Tech/Inno: Summer Resource Roundup for Careers in Technology and/or Innovation!

Are you interested in building a career in tech? Here are some helpful resources to guide your research! Use these to gain a better understanding of what a job in tech and innovation entails, and find out if it’s the …

By Ruchi Shrivastava
Ruchi Shrivastava Former CSE Career Captain
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8 Big Secrets for Using Big Interview | CSE Resource of the Month Series

Interview Jitters? Never heard of them! Just kidding… Pre-interview nerves are totally normal, but never fear, Big Interview is here! If you have an interview coming up, set yourself up for success using Big Interview. Not sure where to start? …

By Stephanie Borr
Stephanie Borr Former CSE Career Captain, News Crew
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How do I check my application status without being a pest?

It’s a common situation: You’ve interviewed, but days have passed since the interview and you haven’t heard anything from the company. How do you check the status of your application without being a pest?

First, let’s note that there could be …

By Julie Miller
Julie Miller Director, Career Strategies Center
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What Companies Look For In A Candidate – According To Two Capital Group Recruiters

Figuring out the best strategy to land a job can be stressful. To help ease your mind and prepare you for success on the job hunt, we spoke with two senior recruiters at Capital Group to find out what they’re …

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How to Build an Online Presence

Tips from the Careers and Engagement Office:

Set aside time each day to add to your online presence by liking, sharing, and/or commenting on a LinkedIn post that you find interesting or that you have a positive thought about. It …

By Alice Ain Rich
Alice Ain Rich Associate Director & MBA Career Coach and Adjunct Professor
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Traits Employers Look for When Hiring

Take a look at these interesting and relevant results from a recent survey that asked US Employers how they hire students into jobs:

First, what traits do employers view as most important when reviewing students’ resumes?

TRAITS AND STRENGTH

Ability …

By Frank Fessenden
Frank Fessenden Executive Director
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5 Tips for Using GoinGlobal | CSE Resource of the Month Series

GoinGlobal consists of… Career-related resources for job and internship search in 36 countries and 50 US and Canadian cities, along with H1B (US) employer information and country-specific resume and cover letter templates.

The best time to use GoinGlobal is when …

By Ruchi Shrivastava
Ruchi Shrivastava Former CSE Career Captain
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Can Massachusetts lead the FinTech revolution?

Brandeis University is contributing to a public-private coalition in Massachusetts that believes financial technology is the Bay State’s next big thing.

Brandeis is among the partners behind Mass Fintech Hub, an initiative launched earlier this month in an effort to …

By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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What I learned About Career Decision Making From YouTubers

An amateur chef recreated recipes from classic movies and shows. A housewife turned journaling and home design into artful video production. A chemical engineer reviewed cookware products with simplified everyday science. An accounting major college grad turned serial entrepreneur set …

By Sonia Liang
Sonia Liang Associate Director, Career Strategies Center MSBA Career Coach
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How AI Is Transforming Fintech and Where to Find Great AI Roles

In the past few years, the most significant changes in the tech industry have occurred in fintech. Initially, fintech aimed to improve and automate banking services. Recently, fintech has broadened its scope to improve services in other areas like insurance …

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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