Resume & Cover Letters

What Are Transferable Skills? 10 Examples for your Resume

Transferable skills, also known as portable skills, are those versatile abilities that you can bring to any role or industry—which is particularly helpful when changing careers. But you don’t need to be an expert to have them; these valuable skills …

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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 – …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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Cozy Career Strategies for a Snow Day | Sana Ijaz, MBA’25

As we continue to face another snowy New England semester, Sana Ijaz, MBA’25, unveils her plan for turning a wintry day into a productive day while not giving up on the coziness. 

Cozy Career Strategies for a Snow Day

As …

By Sana Ijaz
Sana Ijaz CSE Career Captain
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Winter break strategies for a career in finance | Diana Babich, MSF’25

In preparation for the upcoming winter break, Diana Babich, MSF’25, shares how she will spend her time during the Brandeis International Business School winter break to focus on enhancing her career strategies.

My Winter Break Career Strategies 

It is the …

By Dziyana Babich
Dziyana Babich CSE Career Captain
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Building my analytics empire over winter break | Isabella Barnabò ‘23, MA/MSBA’25

Ever wondered how to turn your winter break into a career-building powerhouse? Join Isabella Barnabò ‘23, MA/MSBA’25, and CSE Career Captain, on her journey to enhance her professional skills during the winter break!

Building my analytics empire over winter break | …

By Isabella Barnabo
Isabella Barnabo CSE Career Captain
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My winter break career strategies | Rita Lai ’24, MA’25

In preparation for the upcoming winter break, Rita Lai ‘24, MA’25 shares how she will utilize her time during the Brandeis International Business School winter break to focus on enhancing her career strategies. 

My winter break career strategies | Rita Lai …

By Rita Lai
Rita Lai CSE Career Captain
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Thanksgiving greetings and advice from the CSE Career Captains!

CSE Career Captains Yuxuan Zhang, MSBA’24, Djounia Saint-Fleurant, MBA’24, Andrew Mukurazita, MBA/MSBA’25, and Evan Goddard, MSF’24, share their tips for having a relaxing AND productive Thanksgiving Break!

Thanksgiving greetings and advice from the CSE Career Captains!

It’s that time of …

By Yuxuan Zhang
Yuxuan Zhang Former CSE Career Captain
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Highlighting your field project experience on your resume – the right way!

Just like me, you’ve completed (or are in the process of completing) your field project, and you’re asking yourself a very important question – how can I best position my field project experience on my resume? To answer this question …

By Yuxuan Zhang
Yuxuan Zhang Former CSE Career Captain
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20+ Business Analyst Skills for Your Resume in 2023

Business analysts bridge the gap between business and information technology (IT), helping companies make better and more informed data-driven decisions. The most crucial business analyst skills include a mix of technical abilities and interpersonal skills — a successful analyst must be …

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5 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Your First Job

Applying for your first job can be intimidating. Luckily, there’s a way to significantly improve your chances of getting hired: including a cover letter in your application whether it’s required or not. Doing so shows a level of professionalism that …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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