By Emily Besen | April 25, 2017
Aakash Daryanani ’16, originally from Curacao, moved to Manchester, UK, after graduation to take on an Area Manager role with Amazon UK. Read below for an insider perspective on Amazon Operations. Things are going great so far in the UK and with Amazon. It’s been a great experience so far and I’m only growing more and…
By Emily Besen | October 19, 2016
In the midst of the fall recruiting season, education abroad can feel like a barrier to scoring an interview with the company of your dreams. Instead of thinking of your time abroad as a hindrance to your career goals, remember that deciding to study abroad is an investment in your personal development. Operating outside of…
By Emily Besen | September 2, 2016
Welcome back! This summer, CCD has been hard at work planning robust services, programs, and events for all students. We’re especially proud of the added resources that support the unique career development process of international students. Check out our “roadmap” below to see highlights for the fall including: Career Conditioning for International Students (before Career Bootcamp) U.S. Job Search Strategy…
By Emily Besen | June 28, 2016
Kari Chan, rising Senior, is concentrating in Marketing and is interning in Milan, Italy this summer through the Glavin Office’s Intern Abroad program. Her first challenge: the 10 item suitcase! Despite all of the anxiety and fear of flying on an airplane alone and being in a completely foreign country both for the very first…
By Emily Besen | May 27, 2016
“Once you have hitchhiked across Africa with ten bucks in your pocket, starting a business doesn’t seem too intimidating.” So said Netflix founder and CEO Reed Hastings when asked about how his experience in the Peace Corps influenced his career. Reed Hastings is just one example of the many Peace Corps volunteers who recall the experience…
By Peer Career Ambassadors | March 1, 2016
This post was written by Peer Career Ambassador Jenny Hai ‘16. Special thanks to Ryota Fuchino ‘14 for accepting the interview. Anime, pokemon, sushi, ramen, or even cherry blossoms. We’ve all heard, seen, and even experienced a part of the “land of the rising sun”. But have you ever been briefly curious about what it…
By Peer Career Ambassadors | February 12, 2016
This post was written by Peer Career Ambassador Jenny Hai ‘16 There are less than 100 days left in this semester. Graduation is looming and there are still no job prospects that truly hits the heart. “What are your plans after graduation?” asked all 286 relatives over winter break. While all my peers in finance…