I’m a Senior Recruiter at EA. Here’s What I Look For 

Karen Stinnett is a senior recruiter on the Next Gen Talent team at Electronic Arts Inc. (EA). With nearly 40 years of recruiting experience, Stinnett has extensive knowledge of the internship and college hiring process. Her work with EA is …

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10 Common Leadership Interview Questions and Answers

While some of us dream of landing in the corner office one day, not everyone aspires to take on a leadership role. And early in your career, you may not be worried about leading a team. However, that doesn’t mean …

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Making career connections in New York City

Brandeis International Business School students visit HSBC, BlackRock and Deloitte during recent Industry Trek

Kajol Awasthi, MSF’23 stepped onto the HSBC trading floor in New York City and knew she made the right choice.

By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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5 ways to improve your English language skills

CSE Career Captain Xiaoyu Wang MSF’23 shares recommendations for fellow students looking to improve their English language skills while juggling busy schedules.

If English is not your first language, you might find it challenging to live and study in an …

By Xiaoyu Wang
Xiaoyu Wang Former CSE Career Captain
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Easy-to-fix resume content mistakes by Ella Pereira ‘24

CSE Career Captain Ella Pereira ‘24 shares the most common content resume mistakes she saw while working on the CSE Resume Review Team – and how to fix them! 

Over the summer, I reviewed hundreds of resumes from incoming Brandeis …

By Ella Pereira
Ella Pereira CSE Career Captain
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Is Marketing a Good Career Path?

If you’re considering pursuing a marketing career, you may be wondering if marketing is a good career path. What types of jobs are in the field, and what kind of professional progress is possible? The marketing field covers an array …

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Answering “Do you have any questions for me?” | Top Interviewing Questions Series

Each Tuesday, the CSE Connect “Top Interviewing Questions Series” will highlight a different question from the CSE Top Interviewing Questions Guide, detailing 1) How the question is typically asked, 2) Why interviewers tend to ask the question and what the …

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Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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Hear from a Peer: Tips for Field Project Success from Yilin Liu MSF’23

Hello! My name is Yilin Liu. I’m a 2nd year MSF student. I did my first field project in Spring 2022, and was lucky to do an internship with the same project partner this Summer. This Fall, I’ve continued to …

By Brittani Harris
Brittani Harris Assistant Director, Academic Experiential Learning
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Stuck Starting an Email? Check out this Muse Article!

Have you ever been stuck thinking about how to start an email? I know I always stick to the usual (and boring), “I hope your week is going well.” This article includes ideas for phrases to start an email that …

By Kristen Babineau
Kristen Babineau Associate Director, Career Strategies, MSBA Career Coach
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Answering “What are your salary requirements/expectations?” | Top Interviewing Questions Series

Each Tuesday, the CSE Connect “Top Interviewing Questions Series” will highlight a different question from the CSE Top Interviewing Questions Guide, detailing 1) How the question is typically asked, 2) Why interviewers tend to ask the question and what the …

By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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