Get Ready with Me (the CSE) – Next Week (2/10-2/14) is Professional Presentation Week!

Hosted each year by the CSE, Professional Presentation Week features events and challenges related to how you present yourself professionally, including: Professional Attire, Presentation Skills, Interview Preparation, Networking Tips, Small Talk and more.

This year’s theme is…

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By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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Trans-Inclusive Employee Benefits: 27 Questions to Guide Your Understanding of Benefits

With anti-trans legislation so steeply on the rise, more than ever, this year’s Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 13-19th) and Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 20th) call for not just words, but action from employers. How can you help ensure your …

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3 Stories of Black Success in the Tech Field

As someone who reads a myriad of articles and listens to a lot of podcasts about the tech space, particularly the journey of a founder, it’s important to me to share my findings. Their journey is always inspiring moments of …

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Stories from Jopwell on Realizing Black Hair is an Office Talking Point

Very little could have deterred me from going natural when I decided to stop relaxing my hair in college. Going without a touch-up for months wasn’t cute, but searching for an affordable stylist in my college town was demoralizing. Plus, …

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Finding Career Inspiration | Puja Yadav, MSBA’26

In this CSE Connect original blog post, Brandeis International Business School Captain, Puja Yadav, MSBA’26, shares key lessons and career insights gained from engaging with guest speakers, alumni, and industry leaders during her first semester.

Amidst the whirlwind of my …

By Puja Yadav
Puja Yadav Business School Captain
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A Semester of Growth | Tushita Shrestha, MSF’26

In this CSE Connect original blog post, Brandeis International Business School Captain, Tushita Shrestha, MSF’26, reflects on her experiences and shares valuable insights from her first semester journey.

Wow, what a ride! As I reflect on the past few months, …

By Tushita Shrestha
Tushita Shrestha Business School Captain
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Powerful Queer Money Stories | Queer Money Ep. 554

We all love stories, but how about stories of career and money mistakes, comebacks and successes?
In this Queer Money Podcast episode, hosts David and John discuss their favorite financial stories from their new show ‘Living Not So Fabulously’ by Yahoo Finance, offering insights into the financial challenges and successes of various individuals. Highlights include …

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Join DeisHacks – It’s not just for coders!

No, DeisHacks is not only for people with a coding background! Join Isabella Barnabò ‘23, MA/MSBA’26, and Business School Captain, as she gives you a sneak peek into the upcoming DeisHacks event on January 24-26. Students can learn more and …

By Isabella Barnabo
Isabella Barnabo CSE Career Captain
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CSE 1-2-3: What are careers in economics? 3 takeaways from NABE

In this blog post, Julie Miller, Director, Career Strategies, shares her highlights from December’s National Association of Business Economists Information Session for students interested in careers in economics.

Brandeis has a strong economics department, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees with an …

By Julie Miller
Julie Miller Director, Career Strategies Center
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How to Negotiate Salary as an Entry-Level Candidate (With Examples!)

You’ve landed your first job offer—congrats! Now comes the next challenge: how to negotiate salary as an entry-level candidate. It might seem like salary negotiation is out of reach, and that you should simply accept what’s offered. But the …

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