BySharon Chin| July 8, 2017
A search for an internship is kind of like a Mission: Impossible movie but less Tom Cruise and more disappointment. Same amount of stress though. From the beginning of spring semester, I knew that I was already behind on finding what to do for summer 2017. While many of my peers had already secured internships…
ByDonna Sosnowski| June 29, 2017
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…
ByAnnie Bergeron| May 31, 2017
The Babson Undergraduate Center for Career Development (CCD) invites you to join us to build your brand on-campus and identify talent for your organization. Learn about the Undergraduate CCD Employer Sponsorship Program an exclusive partnership that creates opportunities to maximize your organization’s recruiting effectiveness across campus. SIGNATURE FALL UNDERGRADUATE RECRUITING EVENTS Career Expo 2017 Wednesday, September 20th…
ByAidan Dennis| May 30, 2017
If you are anything like me, you’re more of a thinker than a doer. You fight against conventional systems and are often the person who asks “Why?” or “Why not?” when told things. Therefore, it is only natural that you find yourself seeking out an internship where your personality can thrive and your skillset and…
ByDonna Sosnowski| May 26, 2017
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…
ByAnnie Bergeron| April 3, 2017
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…
ByDonna Sosnowski| February 28, 2017
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…
ByPeer Career Ambassadors| November 6, 2016
This post was written by Peer Career Ambassador Owen Shea ’17. Here are three ways you can jumpstart your career: Explore interests How will someone know if they find something interesting? You have to try it out! Clubs, organizations, and events on campus are three effective ways to explore your interests (or even develop them).…
ByDonna Sosnowski| October 24, 2016
We were delighted that so many parents stopped in to visit the CCD team during Family and Friends weekend. We enjoyed the opportunity to get to know you and learn about our students through a different lens. We hope you gained insight into the array of programs and services offered through the Undergraduate Center for…
ByPeer Career Ambassadors| October 14, 2016
This post was written by Owen Shea ’17, CCD Peer Career Ambassador. How am I going to possibly figure out what my vocation is less than four years? This is a question that every individual grapples with at some point in their life. College is supposed to be only play hard and not work hard,…