Boston College Career Center Blog

Did you find what you were looking for at the Career Fair?

bccareer — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:48:21 +0000

RealInternships: Stephanie Salinas

bccareer — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:44:25 +0000

On my last day at Children’s Hospital, I felt so many emotions rushing through me. Something I had not experienced in a while.

Joy, pride, privileged and honored for this experience, excited for the future, and afraid of the next steps in my life. I was humbled by the words of my supervisors, confident that I made a positive impression on my peers and supervisors, and bittersweet about closing this chapter of my life.

Hearing the words of my supervisors, “MVP”, excellent leader, reliable and consistent, humble, caring of not only the patients but my peers/coworkers as well … all these words left me stunned and feeling a mix of emotions. I left my internship that day feeling on top of the world and wanting to do more, to be better.

This internship has provided me with many different skills that will be essential as I work with youth throughout my career. I have developed the ability to facilitate group activities, as well as the ability to adapt and react accordingly and quickly to unexpected situations.

I got the chance to work one-on-one with patients who had a hard time being in groups. Even though the individual work only consisted of playing games or doing arts & crafts, this was one of my favorite parts of the internship because I was able to form a stronger connection with the patients.

Although my experience here is over, my experience somewhere else is just beginning – and thanks to my experience at Children’s Hospital I will be more confident, motivated, and passionate elsewhere.

“I’m a people person.”

bccareer — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 12:52:51 +0000

What does that even mean? It makes me think of people who say, “I’m a dog person” or “a cat person.”

The idea is to show potential employers (or potential clients) you get along with people without saying, “My etiquette skills rock.” Because in a me-focused world, employers want to know if you will get along with others or be a human volcano of bickering, fighting, gossiping, whining, blaming… and leaving a splash of coffee on the bottom of the coffee pot to burn, instead of refilling it after you take the last cup. Nobody wants that in their workplace.

There’s a better way to show you get along with others and that’s to say it on your resume (or sales materials) by starting each bullet point with what I call, “I-work-well-with-others action words.”

Collaborated with…
Teamed with
Involved with team
Negotiated
Contributed
Joined
Joined forces with
Worked together with
Supported
Cooperated
Co-authored
Resolved
Assembled group of

Mix these words with bullet points of individual initiative and leadership action words: (Managed, Specialized in, Supervised, Initiated, Delivered, Designed, Motivated, Selected, Directed, Drove, Created, Trained, Coached, Counseled, Researched, Edited, Produced, Fostered, Enhanced…) and you have a winning resume. All of these action words work well in your cover letters and the actual interview, too.

Reposted with permission from the Culture and Manners Institute. Also be sure to check out the Career Center’s resource on Action Verbs & Keywords!

Science, Math, and Tech Bi-Weekly Career Update!

bccareer — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Thanks to all who made it to the Career Fair last week! We hope that this week’s SMT Career Update is useful!

In this Newsletter: Feature, Upcoming Events at BC, Events in Boston, National Events/Seminars , Job & Internship Opportunities, Cool News from the Field

FEATURE

Interested in the Tech Industry? Check out the Fall 2013 Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Boston Tech Community with information on meet-ups, events and resources on tech and tech careers in the Boston area!

UPCOMING EVENTS AT BC

Allied Health Careers Night
When: Tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 25
5:30pm (Higgins 335D): Optometry Panel
6:00pm (Higgins 310): Physician Assistant & Nurse Practitioner Panel
6:00pm (Higgins 235): Genetic Counseling Panel
6:00pm (Higgins 260): Physical Therapy Panel
7:00pm in Higgins Atrium: Q&A and Refreshments with Professionals
Open to ALL students. RSVP on EagleLink.

Life Sciences & the Health Professions – Professors and Pastries
When: Wednesday, October 2
3:30-5:00pm
Where: Stokes S140
Meet informally with your professors, advisors, and professionals about different topics each week. Fancy pastries abound!

LeaderShape at Boston College
When: January 5-10, 2014
Where: Off-site retreat TBA
Submit your application by Oct. 18!
Check out the LeaderShape website for more information on the program.
Contact the Student Programs Office with any questions.

EVENTS IN BOSTON

Harvard Biotech Career Fair
When: Monday, September 30 — 1:00-5:00pm
Where: New Research Building (3rd floor Rotunda), Harvard Medical School
Intended for PhDs, MDs, and Post-Doctoral Fellows.
No registration required. Cost: $40

EnerNOC Networking Night
When: Monday, Septmeber 30 — 6:00-9:00pm
Where: 1 Marina Park Dr., Fifth Floor, Boston, MA
Registration is required. Cost is free.

