If you’re a millennial who’s graduated from college recently, chances are you’re wondering whether you should attend graduate school, if not now then at some point down the road. Obviously, you can expect some changes from your undergraduate days, particularly when it comes to connections: to learning, fellow students, professors and real life.
The major game-changer comes from the life and professional experiences that grad students bring to the table. It pushes students — and colleges and universities — to do more. Here’s how:
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Question: What does it take to be a successful female leader?
Answer: More than most students think.
So says Susan Adams, management professor and senior director of the Center for Women and Business.
“Most young women have an idealistic view of the world, but it’s actually very competitive," says Susan Adams, "In reality, society still puts up barriers for female professionals.” These obstacles inspired the CWB Leadership Program for Bentley female undergraduates.
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Millennials are getting creative to survive a bleak economy, as they zero in on entrepreneurship to earn a buck, do what they love and make a difference. And it’s working.
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Recruiters think millennials are unprepared in many ways, according to Bentley University’s PreparedU study. The job interview, however, shouldn’t be one of them. When it comes to getting ready for a face-to-face meeting, we got the inside scoop on what really works — straight from corporate recruiters at a Bentley Career Fair, with some psychological advice on the side.
Do your homework.
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Sitting down recently with Bob Weafer ’68, MSF ’81 and Emily Williams ’14 was like spending time with old friends — even though the pair had met only once before, at Bentley’s annual Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon. Here, the two share their perspectives as donor and recipient of a scholarship established by Weafer’s parents, Robert and Mary. It is awarded to a Bentley student based on criteria that include financial need and academic performance.
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