Tag: soft skills
Can You Balance More Than One Internship at a Time?
Internships are valuable opportunities for students to gain practical experience, explore career paths, and build their professional network. With a competitive job market, it's becoming increasingly common for ambitious individuals to consider taking on multiple internships simultaneously. However, you may ask yourself: "Can I balance more than one internship at a time?" Before you answer ...
The Right Way to Tell Someone They’re Wrong
It's hard to tell someone they're wrong. You don't want to come across as arrogant or a know-it-all. The person may believe they are right about something that's objectively wrong. Correcting them could potentially upset them. It's important to approach an uncomfortable conversation with respect. Here are some tips to correct someone in a constructive, ...
Mastering Behavioral Interview Questions
As you prepare for upcoming interviews, a common type of question you may encounter is a behavioral interview one. A behavioral question seeks to learn detailed information about how you have behaved in a situation in the past with the understanding that you will conduct yourself similarly in the future. It predicts how you will ...
Communicating Bilingualism in the Job Search
When looking to get ahead in the job search, many students will consider their additional skills and talents. At BU, there are many students with experience in a language other than English, whether from high school classes, completing CAS requirements, or because English was your second (or more!) language. Here are a few tips on ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Internship Insights: Learning from Friends and Classmates
Finding an internship can be tricky–and the Center for Career Development is here to help. But did you know your classmates and peers are here to help you, too? Each semester the Center for Career Development runs an event, Internship Insights, where students who have completed internships sit on a panel and answer questions from ...
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 ...
Managing Stress for Second Semester Seniors
You did it! You’re almost done with your undergraduate career, that’s an amazing accomplishment that you should be proud of. But maybe pride is not the first feeling that comes to mind when thinking about your second senior year. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or lost, just know that that's okay and you’re not alone. ...
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