Welcome to the Accelerated MA Community!

Here you’ll find resources such as articles, job and internship opportunities, events and career inspiration tailored to Accelerated MA students.

My name is Jennifer Voldins, and I am a Senior Associate Director of Career Strategies and Engagement at the Brandeis School of Business and Economics. I look forward to working with you throughout your time at Brandeis and beyond.

Before joining Brandeis, I spent many years working in the foreign exchange and global fixed income markets in roles spanning sales/trading, research, banking, and portfolio management. I have worked at firms including Barclays, BNY Mellon, TCW Group, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. I have also contributed questions for the CFA Society Boston’s Level III practice exam.

Launching your Global Career in Economics and Finance

Success at the intersection of global markets and policy requires a sophisticated blend of quantitative rigor and strategic insight. The MA curriculum is designed to sharpen your expertise in data analytics and economic modeling, while CSE resources empower you with the professional agility needed to lead in a globalized economy.

Because the recruitment timeline for international organizations, research institutions, and multinational firms moves quickly, I partner with you early on to refine your professional narrative. From optimizing your LinkedIn and Handshake profiles to conducting technical mock interviews, we ensure you are prepared to articulate your value to top-tier employers.

Our MA graduates are employed across almost every industry, and I encourage you to dive into our Career Communities to discover specialized insights and opportunities across diverse sectors.

Beyond the classroom, student-led organizations are vital for bridging the gap between theory and practice. Engaging with these clubs allows you to collaborate with peers and connect with our global alumni network:

To meet with me, including for résumé reviews or mock interviews, please schedule an appointment through Handshake.

The Switch Up Your Pitch Series | Informational Interviews

For the “Switch Up Your Pitch” series, I was excited to collaborate with former CSE Career Captain, Stephanie Borr ‘22, MA’23 to come up with strategies for adapting elevator pitches (value statements) according to the situation. This first series installation …

By Natalie Warila
Natalie Warila Associate Director, Strategy and Operations
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Meet the CSE | Recruiting, Mentorship, and Recognizing Superpowers with Julie Miller

For this “Meet the CSE Series” blog post, CSE Career Captain, Yuxuan Zhang, MSBA’24, interviewed Julie Miller, Director, Career Strategies Center.

Recruiting, Mentorship, and Recognizing Superpowers with Julie Miller

As part of the CSE Staff Interview Series, I had the …

By Yuxuan Zhang
Yuxuan Zhang Former CSE Career Captain
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Stephanie Borr ‘22, MA’23 | Setting Sail with Graduating Career Captains

The Setting Sail Series is a collection of blog posts from graduating Career Captains that include their favorite Brandeis International Business School memories, as well as advice for incoming and returning students. In this blog post, Stephanie Borr ‘22, MA’23, …

By Stephanie Borr
Stephanie Borr Former CSE Career Captain, News Crew
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Meet the CSE | Student Leadership, Case Interviews, and Combating Imposter Syndrome with Geri Brehm

For this “Meet the CSE Series” blog post, CSE Career Captain, Yuxuan Zhang, MSBA’24, interviewed Senior Associate Director Career Advising and Mentoring, Geri Brehm.

Student Leadership, Case Interviews, and Combating Imposter Syndrome with Geri Brehm

As part of the CSE …

By Yuxuan Zhang
Yuxuan Zhang Former CSE Career Captain
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Your LinkedIn QR code – the easy, quick, free, eco-friendly way to connect when networking!

Julie Miller, the CSE’s Director of Career Strategies, gives a quick how-to for using QR codes to share your LinkedIn profile while networking!

Your LinkedIn QR code – the easy, quick, free, eco-friendly way to connect when networking!

You’re at …

By Julie Miller
Julie Miller Director, Career Strategies
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Contact & Location

Phone
781-736-8502
Address

Career Strategies and Engagement Center
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453

CSE Business Hours

Monday 9AM-5PM
Tuesday 9AM-5PM
Wednesday 9AM-5PM
Thursday 9AM-5PM
Friday 9AM-5PM