Tag: internship
Employer Perspectives: Why an Internship with Enterprise Was My Best College Decision
Editor's Note: Employer Perspectives bring posts from employers that actively recruit BU students through the CCD to our blog audience. All content in Employer Perspectives posts is created by the employers themselves. For more information about Enterprise, visit their Handshake listing or their career website. When I was a college Junior, careers weren't on my ...
The Foot-in-the-Door Method for Reaching Your Goals
Various students come to me with stories of not having enough experience in the field to achieve their goals. There may be a solution for students who are stressed about this situation! Students can start exploring other opportunities such as internships, part-time jobs, volunteering, shadowing, or networking to reach the goal of a full-time job ...
Alternative Options for After Graduation: Post-College Internships and Temporary Jobs
If you are still conducting a job search for a full-time or permanent position post-graduation, there are many options to help you maintain daily structure, stay motivated and keep you connected to the world of work. This blog will cover short-term experiences which include post-college internships and temporary work. These options also allow you to ...
Employer Spotlight: Optum
This summer, the CCD was lucky enough to visit Optum as part of its employer site visit program. Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company, is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 115,000 people worldwide, Optum combines technology, data and expertise to ...
Student Internship Stories: Miranda David (SAR’20), HBO
By Miranda David (SAR’20) This past summer I was lucky enough to pursue my dreams in the finance and accounting department at HBO in New York City. Although very different then anything I have ever done, this was a great opportunity to use my passions and skills in the business field. CCD: Tell us about ...
Internship Stories: Google
By Ann-Lyssa Asare (CAS’20) I was fortunate enough to intern for Google on the Legal Operations Trademarks Team this summer. I took this once in a lifetime opportunity and ventured into what was very unknown territory to me as a social science major, fostering new skills in the tech field. CCD: What is the Google ...
Internship Stories: American Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai
It's time for another internship story from a real BU student! This time, learn what it's like to intern representing American business interests in China!
Employer Spotlight: Northwestern Mutual
The CCD visited Northwestern Mutual, one of the nation's leading insurance firms. You may have heard of them before, but did you know they had one of the most unique and exciting internship programs out there? "We have the number 1 training program in the financial services industry," said Courtney Pollard, Campus Recruiter. "We accept ...
Internship Stories: Boston Road Runners
By Sofia Berger Trasandes (QST'21) I had the pleasure to intern for Boston Road runners (BRR), a non-profit organization whose focus is to inspire and support people to run. I didn't just strengthen my skills as an accounting intern but I joined a cheerful and passionate community. CCD: Tell us a little about the organization. ...
What Can the CCD Do For You?
The Boston University Center for Career Development, or CCD, is where you go when you're not even sure what your question is. We're here for you from your first year at BU, and offer resources to help you make the big decisions of your college life - decisions like what major to choose, how to ...
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