Reminder: Massachusetts Green Career Conference – Thursday, October 3 – Registration is required.

National Events/Seminars

Science and Health Policy: Critical Issues Seminar – The Public Leadership Education Network
January 6-9, 2014 – Washington, DC

Job & Internship Opportunities

Science/Math/Tech in Education

2014 NYC Teaching Fellows
Match Corps 2014-2015 Fellowship
Part-Time Math Tutor – YouthBuild Boston
Fall Lectures & Special Programs Production Internship – Museum of Science
Technology and Education Intern – Hotel Training Center
Educators Online Resource Internship – Museum of Fine Arts

Computer Science/IT – All On EagleLink

IT Leadership Development Program – ThermoFisher Scientific
Software Quality Engineer – Vistaprint
Multiple Internships with Insegment, Inc.
Automation Engineer – Belvedere Trading LLC

Research Positions

2014 Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program – Harvard Medical School
Research Information Support Internship – Union of Concerned Scientists
Clinical Research Coordinator – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (also on EagleLink)

Policy

Health Policy Intern – New England Healthcare Institute – EagleLink

Leadership

Jenks Leadership Program – Boston College
MCN Fellowship – Millennium Campus Network

What’s Happening? Cool News from the Field

The 10 Most Important Questions in Science
What is the universe made of? What is consciousness? Why do we dream? Lots to explore as you consider a career in the sciences!

Thanks for tuning in for another week of the SMT Career Update! Please leave comments below or email us at ccasga@bc.edu with any feedback or thoughts on what would be helpful for you in this update!

Drop In Hours

bccareer — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 21:18:07 +0000

Drop-in appointments last 15-20 minutes and are appropriate for resume or cover letter critiques and focused questions about jobs or internships.

Now featuring online drop-ins (via IM) and satellite drop-in locations where we come to you!

Academic Year (September – May)

	Career Center Drop-Ins	Satellite Drop-Ins	Online Drop-Ins
Monday	1-4pm	9am-12pm (Hillside: General) 6pm-9pm (Lower: General)
Tuesday	1-4pm and 5:00-7:20pm	1-3pm (Chocolate Bar: General)	11am-1pm
Wednesday	1-4pm and 5:00-7:20pm	1:30-2:30pm (Higgins: Science)
Thursday	1-4pm	2pm-3pm (Chocolate Bar: General) 3pm-5pm (Brock House: Montserrat Coalition) 4:30-5:30pm (Merkert: Science*)	11am-1pm
Friday	1-4pm

*Starts October 3, 2013

2013 Boston College Career Fair – Thank you!

bccareer — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:59:37 +0000

Thank you for attending the 2013 Boston College Career Fair! Now, you’re work is just beginning. Remember to follow up with connections you made up at the Career Fair. Keep fostering your network. And always remember to say thank you.

Thank you to all of our employers who attended, especially our sponsors:

Allied Health Careers Night

bccareer — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:01:03 +0000

Are you interested in a career in the allied health professions? Whether you are just starting to think about the possibilities or are more seriously considering a particular field, come check out Allied Health Career Night.

2013 Boston College Career Fair – Strategize!

bccareer — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:56:09 +0000

With 120 registered employers in attendance on Thursday, it will be important to have a plan of action. Whether you are attending the Career Fair with specific goals in mind, or to explore and learn more about career options, use the 2013 Career Fair Program to help you map out your strategy.

For more information and tips on how to prepare for the Fair, visit bc.edu/careerfair and follow us on Twitter #BCFair2013.

Interview Prep Week

bccareer — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:52:50 +0000

Are you planning to interview in the upcoming year for jobs or summer internships? Have you signed up for Interview Prep Week? Don’t miss this chance to get ready before campus interviews start.

To sign up for a a workshop, please log into EagleLink.

2013 Boston College Career Fair – Dress Your Best!

bccareer — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:57:16 +0000

First impressions count, so dress appropriately any time you meet with a prospective employer, like at our annual Career Fair. And while you’re all snazzied up, stop by our LinkedIn Photobooth for a free professional portrait!

For more information and tips on how to prepare for the Fair, visit bc.edu/careerfair and follow us on Twitter #BCFair2013.