Stories

November 23, 2021 - After nearly eight years of working at Northeastern, Meghan Brisson, MBA’18, joined LogMeIn –—a pioneer in work-from-anywhere software. This industry change was accompanied by another adjustment, a fully flexible setup. “I like knowing that my company trusts me to manage my time,” says Meghan. “I can decide on the best approach to my work, whether it’s from home, at the Boston office, or any place with internet connection.” From the comfort of her couch in a sunny living room, Meghan discussed her transition and shared advice for success.

October 18, 2021 - Alex McCullough, AS’09 was reluctant to face his depression in high school, and silenced his mental health journey until it resurfaced in spring of 2009. “A weird aspect of our culture is that we stress that the way to fulfill your purpose in life is through your job,” says McCullough. “As I saw other friends getting jobs I wondered how I could be excited about what comes after college, and was left with a blank.”

October 12, 2021 - On a bronze plaque in the lobby of Ell Hall, Gamma Phi Kappa’s name appears proudly alongside many student organizations that contributed to the erection of the building. Founded as a local fraternity at Northeastern University in 1925 by Professor Stanley G. Estes and a dozen undergraduates, GPK’s spirit was born and firmly embedded in Boston’s and Northeastern’s history, its earliest members having attended classes at the YMCA.

August 12, 2021 - Supporters’ enthusiasm for your work can lead to an offer and reinforce the company’s decision to hire you over another candidate. The art of selecting and coaching references is as important as polishing your resume and practicing for an interview, so show some love for this key aspect of your candidacy!

August 11, 2021 - Changes in the workplace have accelerated, particularly regarding remote work and diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) awareness and initiatives. To better understand these changes and their implications, we reached out to two alumnae for insights: Brie Reynolds, AS’04, a Career Development Manager at FlexJobs and Karina Barreto, DMSB’94, MBA’05, an experienced diversity, equity and inclusion leader.

May 10, 2021 - Young, ambitious professionals are seeking to reach the top of their company, but are finding fewer mentoring opportunities than ever before. This definite lack of mentoring in modern business has only intensified during the pandemic. 

May 5, 2021 - Start-ups are rooted in innovation—striving to fill product gaps, build something new, and grow rapidly. But the startup life is not for everyone! It requires a tenacious and scrappy spirit, hard work, a high-risk tolerance, and an ability to stay ahead of the curve.

February 4, 2021 - While the start of a new year is a time of reflection and goal setting, COVID-19 means more uncertainty about what lies ahead. You may be facing unknowns in your personal and professional life, including unemployment, reduced work hours, working remotely and more. Here are some strategies for making progress towards your career goals and moving forward in a changing environment.

November 5, 2020 - In October 2020, a cohort of alumni took part in a unique 9-day experience called the “Reach Out Party.” Each day, the group met for half an hour at noon, to practice networking and discover the impact of sending a “reach out” message. Led by Molly Beck, DMSB’09 and Carly Valancy, participants gained practical advice and a helpful framework for networking, a skill that often feels daunting.

Karen Cardozo, PhD

November 3, 2020 - Now that we have discussed the 5-part career design framework, let’s look briefly at these aspects through the lens of early, mid, and late career transitions.

Karen Cardozo, PhD

November 3, 2020 - Traditionally, a career connoted a well-delineated ladder or track, but today most people can expect not only to pivot into multiple jobs over time, but also to switch between private, nonprofit, and government sectors or engage in entrepreneurship. Today, a “career” is no longer a noun or a predictable outcome. It’s a verb—the process of “careering” or pivoting to new opportunities as they arise.

Yolanda Fraction, MEd’12

August 11, 2020 - If you’ve been contemplating a career change to work that makes a social impact, there’s no time like the present. There are many potential roles in organizations that make a difference. Here are some ways to take action towards your goal: