Name: Stephanie Castagliuolo
Year: Senior
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology Major (chem/honors minor)
Company: Foundation Medicine
Found the position: In a conversation with a stranger!
Quote: “My internship at Foundation Medicine helped me develop my skills and gain the experience …
Name: Juliette Ochoa
Year: Freshman
Major: Political Science
Company: Connecticut State Capitol
Found the position: Family Friend, via own research/initiative
Quote: “Being an intern at the Connecticut State Capitol taught me how to network and strengthen my writing. More importantly, …
Name: Cody O’Brien
Year: Senior
Major: Finance
Company: Terex
Found the position: School-wide career Fair, WCOB prepared him well
Quote: “Interning in Treasury was invaluable exposure at a multinational corporation. I am grateful to apply my leadership, technical, and communication …
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Over the last decade, a new trend has been emerging at business schools around the world: more impact-focused degrees that apply business-world solutions to cultural, environmental, or social problems traditionally overseen by the nonprofit sector.
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If you’ve been on at least a few interviews (or even if you’ve just filled out a few online applications), then you are most likely familiar with this question: “What’s your current salary?”
And, oh, the agonizing over how to …
Milinda from New Mexico State University asks:
“What would be an example of a good cover letter for a student job?”
Thanks for your question, Milinda. Writing a cover letter for a student job is no different than for a …
For many of us, social media is an integral part of everyday life—and for many employers, a prospective hire’s online presence can be a major factor in determining employability. In addition to reading through resumes and cover letters, hiring managers …
Renee from Harrison College asks:
“How can I get my foot in the door in Human Resources with my Bachelors and no experience in this area? I have been searching now for over a year after being informed by my …
Whitney Hammel has changed more than a few lives—and in more than a few ways.
Growing up in a small town in Oregon—“like, a 500-people-small town”—Whitney’s dreams were fairly humble for someone who has and continues to accomplish so much. …