Stories Archive

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 […]

Annabel Padilla, AMD’07

In high school, I attended a NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game in support of my hometown team, the New Jersey Nets. I fell in love with the energy of the entire arena and the fans. It was my favorite professional sports league, showcasing some of the most talented athletes in the world on a global […]

Devon Grilly, E’01

“Too few women results in too many “Onlys”—women who are the only or one of the only women in the room— despite having higher ambitions to be promoted and become a top executive, they are 1.5 times more likely to think about leaving their job than women who are not Onlys.“ -McKinsey, Women in the […]

DMSB'06

There are five times as many books about trucks than there are about any children of color. When Sailaja Joshi, DMSB’06 was searching for authentic and appropriate stories of Indian culture for her own children, she found a huge diversity gap in children’s literature. So, she decided to solve the problem, and launched Mango and Marigold Press, an award winning independent publishing house focusing on the South Asian experience.