Stepping Up: How to Present Your Best Professional Self 

When interviewing for a job or internship, your first interaction with an employer often begins with an email or a phone conversation. From that very first point of contact, the interviewer is evaluating your professionalism. Below are tips on how …

By Tracey Gray
Tracey Gray Associate Director, Employer Engagement and Outreach
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Featured Employer:  Taylor & Company PC

Taylor & Company is a full-service tax, accounting, and business consulting firm located in North Attleboro, MA.  Founder Mike Taylor has been in practice for over 23 years, and he founded Taylor & Company 15 years ago.  Taylor & Company’s …

By Amy Kirkcaldy
Amy Kirkcaldy Assistant Director of Employer Engagement and Outreach
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Checking in on Your Wellness

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 …

By Carol Crosby
Carol Crosby Associate Director, Life Design @BSU
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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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What if I Receive More Than One Job Offer?

If you are interviewing with several companies at the same time, you might start to feel anxious about potentially receiving more than one job offer.  What should you share with your interviewers at each company?  What if you receive an …

By Jill Gardosik
Jill Gardosik Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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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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6 Questions to Ask Employers at a Career Fair

Career Fairs are a helpful, efficient opportunity to meet with a variety of employers hiring in your major.  Asking good questions is the best way to make a good impression on employers and get the information you need!   

In general, …

By Amy Kirkcaldy
Amy Kirkcaldy Assistant Director of Employer Engagement and Outreach
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What to Say to Employers at the Job & Internship Fair

Struggling to find the right words when talking to employers? Nervous about what to say to a recruiter at BSU’s Job and Internship Fair on April 4th? Explore these valuable suggestions and insights for preparing your conversation with employers at …

By Isabella Ventura
Isabella Ventura Career Peer Advisor
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Tell me about yourself/30-second Introduction

Tell me about yourself.

One of the most important parts of any interview happens in the first few moments when you’re instructed to “tell me about yourself.”  Whether in the initial or in the final round of interviews with the …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Dress for Success – Business attire 101

What’s the best outfit to wear to a job interview? The answer will vary depending on the type of job and company you’re interviewing with. You always want to dress to make the best impression, but the outfit you choose …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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How to Rock a Career Fair

Career fairs seem to be happening all the time on college campuses. Whether you’re looking for a position in engineering, hospitality, communications, or business, there’s probably a career fair happening for your preferred industry on campus at some point in …

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What to say at a career fair, and more preparation tips

 

If your school hosts a career fair, don’t miss out. Not attending is a missed opportunity to advance your job search. We heard from three experts with years of experience advising and recruiting college students, and they shared deep …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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