Tag: communication
Articulating the Value of Your Study Abroad Experience During the Job Search
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 never-before-visited destination – the experiences, classes, internships, and connections you may make while abroad present ...
How to Decline a Job Offer
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 a very strong candidate market in the middle of this “great resignation”. Employees are leaving ...
Three Tips for Juggling Multiple Job or Internship Offers
You’ve put in countless hours of preparing, searching, applying, and interviewing for jobs and internships. And now, your hard work has paid off because…you have multiple offers! First, congratulations! Your dedication, persistence, and skill set have landed you in an enviable position. Having the ability to choose between two or more internships/jobs is a great ...
Cultivating, Keeping, and Capitalizing on your Connections
By: Emelyn Theriault As a BU student majoring in public relations, I am constantly reminded of the importance of communication. How you present yourself as a PR practitioner and interact with journalists via the media or in person can make or break a pitch. Similarly, in everyday life, it is crucial to be intentional about ...
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 ...
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