What’s happening with the CWS — week of 9/29

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 29 – Idealist Grad School Fair | 5:00-8:00 PM | Boston University – The Idealist Grad Fair can help you make a difference in your…

Taking the next step to build the power of your Wellesley Network

At my first-year (then called freshman) year convocation, then-president Ruth Adams characterized a Wellesley education as a life-long membership in a powerful and inspiring community. And wow, was she right: my favorite part about going to Wellesley was life after graduation. Since leaving Wellesley/graduating, I have experienced the worldwide reach and depth of the alumnae…

What’s happening with the CWS — week of 3/3

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, March 3- ABA Legal Scholarship Deadline | 11:58 PM | Online – The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship grants 20 incoming diverse law students with…

LinkedIn: My Secret Weapon by Bryn Johnson ’89

LinkedIn is my secret weapon–both professionally and personally–but not for the reasons you may think. Yes, LinkedIn is a powerful recruiting source for small and large companies. Recruiters scour LinkedIn for the ideal candidate to woo for open positions. Having a strong LinkedIn profile is a huge advantage to you as a person in career…

What’s happening with the CWS — week of 11/4

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, November 11 – Washington Media Scholars Foundation Scholarship Deadline | 11:59 pm | Online – With the Media Fellows Program, the Washington…

What’s happening with the CWS — week of 10/7

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…

Furthering Your Impact on LinkedIn [Part 2]

Picking up where we left off last week, Bryn Johnson ’89 provides additional insight on how job seekers can use LinkedIn to continue building their network with these four simple tips. Take a look below: Research Companies Researching companies. This is one of my favorite ways to use this remarkable LinkedIn database. Certainly you can…

5 Tips to Create a Strong LinkedIn Profile

If you’re looking for a job right now, then you’re probably wondering, “How do I get these recruiters and hiring managers to find me while they’re searching on LinkedIn?” Too often, LinkedIn users view their profiles simply as an electronic resume. Stop that right now. Instead, think of it as a personal brand statement that…