Community Engagement and Your Career

Engaging in your community through volunteering, service, advocacy, and civic engagement activities is more than just a resume booster. Community engagement is an opportunity to explore future careers, build networks outside the university, develop new skills and apply what you’re learning in the classroom to the world around you. Every profession has a public dimension ...

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Employer Perspective: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts

By: Haylee Morgan, Community Engagement Coordinator Please tell us a little about your organization:Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for BU students to mentor a youth from the Boston area! You will be paired with a child between the ages of 7-12 who you will mentor while doing fun activities together on BU's campus or ...

Signing Up for Events and the Importance of Attending Them

Do you know that Boston University and its career development offices run outstanding, life-changing events during the year for undergraduate and graduate students? We know you are incredibly busy with competing priorities such as classes, studying, work, athletics, clubs, and extracurricular activities. Yet, when you sign up for a career development event such as career ...

Managing Stress for Second Semester Seniors

You did it! You’re almost done with your undergraduate career, that’s an amazing accomplishment that you should be proud of. But maybe pride is not the first feeling that comes to mind when thinking about your second senior year. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or lost, just know that that's okay and you’re not alone. ...

A Job Hiring Timeline: When is the Best Time to Begin?

Wondering when the best time to start a job search is? The answer differs for everyone. Some students are knocking down the career center door as soon as they begin their freshman year. Other students begin their search just weeks before graduation. The important thing is to start when you feel ready. That way you ...

Words of Advice From Employers

Applying for a job involves more than just submitting a cover letter and resume.  It also requires the applicant to read all of the details and follow directions.  Not sure what this means? Here are a few tips to help you land that job. Review all requirements and follow them The number one piece of ...

Get to Know the CCD’s Identity-Centered Resources

Who we are plays a role in everything we do. From the food we choose to eat to the tools we use to stay on track, our habits and preferences shape our everyday lives.  Our personal identities, however, are not things we get to change or leave behind. They make up the core of who ...

Translating Non-Traditional Experience to your Resume

If you’re anything like me, you’ve worked a part-time job while attending school. Did you know that while you’re standing there, trying to look busy folding and refolding cashmere sweaters while fielding questions about what’s in the back storeroom, you’re developing skills for your future career? You might think that you don’t want to be ...

Employer Perspective: Evelyn LoGiudici of Brilliant Earth

Please tell us a little about your organization:Brilliant Earth was founded by Beth Gerstein and Eric Grossberg as a response to the lack of transparency and irresponsible mining practices that confront the jewelry industry today. Brilliant Earth began with the belief that exceptional quality, ethically sourced jewelry can be an effective tool for social change. ...

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 ...

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