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Tips for Navigating the Job Market
Whether you're about to graduate or are exploring new opportunities, the job market can feel overwhelming. With the right strategies and mindset, you can set yourself up for success. Here are some practical tips to help you navigate your job search with confidence. Network with Intention Networking is an important strategy in your job search. ...
How to Know if You Need a Career Coach
It’s not always easy to admit you need help with something. Perhaps you are completely stumped by a calculus problem or maybe organic chemistry really is as hard as you heard it was. Whatever the case may be, your first thought might be to check in with your professor or TA. In the career development ...
Skills to Put on a Resume When You Have Little to No Experience
So, you’re getting ready to write your first resume but don’t know where to begin. You have minimal work experience, have primarily been a student your whole life, and are interested in applying for your first job or internship. Now you find yourself asking, “What can I include in my resume?” Below are tips for ...
How to De-stress from the Job Search
Job searching can be incredibly stressful, but managing and reducing that stress is crucial for a successful job hunt. At the Center for Career Development (CCD), we are dedicated to supporting you throughout this process by keeping you motivated and alleviating some of the pressure. Our services include preparing your marketing materials, strategizing and organizing ...
Juggling Internship Offers
By Xander Weddall Leading up to this summer, I applied to roughly 15 internships and interviewed for five, and after what felt like years, I received my first email with the subject, “Congratulations!” The relief I had from securing summer employment however, quickly became overshadowed by another thought: What do I do with my other ...
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. ...
Boosting Motivation & Productivity When You Work From Home
By Shanique Crossdale Being a working professional usually means heading to a specific workplace: teachers to schools, doctors and nurses to healthcare facilities, and lawyers to law firms. This transition to a particular working environment isn’t just about commuting; it’s about shifting from personal roles (like being a parent or sibling) to professional ones, where ...
How to Unlock Career Opportunities with BU Connects
Searching for a job or internship takes time and effort, especially when landing the position of your dreams. You read job listing after job listing, but it’s really networking and mentorships that make the difference in your job search. BU's exclusive student & alumni networking platform BU Connects goes beyond job postings to focus on ...
How to Write a Letter of Resignation
Resigning from a position can be a difficult decision and writing a letter of resignation can be equally as challenging. It's crucial to leave on good terms, maintaining professionalism and gratitude. Here are steps to help you draft a respectful and clear letter of resignation. Begin with a Professional Greeting Begin your letter with a ...
Graduating Soon? Should You Work or Go to Grad School?
As you finish your undergraduate education, a decision lurks around the corner: do you enter the job market or pursue an advanced degree? The first instinct is to create a list of pros and cons, but realistically, this decision depends on each person’s unique circumstances. Instead, let us look at the differences, similarities, and implications ...
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