Answering “How does your experience relate to this job?” | 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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Zoom Interview Attire: What (and What Not) to Wear

You’ve accepted your Zoom interview invite, but then the fear creeps in — what Zoom interview attire do you wear? In this guide, we’ll help you figure out what to wear for a virtual interview so you can look (and feel!) …

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Fall 2022 Field Projects Timeline

Hi everyone!

We have been fielding a lot of questions about Fall field projects (FPs), so read on if you plan to take one this Fall, or aren’t sure yet and want to hear a little more about timeline and …

By Brittani Harris
Brittani Harris Assistant Director, Academic Experiential Learning
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What Is Virtual Networking?

Networking plays an essential role in your job search and beyond. It introduces you to people in your field and at other companies, allows you to learn more about your profession, and gives you opportunities to help others.

While professional …

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6 CSE Guidelines for In-Person Events #throwbackthursday

Goodbye pajama pants and hello old black slacks (that I’m hoping still fit), because in-person events are back! The CSE has some exciting events planned for the upcoming year – but with the return to in-person events comes policies that, …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Assistant Director, Career Strategies
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Big Interview’s “Ultimate Guide to Acing Your Next Video Interview”

According to Software Advice and Big Interview, 60% of hiring managers and recruiters use video interviews at some stage in the hiring process. Preparation and practice are key to navigating a successful interview, no matter the format. But while there …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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Top 10 Investment Banking Companies

The top investment banking companies include JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citi – considered America’s Big Four banks. These investment banking companies are the largest U.S.-based commercial banks based on consolidated asset data from the Federal Reserve. Consolidated …

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Boston Fintech Week – Sign up now!

The techiest week of the year is here, and you don’t want to miss it!!! (September 27 – 29, 2022)

The most exciting fintech event of the year is here! The theme for this year’s Boston Fintech Week is Fintech& …

By Chester Zikhali
Chester Zikhali Former CSE Career Captain
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Hidden gems from successful attendees of in-person Conferences, Career Fairs and Events

In-person conferences, conventions and career fairs are back in full swing! Which is both exciting and, understandably, nerve wracking – considering many of us still feel like social newborns after the tumultuous two years we just had.

Good news: those …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Assistant Director, Career Strategies
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6 Common Data Science Interview Questions

Data science is one of the fastest-growing career paths. And if you’re looking to land a job in data science engineering this year, you’ll need to be able to answer the following six interview questions—which cover a wide range of …

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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