For many students, a graduate or advanced degree is a necessity to get to the role that they are looking for, such as a Licensed Social Worker, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Nurse Practitioner or a Teacher. For others, it’s …
The Interview Isn’t a Test – It’s a Conversation You Can Win
You’ve got the GPA, the internship experience, and a standout resume. But none of that matters if you freeze up the moment someone asks, “Tell me about yourself.”
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One of the best ways to prepare for a STEM career is to begin gaining experience early. Whether you’re interested in research, healthcare, engineering, technology, environmental science, or another STEM field, hands-on experiences can help you build technical skills, explore …
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You have likely heard about internships. Maybe you are even thinking about doing one. But how? And when? As a Career Advisor, I have heard time and time again from graduated students that they “wish they had done an internship”. …
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Each year BSU is happy to celebrate students who identify as Latine during the campus-wide Latine Heritage month celebrations. The staff of the Career Services & Internships office wants to support this student population year-round. Professional associations that are specific …
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Finally we are edging toward Winter Break! For many of us – students, faculty and staff – these Breaks may give us a little breathing room to slow down and relax, eat well, and refresh. Even if you are working part or full-time during the Break – like I did …
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Feeling stressed lately? It may be time to check on what is impacting your stress levels.
The first stage of Life Design@BSU is to learn about yourself, right now, at this moment. In my Designing Your BSU class, in which …
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BSU is joining the Life Design movement!
About 10 years ago, two faculty from Stanford University developed Life Design, an approach that helps students think early and often about solving the ‘wicked problems’ of life and career. Stanford students loved …
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Are you unsure whether you should pursue a part-time job or an internship? What are some of the differences? How should you prioritize your time at BSU?
Our expert answer is: It depends…
Getting a job or an internship during …
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LinkedIn is an effective tool to network virtually with others. To allow employers, recruiters, and others to find you. Create a profile that stands out and will entice professionals to contact you once they view your profile. Use this checklist …
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Hey First Year students! We are here to support you! Check out these five quick steps to jump-start your career at BSU and beyond.
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First-generation students may be at a disadvantage when searching for part-time, seasonal, internship, and entry-level jobs. Yet these students can minimize or even reverse these disadvantages or even reversed them. How? By working closely with the professionals in their college …
