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When the Center for Work and Service asked me to reflect and share some thoughts on my life as a D.M.A. candidate in Music Composition, I honestly did not know what to write because my work is constantly shifting and evolving, even in the three short years since my Wellesley graduation. I am a composer…
Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Make sure you subscribe so that you receive the updates directly to your inbox! Tuesday, October 8 – Grad School Tuesdays | 12:15 pm-1:30 pm | Wang Campus Center, 2nd floor – The CWS will offer graduate…
Anisha Vachani ’12 is an associate that has been with Boston Consulting Group in New York since July 2012. She graduated from Wellesley with honors in economics and graciously offered to share some tips for consulting interviews. Please note that the following tips are only the personal advice of Anisha and her contacts, not BCG. PREPARATION While you…
Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Make sure you subscribe so that you receive the updates directly to your inbox! Monday, September 30 – Infosys Management Consulting Services Info Session | 4:30 pm-6:00 pm | PNE 139 – Please join the…
Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Make sure you subscribe so that you receive the updates directly to your inbox! Tuesday, September 24 – Grad School Tuesdays [new for 2013!] | 12:15 pm-1:30 pm | Wang Campus Center, 2nd floor – The CWS…
WELCOME BACK! The CWS hopes you had an enjoyable, fun and restful summer. While everyone was off campus, we’ve been busy revamping our programming for the upcoming year. Similar to last year, we will be posting an overview of upcoming events and deadlines here at the beginning of each week. Make sure you subscribe so…
Summer should include a break from schoolwork, exams, and papers….but it’s a great time to do a few things to help you as you consider careers after Wellesley. Here are a few suggestions of things you might try! 1. Talk to people. Most people enjoy talking about themselves and their careers. Try to find ways to…
Elizabeth Tharakan ’06 has graciously written this blog piece on the value of networking and the Wellesley network. Take a look! “You don’t ask for a job on a date; you build a relationship.” That’s what the career services adviser at Cardozo School of Law advises law students and recent grads when it comes to…
Have you almost fallen asleep reading your cover letters? Do you think they sound staid and formulaic? Have you read the advice and still can’t make yours sound like you? Cover letters often lack enthusiasm, personality, and individuality. Here are two suggestions to help you avoid a boring cover letter: Begin by pretending you are…
On Tuesday, April 16th, the CWS invited Susan Wojewoda ’96 and Samantha Ernst ’07, who both have extensive experience working in the retail industry, to speak with students about their work and life experiences. Topics ranged from industry-related advice, to speaking about specific companies and positions. In case you missed this event, here are some…