How many internships should you do throughout college? The simple answer is, on average, undergraduate students complete two internships during their time at Boston University. The much more complicated answer, to borrow the favorite phrase of data analysts, is “it ...
The term ‘CV’ is short for Curriculum Vitae; Latin for "the course of one’s life". A CV is a written summary of a person's education, professional experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, publications that bear your name, and/or presentations. Unlike a resume, ...
If you’ve been able to study abroad during your undergraduate studies, you likely regard the journey as one of the best of your college career, if not your life! Studying abroad offers so much more than a getaway to a ...
Congratulations! You made it through the grueling interview process and have received an offer. Your hard work and your impressive interview skills have paid off. But you, unfortunately, have to decline the offer, what now? We currently find ourselves in ...
Janki Viroja CAS’16 | International Relations & Psychology Program Assistant During the summer of 2014, Janki Viroja worked as a Program Assistant at the World Affairs Council in Connecticut, helping to plan an array of events and programs. CCD: What were your responsibilities? Janki: I assisted the Program Director in the planning and delivery of all ...
I’ve had my resume and cover letter reviewed, and now you tell me that I need references as well? During the interview process for an internship or job (especially if the employer is seriously interested in you), you will probably be asked to submit up to three references. What is a reference? A reference ...
Each year, the CCD hosts two Career Fairs, one in October, and one in February. Career Fairs connect students and alumni with employers from a variety of industries. The employers (for-profit, non-profit, and government) recruit for both internship and full-time positions, and they all have the same goal: recruit Boston University students and alumni. But ...
Emma Moehlenhoff COM’15 | Film/TV Production Assistant at Hearst Television and a Producer Intern at KMBC-TV During the summer of 2014, Emma Moehlenhoff had two television-related internships. Through these experiences, Emma deepened her interest in the field and plans to continue to pursue it further in the future. CCD: Tell us about your experiences. What ...
Gregg Miller CAS’15 | Neuroscience Intern During the summer of 2014, Gregg Miller worked as an intern and shadowed clinicians at a hospital in Madrid, Spain. Working alongside other doctors, Gregg was able to improve his Spanish-speaking skills and go out of his comfort zone. CCD: What were your responsibilities? Gregg: As an intern at Hospital ...
Trying to find an internship or a job can be overwhelming. There are many out there, and you probably have a lot of questions. Which ones are right for me? What do those position descriptions mean? What counts as prior experience? One way to help make your search easier is upload your resume to Handshake. This ...
Joyce Zhang CAS’16 | Biology and Economics Optometrist Assistant Joyce Zhang spent the summer of 2014 working as an Optometrist Assistant at Mid Pacific Eyecare. By utilizing resources and not being afraid to ask questions, she took advantage of this internship as an opportunity to gain a lot of experience. CCD: Tell us about your ...
Emma McAdams COM’17 & Questrom’17 | Public Relations, Business Administration Public Relations/Communications/Marketing Intern During the summer of 2014, Emma McAdams worked as an intern at Eversnap. Through this experience, she learned a lot about the photography industry, herself, and what she really wants to do with her future. CCD: Tell us about your experience at ...
Ashley Davidson CAS’15 & Pardee | History & International Relations Private Research Ashley Davidson conducted research in Nairobi, Kenya, through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). CCD: Tell us about your experience in Kenya. What were your responsibilities? Ashley: I conducted research in Nairobi, Kenya, and wrote two senior theses related to Kenya: one that was ...
Sometimes the idea of deciding what your career goals will be puts great pressure on you to make the “right” decision and that can stop you in your tracks. To help with this, we recommend that you break your goals into more manageable pieces. Simplify the process by looking at your goals from two perspectives—what ...
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