By Donna Sosnowski | February 1, 2016
What are you doing this summer? Have you considered gaining experience in a career that interests you? Or trying something new? It’s a great idea, but how can you make it happen? This Thursday, February 4th, CCD is hosting our annual Internship Fair. Where else can you meet 40+ companies in a few hours? When…
By Caroline Hayes | October 30, 2015
The campus recruiting cycle is in full swing right now with interviews. Since early September, students have been polishing their resumes & cover letters, attending every employer event that has come to campus, networking as hard as they can and finally….. land an interview! I have seen so many students this semester work extremely hard…
By Donna Sosnowski | October 23, 2015
Oh No, Do I Have to Network? Do you get that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach when you hear the advice “You need to network”? Many people seem to have a negative connotation of networking, but I think it’s built on false assumptions. What is networking anyway? The dictionary defines it as:…
By Brenda Kostyk | March 2, 2015
With a robust array of job and internship postings, a steady stream of employers visiting CCD to interview students, and my calendar full of appointments with students looking for ways to sharpen their interviewing skills, I wanted to bring your attention to a great opportunity to do just that. Next Wednesday, March 11, at 7:30…
By Brenda Kostyk | February 3, 2015
I vividly remember first meeting Brandon Schwartz ’17 during Orientation Weekend 2013. It was during a scavenger hunt, where a group of 1st years were required to identify and find various locations on campus based upon a couple of clues. Out of a group of about 15-20 first year students, Brandon was the only one…
By | September 25, 2009
By: Andrea Rice If you are interviewing for a highly competitive position or looking for a job in a down market, you can’t afford to make these common mistakes. 1. Insufficient knowledge of key job details. At a high level, most people understand the key skills relevant for their target job (e.g. teamwork, communication, problem…
By | October 31, 2008
The following information was obtained from a survey of Babson students following recent on campus interviews. Position: Analyst Number of Interviewers: 1 · Interviewers: An junior executive, a senior executive Types of Questions: · Behavioral: 100% · Technical: 40% How difficult was the interview: · “It was okay”:60% · “Easy”: 40% How friendly were your…
By | October 31, 2008
The following information was obtained from a survey of Babson students following recent on campus interviews. Position: Financial Services Rep. Number of Interviewers: 1 · Interviewers: An junior executive, a senior executive Types of Questions: · Behavioral: 100% How difficult was the interview: · “It was okay”:58% · “Easy”: 42% How friendly were your interviewers:…
By | October 31, 2008
The following information was obtained from a survey of Babson students following recent on campus interviews. Position: FLDP Number of Interviewers: 2 · Interviewers: An junior executive, a senior executive, HR representative, Alum Types of Questions: · Behavioral: 100% How difficult was the interview: · “It was okay”:73% · “Easy”: 18% · “Difficult”: 9 How…
By | October 31, 2008
The following information was obtained from a survey of Babson students following recent on campus interviews. Position: Analyst Number of Interviewers: 1 · Interviewers: An junior executive, a senior executive, alum, Vice President Types of Questions: · Behavioral: 80% · Technical: 60% · Case: 10% How difficult was the interview: · “It was okay”: 30%…