Rachel Wasdyke

Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications

Rachel Wasdyke (she/her) has been a proud member of the Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE) team at Brandeis International Business School since 2016. As Director of Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications, Rachel and her Engagement team members connect students, employers and alumni through professional-development tools and programs, networking events and employment opportunities. Rachel leads the International Business School’s popular Industry Trek Program and was the recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Staff Service Award for her positive contributions to the school. She is also an MBACSEA committee member, helping represent Brandeis as part of a global alliance of graduate business career management professionals and employers, and has previously taught Management Communication at the business school. 

Rachel started her career in the publishing industry, where she worked for more than a decade in roles at Bloomsbury Publishing, Hachette Book Group and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, driving public relations strategies and implementing marketing campaigns for New York Times best-selling and award-winning authors. She holds her BA in English from Colby College and MS in Mass Communication from Boston University’s College of Communication, where she has taught communication writing for many years. In her free time, Rachel enjoys reading, travel and cooking and welcomes conversations about all three anytime! 

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163 largest employers of those with H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 work visas

To legally work in the United States, you need to be a U.S. citizen or hold some kind of visa that allows you to work. Some of those without citizens are permanent residents, who are often referred to as green …

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Unpaid Summer Internship? Apply for a Summer Fellowship!

Brandeis International Business School Summer Fellowships provide financial support to graduate students participating in full time, unpaid internships during the summer term. 

These fellowships are intended to help pay for living expenses over the summer and are typically $1000 – …

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Learn from Brandeis’s Best: Spring 2024 Alumni Speakers

There is still time to register for spring Alumni Speaker Series, Mentor Program and Speed Networking Events!

When it comes to career advice, alumni can often provide the best advice because they were once in your shoes. They know what …

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15 key benefits of mentorship to early career, tech professionals

It is almost inevitable that when you talk with someone who is successful in their career that they’re able to point to having had early in their career at least one great manager or mentor. That’s true whether you’re talking …

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If the Shoe Fits: Professional Footwear for Every Dress Code 

Inspired by our Annual Professional Presentation Week (February 12 – February 16, 2024), the CSE Team has created a blog series to highlight important topics related to the various aspects of professional presentation. These will be published throughout the month of …

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What Every Business School Student Should Have in Their Closet: How to Build and Style a Professional Wardrobe

Inspired by our Annual Professional Presentation Week (February 12 – February 16, 2024), the CSE Team has created a blog series to highlight important topics related to the various aspects of professional presentation. These will be published throughout the month …

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The CSE Connect Scoop: Serving Up Customized Career Content

On Tuesdays, you may notice something special in your inbox: The CSE Connect Scoop. 

The Scoop serves up career content personalized to your academic program and interests. This weekly email highlights the top news, events and job opportunities from CSE …

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10 Common Project Manager Interview Questions

As you’re preparing for your project manager interview, you may wonder what kinds of questions you’ll encounter outside of the typical “What is your greatest strength?” question. While there’s no way to predict exactly which questions the interviewer will ask, …

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2023 Silicon Valley Industry Trek Applications Launch this Week!

We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2023 Silicon Valley Industry Trek will go live this week! Look for the link to apply in Thursday’s CSE Newsletter.

The 2023 Silicon Valley Industry Trek has a technology, innovation and entrepreneurship …

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The Best Cities for Young Professionals for Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance is top of mind for many young professionals. According to a 2018 Gallup Poll, Generation Z workers ranked caring about employees’ well-being as a priority when evaluating potential employers. Moreover, 42% of Gen Z employees would quit their …

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