Bentley University News

Bentley’s Class of 2019 arrived to campus, equipped with XL twin sheets, Command hooks, mini-fridges and chargers. The 925 students trekked from 44 countries and 33 U.S. states to their new home in Waltham, Mass.

Though many had already met virtually or during this summer’s orientation program, the class gathered as a whole for the first time at the convocation ceremony on September 3. And thinking ahead to the future was a common refrain throughout the event.

As millennials graduate college and join the workforce in ever-increasing numbers, many organizations may have found themselves asking: What exactly does Gen Y want from their employers? In a multi-part series, we took a look at companies leading the way in attracting, recruiting and retaining millennial talent to learn some of their secrets. Check out all of our featured Companies Where Millennials Thrive — click on each of the logos to learn more:

In the fourth and final video of the “Video Viewpoints: Preparing Millennials for Work” series, we’ve compiled insights from university presidents, college seniors, and a CEO on what students can do during their university experience to prepare for the working world and set themselves up for success.

Watch the video, then scroll down for additional advice.
 

By Maggie Calvetti, Associate Director Undergraduate Admissions The hunt is on.  Out of nearly 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States alone, you have been charged with narrowing that list down to just a select few which you will apply to and eventually just one that you will enroll in for the next four years.  […]