Student Spotlight: Roger’s Journey From Fair Prep to Multiple Interviews

Meet Roger Perez ‘27   

When Roger arrived at the Job & Internship Fair, he came prepared, and determined. As a Finance major graduating in Spring 2027, his goal is clear: secure a position in the finance field and one day become a senior partner …

By Katie Muldoon
Katie Muldoon Marketing and Program Coordinator
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Beyond salary: What other financial factors should early-career candidates consider?

When you are early in your career, it is easy to fixate on the base salary. I get it. That number is front and center, and it feels like the clearest way to compare one job to another. But real …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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AI’s impact on the early career job market

While many worry about AI replacing jobs, the reality is more complex. On this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss how AI is transforming industries by automating tasks, which requires professionals to adapt, rather than replacing …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Build Your Professional Presence on LinkedIn

With over 830 million members and 58 million registered employers, LinkedIn is one of the most popular professional networking platforms worldwide. In fact, 87% of recruiters regularly use LinkedIn to find new hires. 

Having a LinkedIn profile allows employers and …

By Isabella Ventura
Isabella Ventura Career Peer Advisor
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Internships Available in Washington, D.C. 

Spend a summer or semester in Washington, D.C. with the Academic Internship Program, and set yourself apart in today’s competitive job market. 

We understand that launching your career goes far beyond just landing an internship. The Academic Internship Program delivers a …

By Jill Gardosik
Jill Gardosik Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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Using AI for Options for Gaining Skills

By now you probably know the following about AI: 

And I am going to add one more bit of knowledge: 

So – now that we have covered all of that, I am going to share one great way to utilize AI – for skill-building.   I know many of you reading …

By Carol Crosby
Carol Crosby Associate Director, Life Design @BSU
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Meet Our Panelists! Career Pathways in the Helping Professions Panel 

We are excited to introduce the distinguished panelists joining us to share their career journeys and insights into the helping professions. 

Dr. David J. O’Malley
Professor of Social Work 

Education: 

Bio: Dr. O’Malley has extensive experience working with community …

By Joshua Richards
Joshua Richards Graduate Assistant
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Upcoming Event: Discover Career Pathways in the Helping Professions

Are you exploring careers in mental health counseling, social work, psychology, school adjustment counseling or related helping professions? The Bridgewater State University Career Services Office is hosting a Career Pathways in the Helping Professions Panel to help you navigate your …

By Joshua Richards
Joshua Richards Graduate Assistant
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BSU Works – Class of 2025 graduates are going places!

We are incredibly proud of the work happening at Bridgewater State University’s Career Services & Internships Office as we continue to support students and advance the mission of Bridgewater State University as an engine for supporting the Massachusetts local and …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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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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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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Considering Health-related Graduate Programs?

Check out the recent recording from admission representatives from UMass Chan Medical School and MGH’s Institute of Health Professions on how to put together a successful graduate school application.

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Introducing the NEW Bear Essentials Closet   

Attention BSU Students! Are you gearing up for an internship or job interview and feeling the pressure to look your best? Look no further—our brand-new Bear Essentials Closet is here to help you shine! 

What is the Bear Essentials Closet?

By Katie Muldoon
Katie Muldoon Marketing and Program Coordinator
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What to Consider When Evaluating a Job Offer

When you receive a job offer, it can be very easy to focus mainly on the annual salary amount.  In order to make a well-informed decision about whether you will accept the offer, it is in your best interests to …

By Jill Gardosik
Jill Gardosik Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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Ace Your Next Interview with Big Interview  

Nervous about an upcoming interview? Don’t know how to prepare? Complete a mock interview on Big Interview! Big Interview is a job interview training software that offers video mock interviews with AI feedback, written and video job search and interview …

By Tracey Gray
Tracey Gray Associate Director, Employer Engagement and Outreach
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