How to Share Personal News with Your Supervisor
Life is...complicated. It is full of moments that bring joy, peace, and pride. It is also full of moments that cause stress and sadness. As humans, we experience the full breadth of these emotions with friends and family who can offer support. As employees, though, we experience these emotions in a much more complex environment. ...
How to Explain Your Reasons for Leaving a Job
At some point in time, it is likely to happen. You are going to leave your job. For as many people as there are in the world, there are also many unique reasons for leaving a job. Some people are pushed from their current role, and some are pulled towards their next position. Some people are ...
How Do I Find Research Opportunities?
Participating in research is a high-impact practice that has been shown to have positive effects on students’ career development. Participating in research is also fun! It allows students to explore a variety of topics - from ocean cleanup to cancer therapies to climate change. While getting involved in research at BU can be done at ...
The Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program: Funded Internships for Sophomores and Juniors
Does the Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program sound familiar? Maybe you heard about it from a friend or a professor? The Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program is a funding opportunity for sophomores and juniors who secure an unpaid nonprofit internship. For many students, there is a real challenge in balancing a desire to work at a social ...
Three Tips for Juggling Multiple Job or Internship Offers
You’ve put in countless hours of preparing, searching, applying, and interviewing for jobs and internships. And now, your hard work has paid off because…you have multiple offers! First, congratulations! Your dedication, persistence, and skill set have landed you in an enviable position. Having the ability to choose between two or more internships/jobs is a great ...
The Benefits of Working at a Nonprofit
Have you ever worked out at the YMCA? Walked in a 5K to raise money for breast cancer? Viewed a painting at a museum? Donated blood to the Red Cross? If so, you’ve engaged with the world of nonprofits! The nonprofit community is vast and encompasses industries ranging from healthcare and human services to international ...
Engage in Self-Exploration through Experiential Learning
What do learning how to ride a bike and pursuing an internship have in common? At their core, these activities are part of the process of learning by doing, formally called experiential learning. Experiential learning can happen in a classroom, in a laboratory, on a study abroad program, or in your own backyard. It is ...
Rotational Programs and Your Career
A big part of the buzz around internships is due to the opportunities that internships provide to explore different career paths. They are shorter-term commitments that can lead to longer-term career insights. However, they have largely been designed for students still pursuing a degree. Is there an equivalent exploratory experience for college graduates? Yes! Rotational ...
Career Opportunities at Museums
As spaces that spark learning, reflection, and imagination, museums can be wonderful places to visit. Behind the visitor experience, though, there is a vast network of museum professionals who work hard to secure artifacts, create exhibitions, and engage the community. If you are interested in working at a museum or curious about the different types ...
The Benefits of a Job Shadow
Have you ever wondered what a video game designer does all day? What about a financial planner, or a social worker, or a chemist? As you explore different career paths and reflect on the kinds of jobs you might be interested in, it can be hard to feel as if you truly know what a ...
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