the odds of having a connection at all are slim. Nonetheless, a Bentley degree can take you anywhere! Using GoinGlobal, you …

Resume and Cover Letter Season is Here! #CareerToolThursday

As the weather gets colder and the leaves start changing, it is time your resume and cover letters start changing as well. Updating or redoing your resume can be daunting, especially when you now have a lot more relevant information, and old information to alter or scrap altogether. To add to the already tedious and detail-oriented task of resume and cover letter writing, what if you can’t make any of the designated sophomore or career coach drop-in hours? For reference, …

What Am I Worth? #CareerToolThursday

When it comes to looking for an internship or full-time position, pay is a common yet uncomfortable subject for most that appears somewhere along the job hunt path. Whether it be on an application or formal offer, most students simply do not know what they’re worth. PayScale is an excellent resource (featured on our Career Edge Resources page!) for finding an accurate and reasonable pay rate based on your previous experience and the location, company, and title of the position …

Quick Tips for the Career Fair #CareerToolThursday

As you may have noticed from the flurry of Career Fair emails, the Spring Career Fair is quickly approaching! With the Career Fair only a week away, it’s a great time to dust off your resume, dig out your business formal outfit and brush up on your elevator pitch. As you prepare yourself for the Career Fair, you may have questions about how to prepare most effectively, how to get the most out of your career fair experience, or what …

So you got an offer… now what? #CareerToolThursday

So your phone rings, and you receive the big news you’ve been waiting for: you’ve received the job or internship offer! First off, congratulations! You should be incredibly proud of yourself, be sure to celebrate before delving into how to handle the offer. Receiving an offer is incredibly exciting, but I’m sure it prompts a TON of questions such as: How should I evaluate an offer? What are the specific considerations that should be taken into account? Should I negotiate? …

Vault, Your Go-To Research Tool! #CareerToolThursday

When preparing for an interview, there are many steps that you need to take. Of course, it’s important to brainstorm your answers to potential interview questions, review your resume, practice your elevator pitch, and preparing your outfit. However, arguably one of the most important interview preparation techniques is developing an understanding of the company. In order to do that, you’ll need to do research on everything from its basic company information, to current news to a more in-depth look into …

Dress for Success #CareerToolThursday

First impressions are incredibly important and a key component to that first impression is how you present yourself! Once you’ve secured your interview or decided to attend a networking event, an important piece of your prep work is figuring out what to wear. While it’s a given that you should wear business professional clothing for an interview, sometimes it’s unclear what is expected at networking events. Additionally, sometimes it’s hard to figure out what qualifies as business professional and what qualifies …

Spring 2019 Career Fair Checklist

The Spring 2019 Career Fair is just one day away! Tomorrow from 1 to 4 pm, 300 professionals from over 100 companies will be in the Bentley Arena ready to meet YOU! While I’m sure you’ve been preparing all semester for this, here’s a comprehensive checklist for your final day of preparation! Get your Career Fair Fast Pass: Today is the last day for you to come to the Recruiting Office (LaCava 205) and obtain your Fast Pass to the Career Fair. Stop by …

Career Fair Prep

As you may have noticed from the flurry of Career Fair emails, the Spring Career Fair is quickly approaching! With the Career Fair just a few days away, now is the time to dust off your resume, dig out your business formal outfit and brush up on your elevator pitch. As you prepare yourself for the Career Fair, you may have questions about how to prepare most effectively, how to get the most out of your career fair experience, or …

LSMs! Still Looking for a Summer Internship or Full Time Opportunity? Join us for the Career Fair Next Week!

Be sure you don’t miss the Spring Career Fair happening Wed, February 13th from 1-4pm in the Bentley arena! This is a fantastic opportunity to network with 100+ employers- all looking to recruit Bentley students! Still on the hunt for a summer internship or full time opportunity? Below is a list of employers specifically recruiting in areas of consulting, education, government, sustainability, and healthcare- don’t miss out! Be sure to prepare ahead of time so you can make the best first …