Finance: Summer Resource Roundup for Careers in Finance

If you are interested in Finance and eager to learn more, we’ve got you covered! Here are some helpful resources for understanding what a career in Finance entails, and to help you decide if finance is the right fit for …

By Ayswarya Salil
Ayswarya Salil Former CSE Career Captain
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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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Analytics: Summer Resource Roundup for Careers in Business/Data Analytics!

Are you interested in Business/Data Analytics jobs? Did you feel confused about different paths of career choices after studying Business Analytics-related courses? Here are some of the CSE’s top recommended Summer 2021 resources and articles for students pursuing a career …

By Jerri Zhou
Jerri Zhou Former Senior Career Captain, News Crew
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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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Interested in companies committed to diversity?

Your future employer’s commitment to diversity is very important. Companies that have a strong DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) program are in line with the current trends and evolution in our society. They are progressive, innovative, and forward-looking compared to …

By Chisomo Billy
Chisomo Billy Junior Career Captain
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What Interviewers Want to Know When They Ask You to “Describe a Time You Had to Make a Difficult Decision”

When you’re in a job interview, you’re likely to get asked questions that require you walk your interviewer through past experiences. “Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision,” for example, asks you to do this in a …

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