Tag: job search
Career Readiness Competencies: Building a Strong Foundation for Professional Success
In today's competitive job market, employers are seeking candidates who possess not only technical skills but also a range of essential professional competencies and life skills. To bridge the gap between higher education and industry, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has developed a set of eight career readiness competencies. These competencies are ...
Facing Discrimination in the Job Search
You apply to a role that you’re really excited about. You get to the interview round, and although you’re nervous, you’re excited to talk with the hiring manager about the position. You’ve prepared solutions to potential problems, have clear examples of your work, and know your elevator pitch like the back of your hand. Toward ...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: The Value of Hispanic and Latinx Professionals
Hispanic Heritage Month, enacted into U.S. federal law in 1988, is observed annually from September 15th - October 15th. It is a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities in shaping the future of work. By embracing their cultural identity, Hispanic individuals offer unique perspectives and talents to ...
Which BU Career Office Should I Use?
Your career journey at BU is never a solo expedition. Whether you are drafting your first resume, preparing for a high-stakes interview, or weighing competing job offers, Boston University has an entire community of career professionals poised to help you unlock your career potential! Here at the Center for Career Development (CCD), we are proud ...
Everyone Goes at Their Own Pace: Navigating How Many Internships You Should Do Throughout College
How many internships should you do throughout college? The simple answer is, on average, undergraduate students complete two internships during their time at Boston University. The much more complicated answer, to borrow the favorite phrase of data analysts, is “it depends.” Starting with the question itself, there is nuance even in the strict definition of ...
What is a CV and When Do I Need One?
The term ‘CV’ is short for Curriculum Vitae; Latin for "the course of one’s life". A CV is a written summary of a person's education, professional experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, publications that bear your name, and/or presentations. Unlike a resume, which is usually one to two pages maximum, there is no ‘rule’ on how long ...
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 ...
How to Find an Internship or Job in a Non-Profit
If one of your strong values is to make a positive difference in the world, you may want to consider a non-profit organization for an internship or job. Non-profits have a mission and purpose to further a social cause or provide a public benefit. Non-profit organizations include universities, public schools, charities, public clinics and hospitals, ...
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 ...
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