Stories Archive

Kyle Dolce, DMSB'21

Recent weeks have been challenging for entrepreneurs. Countless founders have watched their revenue sources – their customers – shrivel up. I am completing my finance degree at Northeastern this year, as well as my time on the IDEA management team. During this time, I have been fortunate enough to spend a significant time with founders […]

AMD'11

What is the “heart” of your ideal workplace? Who are the people, the values, and the shared goals? The answers to these questions help define an "employer brand"—the look, feel, and voice of a company. Employer branding and recruitment marketing are growing fields in the modern work landscape, where talent acquisition is competitive and employees are expecting more. Rian Finnegan, AMD'11 is a champion for the employee experience and followed a passion for creating engaging and inclusive company cultures. Rian’s experience spans diverse companies like Twitter, Pandora, Squarespace, and now, Instacart. Hear the latest trends in recruitment, and how a strong and authentic employer brand can attract and retain top talent.

Ayo Oshinaike, DMSB’16

I’ve been an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember. In fact, I started my first business at 15, selling juice and snacks at my school in Cape Town, South Africa. We learned early on that consumers needed to understand the nutrition content and ingredients of each product so it could match their dietary […]

Michele Rapp

Under the current quarantine, chances are that your next interview will likely be by videoconference. Hiring rules have not changed – the interview is still your only opportunity to make a great impression. So, how can you nail your next virtual interview? Here are some tips to enhance your presence and success. Do your homework […]

We connected with some alumni career experts for tips on how they’re staying resilient and active during the current coronavirus quarantine – and how to start thinking about what’s next! Here are some of their tips. Roberta Matuson, DMSB’80Consultant and Executive Coach Prepare for the future. We don’t know precisely when the coronavirus pandemic will end. […]

Dianna Bronchuk MS'20

If you had to deposit a check or transfer money for a bill, what would be the quickest option for you? Like many, you would probably unlock your smart phone, open a banking app, and do a quick transaction that will take you a minute or two. Just by that action of using your app […]

MS'01

Simply making it to Shark Tank might be the ultimate dream for an entrepreneur. But, last year, Jamie Ratner, MS’01, founder and CEO of CertifiKID, closed a deal with Mr. Wonderful himself, for her discount website for family-friendly activities. Before starting CertifiKID, Jamie worked in security for almost a decade after receiving her master’s in […]

Michele Rapp

Volunteering is meaningful in its own right, but volunteer work can also play an important role in helping you achieve your career goals. It offers many opportunities for exploring new work, skill building, networking, enhancing your resume and more. Below are a few tips on how to be strategic in your choice of volunteering, and […]

Bihe “Momo” Wang, S’16 and Paul “Pu” Chen, MBA’08

Physical distancing might limit our ability to meet in person during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we can’t strengthen our personal connections at a distance. Learn how two alumni found the power of their global network, even during times of social distancing. While many of us are away from the Boston campus, essential […]

Jheneal McDuffie, CPS’10, MS’12

If you’ve recently applied for a job, the chances are that the company you applied to used an Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to review your application. Artificial Intelligence in hiring is prevalent among Fortune 500 companies that hire often and in large volumes. The software assists in finding candidates who are a perfect fit for […]

Michele Rapp

Until recently, reverse mentoring was seen as a way for younger employees to help senior managers become more technologically savvy. Today, reverse mentoring programs include shared learning among employees of different backgrounds. Now popular in many companies, including Paypal, Deutsche Bank, Target, PwC, Procter & Gamble, Mastercard, Cisco Systems, and Mars, Inc., reverse mentoring has […]

Michele Rapp

Recruiters spend less than a minute looking at resumes, so you don’t have long to catch their attention. Think of your resume as a written elevator pitch – you have 30 seconds to get on top of the pile. High pressure? Focus on these tips for polishing your resume to increase your likelihood of being […]