Undergraduate Blog / Tag: Career Development - page 5

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Choosing an Industry That is Right for You

This blog post was written by Peer Career Ambassador, Alex Rabell (’21) Coming into college many students feel the pressure of having to decide which industry they would like to pursue their career in. In college, students many times get the impression that everyone knows what career they would like to pursue, but the truth…

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How to Search for Internships

This blog post was written by Peer Career Ambassador, Disha Sethi (’20). Regardless of your class year, finding internships can be tough. It is an intensive process that requires a sufficient amount of time. However to be efficient and ensure that you land your dream summer internship, here are a few tips: 1. Research Research…

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5 Reasons to engage with CCD

This blog post was written by Peer Career Ambassador, Disha Sethi (’20). Center for Career Development offers so many beneficial events and resources that are customized for each class year. Here are some reasons why you should engage with CCD: 1.      Explore your interests Do you have to know the specific job title and…

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How my Externship Jump-Started my Career Development

This blog post was written by Peer Career Ambassador, Sydney Huang ’20. Applying for an externship my freshman year was one of the best choices I made at Babson. This seemingly small event served as a catalyst for my career development years to come by giving me a mentor, helping me assess what I want…

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Underclassmen Opportunities

This blog post was written by Peer Career Ambassador, Alex Rabell ’21 This article is focused on first years and second years at Babson College. So you attended the career expo and other career events these past weeks and realized most companies do not offer internship opportunities for underclassmen. So what do you do? There…

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Etiquette Dinner

This blog post was written by Peer Career Ambassador, Luke Martiros ’21 The day has come and you cannot believe it! PwC, your favorite company, is taking you out to dinner for the final round of interviews. It’s an Italian place, and you make the risky decision of ordering spaghetti. Seconds after your plate comes…

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Squash Arrogance, Be Humble

Working at the squash startup this summer, I had the incredible opportunity to witness some of the best squash professionals on a daily basis. Between professional coaches and players, one thing they all had in common was their humility. Never boastful, they cared more about improving than winning. Their skills spoke for themselves, so talking…

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Maximizing the Opportunity When There is Little Direction Given

For as long as I’ve been working, I am used to structure and a clear direction. Though at times it felt predictable, redundant, and monotonous – it was always secure. There was comfort in knowing what I had to do, and what steps I had to take to achieve it. However, the nature of work…

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Entrepreneurial Thought and Action On the Squash Court

What would my summer internship be without recognizing the ways in which ET&A is employed? Babson has it ingrained in me to assess opportunities with an entrepreneurial lens. Surprisingly, I found those elements present at the squash startup. Traditionally, squash was available only to those few who could afford to join clubs, and tournaments seen…

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Empathy on the Squash Court

With how much our current culture stresses the importance of empathy in the workplace, one would think we live in a more understanding working world. While strives have been made, there is still room to grow, with 68% of CEOs claiming the state of empathy in U.S. organizations needs to change. Working at the squash…