CSE Connect’s Top Five Blog Posts of 2021

woman's hand against the backdrop of sunsetIn case you missed any of these the first time around, we’ve compiled CSE Connect’s top five blog posts from the last year for your winter break reading.

From interview tips for international students to leadership and professional development advice for all, below are the most popular posts from 2021!

1. How to Navigate Interviews as an International Candidate: MSBA Career Coach Sonia Liang guides international students on how to put their best foot forward, answer difficult questions and best position their work authorization status during interviews. There is a reason this was on our most read post of 2021 – it’s full of invaluable advice for international job seekers!

2. Inside Perspectives From Data Science at McKinsey: Brandeis alumnus and former CSE Career Captain Robert Banks ’21 highlights insights from a conversation between one of our career coaches and alumna Ziyu Tang ‘21, a data scientist at McKinsey. If you are interested in consulting, especially in the area of analytics, this is the blog post for you!

3. You should be applying NOW: the 2022 Job/Internship Recruiting Cycle has begun: While most early recruiting deadlines have come and gone, you can still find inspiration from this post by Assistant Director of Engagement Ryan Olthoff. For those still on the hunt for a summer 2022 internship, check out Ryan’s more recent article, “Job and Internship Hiring in the New Year.”

4. 5 Tips for Career Decision-making When Graduating With a Master’s Degree: Sonia is back with more wisdom to share! From salary negotiation to risk taking, these five tips will position you for professional success after graduation.

5. How Trust Can Advance Your Career: Executive Director of Corporate Relations Frank Fessenden shares why trust is a key factor to professional success. The post includes advice and book recommendations, such as Work Inspired by 2021 Perlmutter Award Winner and Kronos CEO Aron Ain.

For more helpful content written by our CSE staff and Career Captains, visit the News section of CSE Connect. 

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications