Greetings to Brandeis International Business School Class of 2021!

Congratulations to each of you on the momentous occasion of your graduation.

The Career Strategies and Engagement team (CSE) has enjoyed partnering with you, from the weeks before your program began (do you remember your CSE Pre-Arrival Assignments?), to Launching …

By Julie Miller
Julie Miller Director, Career Strategies
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How Trust Can Advance Your Career

Want to improve your professional relationships and be more effective as a team member and leader? Try this: make as your default to always assume the best in people, right from the start. Show the other members of your team …

By Frank Fessenden
Frank Fessenden Executive Director
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Be BOLD in Your Intention and Gentle in Your Approach When Networking

Networking is important to your job search. Using on-line platforms such as LinkedIn can help you build a robust network from both inner and outer connections. Inner connections are people you know well, like mentors, friends, close peers and colleagues. …

By Alice Ain Rich
Alice Ain Rich Associate Director & MBA Career Coach and Adjunct Professor
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Thinking beyond the next quarter: Asper Award winner Deval L. Patrick reflects on the future of capitalism, expanding access for diverse entrepreneurs by Douglas Moser

Former Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick believes “short-termism” is threatening our economy, our politics and potentially our prosperity.

It’s a conclusion that has long informed Patrick’s leadership style as an attorney, business executive and public servant.

On April 22, Patrick …

By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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The 50 Best Companies to Grow your Career, from LinkedIn

Lists and rankings of companies are ubiquitous these days. From the Fortune 500 to the Inc 5000, there are published company lists for many different types of rankings.  At the CSE we really like this brand new list from LinkedIn:

By Frank Fessenden
Frank Fessenden Executive Director
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Feeling Zoom Fatigue? You’re Not Alone!

Zoom fatigue is a topic of conversation practically everywhere. While some of us begin easing our way back into classrooms and offices, others have a way to go. And even post-pandemic, portions of the virtual world are likely here to …

By Marcia Katz
Marcia Katz Executive in Residence
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Fintech Disruptors Poised to Thrive (and Hire) Post-Covid

After four full quarters of Covid-19, some sectors have withered, while others have expanded. One sector that was growing before Covid and is still expanding is fintech.

In 2018, of the $254 billion in total global capital invested during the …

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So You Want a Job in Finance? Develop Your Soft Skills!

In the finance industry, “soft” skills are as important as “hard” skills and are highly sought by employers. Soft skills encompass a wide variety of personal attributes including integrity, creative thinking, positive attitude, grit, time management, empathy, curiosity and effective …

By Jennifer Voldins
Jennifer Voldins MSF and MA Career Coach, Senior Associate Director, Career Strategies
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Important CSE Update: The Internship Awards Application Deadline Has Been Extended!

Good news for students pursuing summer internships – the Internship Awards application deadline has been extended until May 31st!

As a reminder, the Brandeis International Business School Internship Awards Program consists of funding from the Dean’s Office, donors, Centers & …

By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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What’s a Phone Screen? Here’s What You Need to Know Before That “Quick Chat” With the Recruiter

So you got an email back from a job you applied to—awesome! The person who reached out is asking to schedule a phone screen. Or perhaps they’re asking to schedule a “quick chat” or “brief phone call.” What does this …

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