“So, what are you planning on doing after you graduate?” I, like the rest of the Class of 2013, am quite familiar with this commonly used conversation starter. I am faced with this question at least twice a week, and I’m sure that because we are about to enter the purgatory that younger students call…
During my first year at Wellesley, I would tell anyone who would listen how I had discovered the world of banking and finance while having the time of my life in college, yet how disappointed I was to learn that this industry typically didn’t hire first-year summer interns. I talked to pastors, teachers, dog walkers,…
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…
As a self-proclaimed citizen of the world, I no longer spend much time in my hometown of New York City. But when I do – be it in a drugstore, a café of relative hipness, or the subway – I see Wellesley alumnae everywhere. This comes as no surprise, I am sure. One big surprise…
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…
The uniqueness of volunteering with the Mission Hill After School Program (MHASP) is that there is no such thing as a typical day at our program. Working with a group of vivacious, independently-minded, and smart kids means that you never quite know what you’re going to find when you walk in the door. This is…
Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Tuesday, April 23 – Mashable’s Online Career Fair (West Coast companies) | 1:00 pm-4:00 pm | Online – Have you been searching for your dream job in the Northeast or West Coast? Do you fantasize…
Considering a career in economic consulting? Check out these tips below from current students who have held internships within this industry. Do’s: Research the industry. Economic consulting is a special industry that stands at the crossroads of academia and the business world. Therefore, it does expect potential candidates to be equipped with basic research skills…