Tag: communication
How to Start Networking
Before we get into how to start networking, it’s important to take a step back and review what networking means and why it’s valuable. What is networking and why should you start? Networking is the process of discovering and developing connections between people. You’re not alone if you’re intimidated by the prospect of networking! However, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Can Your Personal Social Media Accounts Affect Your Job Opportunities?
The majority of people use social media to keep in touch with friends and family, post photos, share information, keep up with news or trends, or just fill some spare time. When it comes time to apply to your next job or internship, it's important to take a look at your social media accounts. There ...
How to Market Yourself When You Don’t Have Any Professional Experience
Whether you are interviewing for a position, speaking with an employer at a career fair, or networking with a professional you are marketing yourself to show exactly who you are and what you can bring to the company. But for those of us who don’t have any professional experience you may feel lost from the ...
What is Your Greatest Weakness
As you’re getting ready to interview, it’s important to prepare for commonly asked questions, including “What is your greatest weakness?”. This question can be challenging, so let’s walk through some strategies for addressing this question successfully! What are interviewers looking to learn? With each interview question, it’s important to consider what your audience wants to ...
How to Advocate for Yourself in the Workplace
By Nuria Gonzalo Whether you are beginning a part-time job or internship, or have been working with a specific company for a while, setbacks at work can become an obstacle and may even make you question your potential. Setbacks can range from failing to meet a deadline, unfulfilled expectations, or expectations that did not fall ...
Student Internship Stories: Jacob Rose (QST ‘24), Hearts for the Homeless International
CCD: Tell us about your experience. What were your responsibilities? JR: As a company, Hearts for the Homeless International provides free and informative heart health education events. We additionally have chapters at over 30 college campuses across the US that provide blood pressure readings and heart health information approved by the American Heart Association to ...
What To Do After the Career Fair
You’ve successfully attended the University-Wide Virtual Career Fair, getting to know employers and learning about exciting new opportunities. But it’s not over yet! Here are three steps you should take to ensure you’ve made the most of the career fair. Firstly, you should follow up with employers in a timely manner. You can shoot them ...
Student Internship Stories: Priscilla Bright ( CAS’23), The Guild of Boston Artists
CCD: Tell us about your experience. What were your responsibilities? PB: The Guild of Boston Artists is a gallery that is unique in many ways. It is the only contemporary representational art gallery in Boston, it is deeply rooted in its history, and although it is run on a small staff, those who work there ...
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