Tag: communication
How to Reply Professionally to a Rude Email
Email remains an effective way to communicate in the workplace and is often the preferred method of communication for many businesses. All of us have seen an increase in emails. Our inboxes can be overwhelming to deal with on most days. As the number of emails has grown rapidly, there has been an increase in ...
How to Build Mentorship Into Your Career
Mentorship is a powerful tool for career development that can help you achieve your personal and professional goals, access helpful resources and advice, gain “insider” knowledge and insights from someone with vast experience, and build your professional support network. Mentorship is the gift that keeps on giving, and you’ll find that professionals who are years ...
Dismantling Bias and Embracing Identity at Work
Earlier this semester, the Center for Career Development’s student leaders hosted an event, “Code-Switching & the Workplace,” at the Howard Thurman Center. We are excited to share some photos, highlights, and takeaways from this event with the BU community! This event’s media, research, and content were produced and thoughtfully curated by POC student leaders, in ...
Ghosted? What To Do If You Don’t Hear Back
In today's competitive job market, silence after an interview can be frustrating and leave you questioning your performance. Unfortunately, the practice of ghosting – disappearing without explanation – has become increasingly common in the professional sphere and is no longer confined to the world of dating. While being ghosted by an employer shouldn't define your ...
Mastering the Art of Remote Work
In recent years, the professional world of work and education has undergone a significant transformation. With the advancement of technology and changing circumstances that highlighted the need for alternative methods of work, remote work has become a mainstream option for both professionals and students. For college students, this offers a unique opportunity to balance academics ...
Phone Interview Tips to Ensure a second interview
Phone interviews have become a common first step in the job application process. These interviews offer a convenient way for employers to screen candidates before inviting them for an in-person interview. To maximize your chances of moving to the next stage, a second interview, you must make a strong impression during the phone interview. To increase ...
Student Internship Stories: Ethan Lai (COM’26)
Ethan Lai (COM'26), participated in his intership during the summer of 2023. He worked at Vector Marketing in Brownsville Texas in Cameron County. How did you learn about this internship opportunity? What career resources from BU or elsewhere did you use during the application and interview process?I actually found out about the company through a ...
Student Internship Stories: Alex Giakouminakis (CAS’26)
Alex Giakouminakis (CAS '26) took part in her internship in the summer of 2023. She worked at Vector Marketing in Paramus, NJ. How did you learn about this internship opportunity? What career resources from BU or elsewhere did you use during the application and interview process?I received a message from a friend who recommended I ...
Student Internship Stories: Lilly Bolandrina (CAS’24)
Lilly Bolandrina (CAS '24) participated in her internship during the summer of 2023 at Iskwelahang Pilipino, in Bedford, Massachusetts. How did you learn about this internship opportunity? What career resources from BU or elsewhere did you use during the application and interview process?I reached out to the executive director of the non-profit and asked to ...
How to Handle Job Rejection
It happens to just about everyone at some point when interviewing, you think you are a great potential candidate for a position and then you get a rejection email or letter. Most likely you will be wondering “Where did I go wrong?” or “What could I have done differently?” These are great questions to consider ...
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