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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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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Remote and PAID Summer Internships in Television

Writing, PR, production, casting, choreography, costume, directing, music, animation – what do you want to explore in the television industry? 

Each summer, the Television Academy offers paid, eight-week, full-time internships in these areas and more for college students interested in working …

By Carol Crosby
Carol Crosby Associate Director, Life Design @BSU
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Making an Impact: Anna Dykhoff ’26 Promotes Bridgewater Cares Transit 

Intern Spotlight: Anna Dykhoff ’26  

Meet Anna Dykhoff, a dedicated Marketing Intern at A&A Metro Transportation! Anna is playing a pivotal role in promoting Bridgewater Cares Transit, an affordable, same-day, on-demand public transit service designed to make travel easier for

By Katie Muldoon
Katie Muldoon Marketing and Program Coordinator
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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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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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Guiding Your Graduate: Effective Strategies for Parents in the Job Search Journey 

Has your graduate recently finished college and is now struggling to find their footing in the job market? Supporting them effectively during this transition requires a careful balance of guidance and independence. Here’s how to navigate this: 

Helping vs. Doing:

By Katie Muldoon
Katie Muldoon Marketing and Program Coordinator
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Negotiating a Job Offer

You applied for a great job through a company’s website and completed all their interviews.  The hiring manager has just called to verbally extend you the job offer and she is emailing you the official offer letter for your signature.  …

By Jill Gardosik
Jill Gardosik Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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401(a) vs 401(k): What’s the Difference? Is One Better Than the Other?

Are you ready to start investing in your retirement? While you might know that you should save for when you’re too old to work, understanding the savings options of 401(a) vs. a 401(k) can feel like a job in and …

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7 Salary Negotiation Tips for a New Job

Negotiating your salary when you get a new job offer can be nerve-wracking. However, there are proven techniques that can help you effectively negotiate. And below are seven of these techniques that will go a long way toward improving your offer.

1. Find …

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Watch Out for Job Scam!

I want to remind everyone of the importance of being vigilant and watching out for any potential job scams and other email hoaxes. As a reminder, the Career Services and Internship Program team utilizes a comprehensive vetting process to review …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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