Stories

BHS'13

February 3, 2021 - During her third year at Northeastern, Cassie Choi’s nursing professor said “you’re not going to be a bedside nurse for long.” Much to her surprise, this turned out to come true. While working as a nurse for three and a half years, Cassie became intrigued by the business side of health care.

DMSB’22

January 25, 2021 - An ambitious leader. An incredible mentor and friend. A true inspiration to her peers and community. Miracle Olatunji, DMSB’22 brings a positive attitude, generous outlook, and unmatched work ethic to everything she does.

S'21

January 25, 2021 - A true people person and enthusiastic changemaker. With experiential learning in mind and an eagerness to get out of her comfort zone, Maria transferred to Northeastern as a third-year student. Here, she majors in psychology and minors in film production and behavioral neuroscience, blending her passions for critical research and cinema. An aspiring doctor, Maria has put countless hours into these interests and exploring how she can use them to better the lives of others.

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:

August 10, 2020 - There are many benefits to working in a company that supports diversity, equity and inclusion. Such organizations may be more empowering of the individual, deliver greater innovation, and be more financially successful.  When you interview as a candidate, you are assessing the role, expectations, the manager and organizational culture. Adding the diversity and inclusiveness of your potential future workplace to that list can enhance your career satisfaction and success.

DMSB’14

June 29, 2020 - While taking a Soul Cycle class in London, Mary McQuillen, DMSB'14 spotted a Northeastern zip-up among the sea of fellow cyclers. Little did she know that this sweatshirt served as an icebreaker for Mary to meet senior vice president for University Advancement, Diane MacGillivray and, ultimately, a catalyst to her role in supporting university programming through Alumni Relations. Mary raised her hand as a volunteer for the New York City community, where she continues to bridge conversations among new connections.

Kyle Dolce, DMSB'21

May 12, 2020 - 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 and supporters of the Northeastern and Boston entrepreneurial ecosystem, and based on those conversations, below are some tips I’ve picked up from them, about how to remain resilient during the COVID-19 crisis.

Ayo Oshinaike, DMSB’16

May 6, 2020 - 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 needs. Our snack and juice stand was eventually taken over by the school and continues to run today.

Michele Rapp

May 1, 2020 - 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.