5 Professional Development Tips For College Students
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by Feld Center
4d ago
5 Professional Development Tips For College Students was originally published on WorkIt Daily As a college student, your number one priority is to learn. What you need to realize early on in your college career is that your learning is not, and should not, only be located in the classroom. Learn from every experience! Better yet, learn from the successes and failures of others. To do that, you have to be intentional with your experience….and actually have learning experiences. As an undergraduate student, I went to class every day, but I did little to get involved other than classroom time. I ..read more
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What is Job Shadowing? Definition, Benefits, and How to Set It Up
Boston University Blog
by Feld Center
1w ago
What is Job Shadowing? Definition, Benefits, and How to Set It Up was originally published by Forage The job search is exciting because there are so many options for what you can do — but for the same reason, it can also be overwhelming. How can you figure out what you want to do if you don’t know what the job will be like? That’s where job shadowing comes in. Job shadowing is when you follow someone at work to understand a typical day in their role. It’s a generally quick way to learn more about a career, build your network, and get something extra to add to your resume.  Yet you li ..read more
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4 Strategies to Secure a Corporate Board Seat
Boston University Blog
by Feld Center
2w ago
4 Strategies to Secure a Corporate Board Seat was originally published by the Harvard Business Review We’ve all heard, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Very few recognize that even knowing the right people is not enough. Instead, who knows you actually drives the opportunities you’re presented with. This notion was reinforced by a recent study I did to explore how people who are historically underrepresented on corporate boards — in this case, Black women — successfully landed their seats. I recruited 12 Black female public corporate director ..read more
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Top 5 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Internship
Boston University Blog
by Feld Center
2w ago
Top 5 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Internship was originally published by Forbes Congratulations on landing that internship! Whether you are an undergraduate starting to navigate your career options or a graduate student confident of your ideal job, an internship brings exciting opportunities to gain a hands-on understanding of the company, industry, and, most importantly, yourself. Internships vary widely across companies and industries. Some start-ups, for instance, may not be able to develop a thorough intern program and require all employees to be autonomous about their contributions ..read more
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How to Get Work Experience This Summer — Without an Internship
Boston University Blog
by Feld Center
3w ago
How to Get Work Experience This Summer — Without an Internship was originally posted by Forage Knowing how to get work experience when you’ve never worked before can feel like a paradox. You need job skills to get hired, but you also need a job to build those skills. What are your options? While many students look to internships to get their first professional work experience, internships can be highly competitive and you might not always land one. That’s OK! There are tons of alternative ways to get work experience, network, build your skills, and boost your resume. Here ..read more
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Rise of the Inclusive, Sustainable Consumers
Boston University Blog
by Feld Center
3w ago
Rise of the Inclusive, Sustainable Consumers was originally published McKinsey and Company André Dua: Welcome to the fourth episode of McKinsey’s Future of America podcast, where today we’ll explore how we can build a future that drives sustainable and inclusive growth. I’m your host for today, André Dua. I’m a senior partner with McKinsey and the managing partner of our Miami office. Today, I have the privilege to be joined by two of my favorite colleagues, Kelsey Robinson and Tamara Charm. Kelsey is a senior partner in our Bay Area office, where she partners with executives to inte ..read more
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7 Tips for Standing Out in a Group Interview
Boston University Blog
by Feld Center
1M ago
7 Tips for Standing Out in a Group Interview was originally published by iHire One-on-one job interviews are nerve-wracking. Finding out you’ll be in a group interview alongside your direct competition can amplify your worries even further – leaving you wondering how to stand out and make an impression.  Not only do you have to think about interacting with the interviewer, but you also have to interact with the other candidates. Somehow you must stand out while being courteous, listening, and collaborating.    If you question how on earth you are supposed to do all this at ..read more
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Here’s how AI can — and can’t — help you look for a job
Boston University Blog
by Feld Center
1M ago
Here’s how AI can — and can’t — help you look for a job was originally published by CNN New York CNN —  When it comes to job hunting, applicants are starting to use generative artificial intelligence to make a better first impression. Job seekers using free AI programs like ChatGPT are asking the programs to tailor their resumes to a specific employer and job description, write cover letters, create writing samples and provide answers on job applications, according to Gartner, a research and consulting firm. Job candidates also can use it to help prepare for interview questions, shou ..read more
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Job Interview Preparation Tips to Help You Stand Out
Boston University Blog
by Feld Center
1M ago
Job Interview Preparation Tips to Help You Stand Out was originally published by the WSJ In brief To prepare for an interview, study up on the role so you can explain how you meet each of the job requirements. Be prepared to address your biggest weaknesses, such as gaps in your résumé.  The best way to learn how to interview is by practicing your Q&A with someone you trust, on camera or in the mirror. You have put time and effort into your job application, perhaps polishing up your résumé and crafting a well-constructed cover letter, earning you a coveted interview. N ..read more
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Advice for College Students Struggling to Find Internships
Boston University Blog
by Feld Center
1M ago
Advice for College Students Struggling to Find Internships was originally published by Medium Spring is here and the end of the semester is in sight. For many college students it means an exciting summer internship. For others it means time to panic because they don’t yet have an internship. If you or someone you know is in that position, here is some advice. While this is being written as the economy is starting to slow in the spring of 2023, this advice will apply any year, in any economy (it just may be a little harder in weaker economies). Don’t Despair My fraternity had a great tradition ..read more
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