Career News (continued)
AI in the Job Search
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm, though luckily not in the Skynet (Terminator) way. Instead, tools are popping up all over the web focusing on varying uses from teaching new topics to helping finish writing assignments. Recently, AI has gone a step further to help users apply for jobs and internships. But should you use it for this? And what are the pitfalls to avoid?
How to Excel at Networking
Networking: the art of making connections in an environment where small talk can feel like a high-stakes poker game. How do you turn these nerve-wracking interactions into career-advancing connections? Phil Gallagher '14, Vice President of ISG Rewards & Analytics at Morgan Stanley, shares his advice to help you navigate the networking landscape.
Tips for Success in Business, Consulting & Finance
Calling all students interested in becoming consulting connoisseurs, money maestros, or corporate climbers! We’ve gathered a few Brandeis alums who’ve found their place in the world of business, consulting, and finance to share their wisdom that's been tested through countless meetings, PowerPoint presentations, and the occasional battle with the office printer.
Building a Community at Brandeis Builds Your Career
Brandeis is buzzing with excitement as another school year begins! New and old faces alike are settling in, connecting with friends, and figuring out how to fit everything into a schedule that includes sleep. It’s a tricky task, but one that shouldn’t come at the expense of your on-campus involvement outside of classes.
Celebrating LGBTQI+ Pride at Work
Welcome to Pride Month! Beyond the splash of rainbows and identity flags, Pride is a time to celebrate the contributions and acknowledge the ongoing challenges of our LGBTQI+ community. But let's be real: Navigating your identity in the workplace can be a terrifying concept when discrimination and bias still persist in today’s world of work. Remember that you're not alone in your journey, and your friends and allies here at Hiatt have a few helpful tips.
Hiatt Sees Increases in Satisfaction and Resource Usage
In March 2023 Brandeis undergraduates responded to a survey from the Division of Student Affairs on student services as a follow-up to a survey conducted in March 2021. This data—available here—will provide insights for future planning within the Hiatt Career Center.
How to Choose Your College Major
Spring is just around the corner and campus will soon be saturated with the scent of blooming flowers and fresh-cut grass. It’s easy to let the mind wander toward summer, but before you get there another milestone may lay in your path: selecting a college major. But how do you choose with so many interesting options at Brandeis? That’s where Hiatt and Academic Services can help.
2x More Likely to be Employed
When students first arrive on campus, they’re eagerly welcomed by the Brandeis community. When they’re ready to cross the graduation stage, another enthusiastic welcome awaits them from the world of work. This animated greeting was similar for the Class of 2022 whose post-graduation triumphs were spurred on by their time at Brandeis.
His Future Taking Flight
Ori Cohen ’24 has always had a passion for studying animal behavior. He spent his high school years volunteering at local animal shelters, retraining the dogs to become comfortable socializing with new people. It was here that Cohen discovered his ability to make a difference in the lives of these animals. It wasn’t until coming to Brandeis that he realized this passion could become a career.
Hiatt Forms New 'Engagement Team'
A new team formed within the Hiatt Career Center will strengthen connections between students, employers and alumni to build a more robust culture of networking, recruiting and career education at Brandeis.
Hiatt Student Survey Results
Hiatt recently surveyed Brandeis undergraduates about the Center's services and resources while seeking improvements. Review the results:
Hiatt Study: Faculty Perceptions of Career
In early 2019, a research team from the Hiatt Career Center started a qualitative study of Brandeis faculty as it related to how faculty perceive their role in student career development and how faculty perceive the undergraduate career center.
Hiatt Career Center receives national award for career services excellence
The Hiatt Career Center has been recognized by the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE) for its excellence in adopting the Chaos Theory of Careers framework into their career services.
