How to leverage your summer internship into a full-time offer

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com

Congrats, you crushed your summer internship! 

If you clicked with your colleagues and boss, enjoyed the work, and felt right at home with company culture, you may be disappointed that the internship is …

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One Goal for This Semester: Build Your Career Readiness

With the new semester underway, comes new experiences, and new opportunities to learn, grow, and prepare for your future. 

Whether you’re just beginning your first year at BSU or set to graduate this semester, developing your career readiness is an …

By Anastasia Krueger
Anastasia Krueger Early Career Engagement Advisor
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CareerSpring: A Resource that Expands Support for First-Generation Students

Launching your career is a whole new journey and you don’t have to travel it alone.

At Bridgewater State University, first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) students have access to dedicated support through the Career Services & Internships office, including career advising, …

By Katie Vagen
Katie Vagen Director of Career Development
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Finding the Right Major for You

If you’re still deciding on a major or wanting to make a change, you’re not alone. According to a the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) “up to 75% of college students change their major at least once” during their educational …

By Anastasia Krueger
Anastasia Krueger Early Career Engagement Advisor
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Transitioning from College to Corporate: Your Late-Summer Prep Checklist

The shift from campus life to a full-time corporate role requires more than just showing up on day one. This guide breaks down the practical steps recent graduates need to take in late summer to set themselves up for success, …

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What Is a Staffing Firm or a Temporary Employment Agency?

A staffing firm acts as a bridge between employers and job seekers. Companies rely on staffing agencies to find qualified employees quickly, while job seekers gain access to opportunities that may not be advertised publicly.

Many staffing firms recruit for …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Supporting BSU Graduate Students

Most graduate students are working full-time in their field while completing academic courses in the evening.   Keeping this in mind, the Career Services & Internships office has made all of our individual career advising appointments available virtually for your convenience.  You can schedule a virtual appointment with a …

By Jill Satamraju
Jill Satamraju Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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6 interview mistakes students and recent grads make, according to recruiters and hiring managers

You’ve finally cleared the biggest hurdle—the recruiter called back, and the interview is on the calendar. But for many recent grads, this is where the wheels fall off. It’s easy to think that if you just show up and answer …

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How to respond to “tell me about yourself” without sounding scripted

By Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

It’s one of the most dreaded interview questions (or prompts, really): “Tell me about yourself.” Many early-career professionals mistakenly treat this as an opportunity for small talk, a recap …

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Job references 101: 3 steps to secure your hype man | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep89

Your resume is perfect, but will your references ghost you? Learn how to pick advocates who actually help you get hired, not hurt your chances.

Resume? Check. Cover letter? Check. But don’t let a bad reference ruin your job search. …

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Turning Rejections Into Strategic Career Opportunities

Being rejected for a role you’ve spent years preparing for, or having your ideas turned down, is often devastating. It can make you question your direction, skills, and even your value.

However, it may also be a turning point for …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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AI for interview prep: 4 strategies to ace the conversation | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep83

Nervous about your next interview? Discover how Generative AI can level the playing field for students and help you land that entry-level job.

Interviews bring significant stress, but tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity can act as your personal career coach. …

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Starting your career in the age of AI: What every new grad needs to know

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com 

Not only is beginning your career an exciting time, you have the opportunity to start your professional life at a time that is unlike any other in recent history. Why? AI has …

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New Year’s Resolutions!

As we transition from 2025 to 2026, you may have already begun to list some New Year’s Resolutions for yourself. Maybe you want to pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read, make a new workout schedule, learn how to bake, or pick up a new hobby. Whatever your own personal goals may …

By Samuel Arruda
Samuel Arruda Career & Life Design Advisor
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Winter Break Plans

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 …

By Carol Crosby
Carol Crosby Associate Director, Life Design @BSU
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