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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The Path to Powerful Leadership: Strategies for Tomorrow’s Leaders

Seeking a future in management? You’re ready to spearhead teams, craft strategies, and ignite exceptional performance. There’s just one hurdle: your leadership track record is yet to be written.

This paradox frequently haunts job seekers – to secure the role, you’re …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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8 strategies for students and recent grads to stand out when applying to jobs

In a highly competitive job market, standing out is crucial. We asked eight professionals, including a Chief Human Resources Officer and a Head of Growth, to share their unique strategies. From harnessing the power of cover letters to telling a …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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From melodies to opportunities! Navigating the 2023 NBMBAA Conference

CSE Career Captain, Andrew Mukurazita, MBA/MSBA’25, details his experience traveling to the  2023 National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Conference and Career Expo in Philadelphia, PA last month (September 2023), alongside two fellow International Business School Students. He also shares their …

By Andrew Mukurazita
Andrew Mukurazita CSE Career Captain
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How to Answer: ‘Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?’

As you prepare for your interview, you know you’ll probably be asked about your strengths and weaknesses and to tell the interviewer about yourself. But did you know that another common interview question you may encounter is, “Where do you …

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What Are Reasonable Accommodations at Work (and How to Request Them)?

Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to a hiring process, work environment, or job responsibilities so an employee with disabilities can apply for or perform their job. Depending on the type of disability, accommodations can look many different ways — from transcription services …

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Informational Interview Practices by Angela Tribus Ramos

One of my favorite parts about assisting with Marcia Katz’s Launching Your Global Career (LYGC) course is sitting in on presentations by her wonderful guest speakers. A few weeks ago, Angela Tribus Ramos, Associate Director of English Language Programs

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Assistant Director, Career Strategies
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How TikTok Is Helping Black Professionals Navigate Corporate America

Pabel Martinez grew up in New York City’s famous Upper West Side—the home of world-class museums, posh restaurants, bustling tourist destinations, and celebrities like Macaulay Culkin, who lived right down the street. But while he shared a zip code with …

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30 sample interview questions and answers for diverse students

Some employers are careful to ask every candidate for a role the same questions and in the same order. Doing otherwise can introduce bias into the interview process, even if it is unconscious.

For example, if an interviewer only asks …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Charting a Purposeful Path: Why Recent Business Grads Should Explore Nonprofit Careers

In this original CSE Connect Blog Post, Associate Director of Career Strategies and MSBA Career Coach, Kristen Babineau, encourages students and recent alums of all programs at Brandeis International Business School to consider a career in Nonprofit.

Charting a Purposeful …

By Kristen Babineau
Kristen Babineau Associate Director, Career Strategies, MSBA Career Coach
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