Tag: career advice
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 ...
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 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 ...
Addressing Employment Gaps in Your Job Search
What are Employment Gaps? A gap in employment is a period during your professional work history where you didn't have a formal job. Many employers consider gaps longer than three months (summers off during college typically don't count). Employment gaps are becoming increasingly common, especially after the Covid pandemic. There's no specific time limit, but ...
How to Say “No” at Work
Do you find yourself consistently raising your hand to take something on? Volunteering parts of your day to contribute to a project? Staying late, coming in early, or spending more time than most at your job? Well, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, many people struggle to say “no” at work for a variety of ...
Leveraging AI for Career Development
When used ethically and strategically, AI can significantly enhance career exploration, job searching, and content creation. AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, Claude, Consensus, and Perplexity offer diverse functionalities for students and professionals alike. For instance, BU students have access to VMock, a powerful tool that analyzes resumes in seconds. This year, VMock introduced ...
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