How Can I Work Remotely for an American Company While Living Abroad?

The number of Americans living abroad varies considerably depending on where you look. The U.S. State Department says around 10 million Americans reside outside the country, while the United Nations says it’s about 3.2 million.

Though the number varies, this …

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Kajol Awasthi, MSF’23 | Setting Sail with Graduating Career Captains

The Setting Sail Series is a collection of blog posts from graduating Career Captains that include their favorite Brandeis International Business School memories, as well as advice for incoming and returning students. In this blog post, Kajol Awasthi, MSF’23 “spells …

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Kajol Awasthi Former CSE Career Captain
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Careers in Fintech | Winter Break Resource Round-Up

“Are you both creative and analytical? Do you get excited about financial transactions, yet can’t stop thinking about the tech behind it? If this sounds like you, the Fintech industry is definitely worth learning more about. This resource round-up doesn’t …

By Evan Goddard
Evan Goddard Former CSE Career Captain
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How to Spot a Scam During Your Job Search

If you’ve ever used a job search engine such as Indeed or Monster, you may have come across some strange or otherwise perplexing job postings. These can often be amusing due to unfortunate spelling errors or odd language syntax, but …

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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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Five Job Application Tips from Full-Time Business Analysts

When you’re applying for a job, there are several questions that are likely to run through your head. Does my resume need to be updated? Am I portraying myself well? Have I prepared enough?

Unfortunately, a lot of these job …

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Crunch data on your way to campus! Podcasts for aspiring data scientists

Calling all students with a passion for data and a love of podcasts! Associate Director of Career Strategies and MSBA Career Coach, Kristen Babineau, shares a collection of data science podcasts that were recommended by a Senior Data Scientist at …

By Kristen Babineau
Kristen Babineau Associate Director, Career Strategies, MSBA Career Coach
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Should You Become a Product Manager in 2023?

Many tech professionals follow a product manager career path because it blends responsibilities and exciting job duties.

Product managers are often called “mini-CEOs” because of the influence they have on a company. They manage complex products and work with team …

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Should I Move for a Job?

You got a job offer! Fantastic! But it’s in another town, and now you’re wondering, “Should I move for a job?” Well, the answer is … maybe.

There’s a lot to think about when you might have to move for a …

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Should You Use ChatGPT for Interview Advice?

We’ve tested how well ChatGPT handles resumes and cover letters. But what about interviews? Specifically, is it smart to use it for interview advice? Can ChatGPT give you the insights you need to rock your next interview?

Maybe. We asked …

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5 Technical Interview Questions for All Careers

Technical interview questions are, unsurprisingly, the main part of a technical interview. They’re the questions that dig deep into your skills and abilities and give you a chance to show in real time what you’re capable of.

While one of …

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