Entrepreneurial Gems at Brandeis | Heller’s Social Impact Startup Challenge

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and social impact? If so, Brandeis University is the ideal place to kick-start your entrepreneurial journey. With a range of initiatives designed to nurture and empower entrepreneurs, Brandeis provides an …

By Djounia Saint-Fleurant
Djounia Saint-Fleurant CSE Career Captain, Creative Crew, Blog Squad
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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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20+ Business Analyst Skills for Your Resume in 2023

Business analysts bridge the gap between business and information technology (IT), helping companies make better and more informed data-driven decisions. The most crucial business analyst skills include a mix of technical abilities and interpersonal skills — a successful analyst must be …

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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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How to Overcome the Fear of Entrepreneurship with Jhenai Chandler – The First-Gen Lounge Ep. 183

Did you know that most entrepreneurs are scared? They are scared of failing. They are scared of losing customers. They are scared that their friends were right — this was a ridiculous idea. And as intriguing as this may sound, some …

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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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Navigating Conferences like ALPFA | Advice from Alumni and the CSE Team

Earlier this week, Natalie Warila, Assistant Director of Career Strategies, and Marcia Katz, Director, Career Development and Alumni Engagement, hosted a brief workshop for the International Business School attendees of the 2023 ALPFA Convention. They were  joined by past attendees …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Assistant Director, Career Strategies
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Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a business analyst vs. data analyst? In some organizations, these roles are interchangeable. However, business analysts generally take a more comprehensive role, bridging the gap between data analysis and a business’s goals. On the other hand,

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