4 ways to have a strong start to your second semester at Brandeis

Recently graduated Captain, Ayrton Bernuy Linsbauer, MSF’26, shares advice to returning first year students about kicking off their second semester with a strong commitment to career strategy.

You’ve just finished your first semester at Brandeis. You’re probably stressed out with …

By Ayrton Bernuy Linsbauer
Ayrton Bernuy Linsbauer SBE Captain
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Through the Lens: My Top 5 Photo Memories from 2025

SBE Captain and resident “shutterbug”, Puja Yadav, MSBA’26, shares her favorite moments behind the lens.

Through the Lens: My Top 5 Photo Memories from 2025

One of the most joyous parts of my time at Brandeis has been taking photos …

By Puja Yadav
Puja Yadav SBE Captain
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How to negotiate your first job’s salary so you’re not underpaid throughout your career

Negotiating a job offer can feel daunting, but it’s a crucial step that sets the tone for your financial future. Failing to negotiate your initial salary can have a significant compounding effect, potentially costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Peer-powered Advice to Make the Most of Your Next Industry Trek

The CSE hosted some great Industry Treks this fall, including visits to Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, BNP Paribas, Wayfair, London Economics International and AEW Capital Management

Now that the semester is winding down, we asked students who attended this year’s …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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Interested in Consulting? Resume and Cover Letter Tips from VAULT

Interested in consulting and want to take your application materials to the next level? Check out this recent blog post from VAULT (also known as Firsthand). As someone who looks at a LOT of resumes on a regular basis, some …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Associate Director, Strategy and Operations
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Searching for a Summer 2026 Internship?

Have you applied for summer 2026 internships yet? If not, I encourage you to start today. While you’ve missed the deadlines for some finance, consulting and tech roles at larger firms, there are still plenty of active opportunities out there …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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Help! I’m Procrastinating…

I don’t know about you, but I am a master at procrastination. I always have been. Fear of failure, decision fatigue and perfectionism often reign their ugly heads when it comes to completing a major task. This proved true in …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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Persistence or Pestering? 7 Tips to Network Without Being a Nuisance

Every once in a while, an alum or employer will report back to someone in the Career Strategies and Engagement Center that a student is contacting them in an inappropriate manner. Usually this stems from too much outreach or from …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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Welcome New Students! Get to Know CSE Connect

Somehow, the summer is almost over and it’s Back-to-School time once again. For business school students, that often means moving to a new city; learning the ins and outs of campus life; meeting the peers, staff and faculty who will …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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How to Evaluate a Company’s Culture Before You Join

Starting a new job is a big deal because the company you choose will shape your day-to-day life. It may impact how motivated you feel when you wake up or how stressed you are. Besides, it may affect how balanced …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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