People often talk about the drastic change in culture between college and employment. It makes sense that the transition from one of the most free times of your life to a desk job at a “collared shirt and tie” company can be difficult. However, I have been lucky enough to find myself working jobs with…
Dear Families, Congratulations! You must be so proud of your daughter/son that will be matriculating to Babson this fall. That is quite an achievement. In my own experience as a parent, sending my daughter off to college was filled with both excitement and trepidation. I wondered how she would function on her own? Would she make…
It is so easy to fall into the trap of believing that everyone at Babson knows exactly what they want to do, and already has their job offer lined up. As students, this puts pressure on you to achieve amazing internships that will guide you directly to your dream job. And if you’re really on…
When you start searching for an internship or new job you obviously want to look for something that will help lead you into a career you really want to be in. Last year I didn’t feel like I was lucky enough to find an internship like that, but this summer that’s all changed. I’ve known…
With over two weeks under my belt, I can now say I have officially worked in the event production industry. Up until this point I had only ever really dabbled in the idea, planning family events and helping non-profits put on fundraisers. As an incoming senior, I am somewhat late to the game to be…
Another rigorous semester comes to an end and our students are off and running for the summer. Many have secured internships, are continuing their classes, studying in the US or abroad, traveling the globe, working in the neighborhood, or pursuing their passions. These diverse opportunities provide skills/competencies and character building for our students as they…
Less than a day until graduation and as I await for the bittersweet ending, I want to reflect upon my experience as the marketing intern for BabsonARTS. Coming from New York City where theatrical performances are endless and music is what keeps the city beating, my appreciation for the arts was nonetheless an avenue that…
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…
You have just found your dream job online, so you update your resume, write the perfect cover letter and you submit your application! You’re totally qualified! There’s nothing stopping you from getting that interview….or is there? Through my experience in corporate recruiting and career services, I’m here to tell you that even if you meet all…
Today, it’s not enough to be fully qualified with requisite skills and talents, to be successful in your career, or in life. Emotional intelligence combined with specific subject matter expertise is definitely, the key to success. Studies of today’s most successful leaders acknowledge that intelligence, business savvy and functional expertise are requirements, but the most…
