What’s happening with the CWS — week of 3/10

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 10- Fulbright Info Session | 4:30-5:30 PM | GRH 442 – What is the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and how do I…

Where Are They Now? Lauren Young ’99

After getting a BA in International Relations from Wellesley, Lauren went on to earn a JD from New York Law School. From her personal experience with career coaches, Lauren decided to pursue her interests in career coaching by attending the International Coaching Academy. Lauren now specializes in coaching women going through a career transition, guiding…

Life After Wellesley: Denise Brosseau ‘82

Looking back on my Wellesley education, I admit to many more memories forged during snowy walks around the lake and long lunches in Munger dining hall than I do to any specific class. But, I know that everything about my four years at Wellesley gave me the confidence to believe that anything is possible and…

3 Steps to Finding Your Dream Career

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…

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

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 9 – Fulbright Q and A Info Session | 12:30 pm | PNE 127 – This information session will focus…

Networking: not just for job seekers.

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…

5 tips for Speed Networking with Wellesley Alumnae

1. Dress professionally Plan on wearing business casual to the event. Not sure what that means? Try wearing a skirt and dressy top, or dress pants with a button down or blouse. 2. Do your research on the alumnae attending. Read the alumnae bios beforehand and write down the questions you have for specific people.…