Career News

Small Business, Big Futures. 99% of Boston business are  small or medium-sized  with less than 250 employees.

Small Business, Big Futures

Find big job and internsip opportunities at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—companies with fewer than 250 employees—which make up 99% of all businesses in the Greater Boston area!

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Career GPS for First-Gen Students

Navigating college as a first-generation student presents unique roadblocks. That's why Hiatt equips first-generation students with the tools to flourish in their career development!

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Career Treks: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

We love a field trip! In Fall 2024, Hiatt's Career Treks visited offices in the life sciences, internet software development and e-commerce industries, providing students with valuable insights and connections to help guide their career paths.

From left, Melissa Gutierrez ‘27, ’25 Kayla DiBenedetto and Sara Gazaille ’26 responds to a prompt in the Introduction to U.S. Latinx Literatures and Cultures (HISP 85A 1) class in the Mandel Center for Humanities.

Academic Research Builds Career Skills

Academic Research is any mentored investigation or creative inquiry aimed to contribute new knowledge or artistic expression. It’s more than just lab coats and test tubes! Research includes creative projects in the arts and humanities, too. 
Student Ivy Tran ‘26 kneels to demonstrate a powerbank during her internship at REON Technology.

New Hiatt Partnership Accelerates Tech Careers

Brandeis students will have more opportunities to explore and prepare for careers in the tech industry thanks to an experiential learning program starting this fall.

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Advice to New Graduates

Graduation can be both an exciting and daunting moment for students. Doug Chatterton reflects on his own experiences and offers advice to new graduates with tips for success.
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Alumni Support Drives Student Career Development

Career exploration and preparation are a vital part of the Brandeis student experience. So it’s no surprise that alumni and friends choose to support the Hiatt Career Center with their philanthropy. In fact, donors have established three different programs that support students’ pathways to professional success.

Group photo of the Global Career Services Summit in Washington, D.C. comprised of over 130 heads of career offices from about 16 countries.

Hiatt Internationally Recognized for Best Student Program

The Hiatt Career Center has clinched a GlobEY Award for Best Student Program at this year's Global Career Services Summit (GCSS) in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Ernst & Young (EY)—a multinational professional services partnership–the summit brings together more than 130 heads of career offices from approximately 16 countries, making it a premier event in higher education career services.

Declan Tsuyuki ’25, poses for a portrait at the New England Aquarium, where he interned as a 2023 WOW Fellow.

World of Work Fellowships Bring Students Across the Globe

Internships can provide students with amazing opportunities and experience, but they aren’t always financially accessible. The World of Work (WOW) Fellowship changes that for Brandeis students. Since its founding in 2008, more than 500 Brandeis students have participated in this competitive program, experiencing the summer of a lifetime in internships across the world.

Nick Medina ’14 poses for a picture with his supervisor during his World of Work (WOW) fellowship at Osa Conservation (Conservación Osa) in Costa Rica.

Study Abroad Impacts Your Career

Ever dream of ambling the cobblestone streets of Copenhagen, exploring Mexico’s ancient ruins, or sipping a cappuccino in Siena? Your dreams can become a reality through studying abroad! And if you—or your family—need extra convincing, we’re here to highlight all of the amazing personal and professional benefits spending a semester overseas can offer.