Explore Career Interests with Informational Interviews

One of the best ways to explore your career interests is to conduct informational interviews.  An informational interview is simply the term for speaking with a person working in a career or industry that sparks your curiosity.  The goal of …

By Jill Gardosik
Jill Gardosik Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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Make the Most of Your General Education Requirements (Gen Eds) 

If you still need to declare a major, or are considering changing your current major, then you will want to consider following this advice.  As you prepare to register for courses, try to select courses that are in the majors …

By Jill Gardosik
Jill Gardosik Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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How to differentiate between Mental Health Counseling Graduate Programs? Clinical Psychology, Social Work, and Mental Health Counseling

If you’re an undergraduate student considering advanced education in the mental health field, you may be wondering which graduate program best suits your interests and career goals. Clinical Psychology, Social Work, and Mental Health Counseling all aim to support individuals …

By Joshua Richards
Joshua Richards Graduate Assistant
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Boosting Your Employability When Your GPA Doesn’t Tell the Full Story 

For many students, your GPA may feel like the defining factor in your academic success and how it might affect your professional future. However, the truth is that your potential isn’t determined by a number. It’s a combination of your …

By Isabella Ventura
Isabella Ventura Career Peer Advisor
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Use volunteer opportunities to get the experience you need to secure a paid internship or entry-level job | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep20

On today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts discuss how volunteering doesn’t pay the bills, but volunteering can lead to well-paying jobs that do pay the bills. Are you struggling to get hired even for an …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Podcasts to Kickstart your Career Development

Produced with the help of ChatGPT 

Why listen to podcasts when you’re job/internship hunting or thinking about your career? 

Podcasts provide flexibility because you can listen while commuting, doing laundry, washing dishes, walking to class, exercising, or simply …

By Amy Kirkcaldy
Amy Kirkcaldy Assistant Director of Employer Engagement and Outreach
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INTERNSHIP? Did I read your mind right? 

If so, you are in the right place at the right time. But even if you are not currently looking for an internship, our monthly Internship 101 Workshop still has plenty to offer! Whether you are actively searching or just …

By Tasnim Rahman
Tasnim Rahman Career Peer Advisor
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Undecided on your major or what you can do with your major? Use Focus 2! 

Take the Focus 2 Assessment to learn about your values, interests, personality, skills, and interests. Career advisors can discuss and connect your results with majors and career interests.  

What is Focus 2? 

Focus 2 is an interactive platform that …

By Nicole Precourt
Nicole Precourt Career Advisor
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How to Become a Police Officer in the State of Massachusetts

I have spoken to many BSU Criminal Justice majors over the years that have expressed an interest in becoming a Police Officer in the state of Massachusetts. Other than seeking a degree in Criminal Justice, it is unclear to many …

By Tracey Gray
Tracey Gray Associate Director, Employer Engagement and Outreach
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Why Transfer Students Should Visit Career Services in their First Semester

Remember your first day of college? You had to adjust to a new campus, new classes, new professors, new friends and more. Everything was new. Now think about doing that day all over again at a completely new university where …

By Katie Vagen
Katie Vagen Associate Director of Internships & Career Development
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Beyond BSU Speaker Series – Conversation with Kelly Duggan ’06, President and Owner of Physical Therapy U (PTU)

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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LinkedIn Profile Development Checklist

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 …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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