Graduate Students

How to Problem-Solve Like a Management Consultant

Traditionally, the art of problem-solving has been the professional domain of management consultants. However, you don't have to be pursuing a management consulting career in order to be an adept problem-solver. Below are four mental models for effectively solving business …

Read more

Getting Involved in Research – A Professor Gives His Advice

By Mark Sheldon, Associate Teaching Professor, Computer Science

After studying for a while, many students are curious about what CS research involves. Is it right for you?

If you want to go to graduate school, then YES! Find out what you’re …

By Mark Sheldon
Mark Sheldon
Read more

Why Writing Skills Are Important for Every Job—and How to Improve Yours

Have you ever sent an email no one seemed to understand that ended up derailing the timeline for an entire project? Or written a report that you then had to explain verbally to everyone after they read it?

Even if …

Read more

You Asked: What Does Shadowing or Volunteering in Non-Profits, Research, or Healthcare Look Like Now ?

Since we have all been in various stages of the COVID pandemic, current students interested in non-profits, medicine, or STEM careers may wonder: how does one get experience?  What should you be thinking about if you are interested in working …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
Send Email
Read more

All About UX Careers

I just stumbled on this great little primer on UX Careers. See what you think! I would love to hear from students about which kinds of articles and blogs you would like to see.  Let me know if this was …

By Robin Kahan
Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
Send Email
Read more

Interview with Professor and Dean Karen Panetta – IEEE Spectrum

In a fantastic wide-ranging interview Professor and Dean of Graduate Education, School of Engineering Professor and Dean of Graduate Education, School of Engineering talks about her career, being a woman in engineering, AI now and in the future, and the …

By Robin Kahan
Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
Send Email
Read more

3 Questions with Jimmy Chen, A13, Head of Sales Development at HackerOne

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a new feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Jimmy Chen, A13, Head of Sales Development …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
Send Email
Read more

Sidebar

Featured Resources

Vault Guides for Finance, Consulting, Entrepreneurship & Business

Have you explored our subscription to the Vault? Vault is a one-stop resource for career research, planning, and preparation. It’s …

Vault Guides for Healthcare, Life Sciences & the Environment

Have you explored our subscription to the Vault? Vault is a one-stop resource for career research, planning, and preparation. It’s …

Vault Guides for Government, Law & International Affairs

Have you explored our subscription to the Vault? Vault is a one-stop resource for career research, planning, and preparation. It’s …

Vault Guides for Engineering, Tech & Physical Sciences

Have you explored our subscription to the Vault? Vault is a one-stop resource for career research, planning, and preparation. It’s …

Vault Guides for Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact

Have you explored our subscription to the Vault? Vault is a one-stop resource for career research, planning, and preparation. It’s …

Vault Guides for Arts, Communications & Media

Have you explored our subscription to the Vault? Vault is a one-stop resource for career research, planning, and preparation. It’s …

View More