Pulsifer Career Development Center

Pulsifer Graduate Career Development

You’ll master more than just academic content at Bentley—you’ll also gain the skills and network you need to launch a successful career. You’re the CEO of your life, and our team stands behind you.

The Graduate Career Development team helps you make informed decisions about your future. Through programs, assessments and workshops, you get to practice interview skills and polish your professional presence. And we connect you to jobs, internships and interview opportunities, both online and on-campus.

Career Outcomes

In a survey of alumni (National Alumni Career Mobility Survey of graduates from the Classes of 2010 and 2015) of U.S. Universities, Falcon satisfaction came out on top, ranking #1 in three out of five categories; students prepared for careers, academic satisfaction, and economic mobility, when compared to colleges and universities nationally.

2010 and 2015 Bentley Graduate Alumni reported:

86%

overwhelmingly agree that they were prepared to begin their careers

81%

say they have advanced in their careers as planned

90%

experienced “no impact at all” in their career status during COVID

The Graduate Career Development team is amazing; always eager to help. They assisted me in getting where I am today and I am so grateful to them for this. I am very proud of my MBA & MSBA!

Pearl Esema, MBA & MSBA '19

Consulting Digital Analyst, Accenture

How We Support Your Career

You’re CEO of your career search. We support you with learning opportunities, tools, programs and events.

Career Coaching

Bentley graduate students work one-on-one with our career coaches, who have corporate and coaching experience. Our career coaches are knowledgeable and connected to industry trends, so they understand what employers want.

Career Curriculum

CDI-501: Career Development Intensive

CDI-501 is a 6-week career development course to help you build a personal brand and develop a growth mindset.

The course is led by Bentley’s seasoned career coaches, leveraging their corporate and coaching experience. They’ll guide you through:

Strengths-based assessment and reflection
Resume and cover letter development
LinkedIn best practices and elevator pitch development
Strategies for networking and informational interviews
Job search tools and resources
Interviewing best practices

CDI-502: Career Design Intensive

CDI-502 is a free 4-week, non-credit bearing course, Bentley Graduate Students will combine their Gallup Strengths Assessment and Career Design Methodology to prepare for their future. By the end of the course, Graduate students will have developed two or more 3-5 year plans to design their future to meet their career goals through a step-by-step process. Pre-requisite is CDI-501.

Registration available on WorkDay for graduate students enrolled in a part-time or full-time MBA or MS Bentley Program.

Networking

We have a network of 60,000+ alumni, strong employer connections and a vibrant community — all supportive of your learning, development and career potential.

On-Campus Recruiting

We connect you to a global network of alumni, employers and partners through events and opportunities. Through the Bentley community, you can explore careers and find key internships and job openings.

Strengths-based Education

Strengths-based education helps you find and enhance your natural strengths, which can accelerate your career and lead to greater fulfillment and joy. All of Bentley’s graduate advisors are trained or certified in strengths-based development. We follow a strengths-based approach in our advising and offer practical applications during events and workshops.

Workshops and Events

We develop 45+ interactive programs each academic year to support your professional development and job search. We connect you to a global network of alumni, employers and partners through events and opportunities like:

The Graduate School Career Fair
Career Pathing sessions
Company visits
International student workshops
Advanced job search workshops
Mock interviews and resume reviews

Highlighted Video

3 Applicant Tracking System Hacks

Laura Aiken, MBA ‘06, BS ‘05, Director, Graduate & Alumni Career Development - Pulsifer Career Development Center, shares 3 Applicant Tracking System Hacks to help you in your job search.