4 Tips to Network Like a Pro in 2022 with B Connect: Student Edition

Looking to strengthen your ties to Brandeis and fellow Brandeisians in 2022? Here are four easy ways to tackle your networking-related New Year’s resolutions!

Connect with Fellow Brandeisians – Search the B Connect directory to find Brandeis alumni and community …
By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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How to Approach a Potential Mentor with Confidence!

As you move forward through your career, finding a mentor can mean the difference between moving faster and farther or not advancing at the pace you want. Therefore, asking someone to become your mentor can be an important and daunting …

By Geri Brehm
Geri Brehm Senior Associate Director Career Advising and Mentoring
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National Mentoring Month: Start Connecting with Alumni Now

Welcome back, students! As spring semester gets underway, take some time to focus on cultivating your professional relationships. Networking and mentorship can go a long way in helping you both develop as a person and pursue your career goals. Luckily, …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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At the forefront of social justice and technology

A successful field project at Brandeis International Business School helped Elan Kawesch ’20, MA’21 land a full-time job with a tech startup

For Elan Kawesch ’20, MA’21, social justice is more than an ideal. …

By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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Consulting | Winter Break Resource Round-Up for Careers in Consulting

Want to utilize your “problem solving” skills and make a career out of it? Consulting can be your desired professional path and we are here to help you with it! Check out the array of resources provided for you as …

By Kajol Awasthi
Kajol Awasthi Former CSE Career Captain
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CSE Connect’s Top Five Blog Posts of 2021

In 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 …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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FirstHand, First-Hand! | CSE Resource of the Month Series

Formerly known as Vault, FirstHand is a virtual career engagement platform. The goals of this platform include equalizing access to important career insights, expert guidance, and connections to help students. Want to navigate your career from a position of strength, …

By Stephanie Borr
Stephanie Borr Former CSE Career Captain, News Crew
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4 Deeply Impressive Questions Stellar Interviewees Always Ask

When interviewing for a job it is important to remember it is just as much about you interviewing the company as it is you being interviewed. Finding a job that will satisfy and motivate you requires thoughtfulness, intention, and authenticity.

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Happy Holidays from the CSE

Congratulations on completing your fall semester. You’ve made it through classes, finals, projects and more. Now it’s time to enjoy your well-deserved Winter Break!

The CSE will be closed Friday, December 24, 2021 – January 2, 2022. We look forward …

By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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Networking Emails for the Holiday Season | Template Toolbox

Illustration by Marian Blair

This time of year, your mailbox may be full of notes from friends and family members sharing updates on their lives and wishing you a happy holidays. But it’s important to remember that reconnecting during this …

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