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Tips for a strong LinkedIn profile

Michelle Tian February 14, 2023
As a senior and someone who is desperately looking to start a full-time job right after graduation, I've been on LinkedIn more than I've been on my other social media platforms — which is saying a lot. I have some tips and advice for anyone who may still be unfamiliar with LinkedIn.

East to West: Dec. 5, 2022

Ellen Maloney December 5, 2022

Last full week of classes! Today on East to West we cover a letter to rename Myles Standish Hall, student commentary on study period, city council petition to lower voting age, and more. Click here...

First gen students newbury center

Inaugural first-generation reception connects staff, provides networking opportunities

Lincoln Son Currie September 29, 2022
First-generation faculty and staff at Boston University gathered at a reception Sept. 19.
Getting Your First Internship | Is It OK If I Record?

Getting Your First Internship | Is It OK If I Record?

Angela Yang October 24, 2021

This week, Sarah and Angela will walk you through getting that first internship in college. We cover how to create opportunities when there might be none on offer, and how to communicate with potential...

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BU alumni discuss diversity, inclusion in modern workplace

Connor Allen April 6, 2021
Alumni from various BU majors spoke on their experience with inclusion in the workplace at a panel.
Boston University Questrom School of Business' IDEA Conference

Annual IDEA Conference continues virtually, emphasizes multidisciplinary pursuits

Caroline Bowden March 2, 2021
The fourth annual IDEA Conference on Saturday — despite the virtual model — provided an interactive experience with TEDx-style speeches, workshops and networking.
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EDITORIAL: Journalists don’t need to go to college to study journalism, but it provides an advantage

Editors March 1, 2021
Should journalists go to college? The answer is: maybe. It’s an individual choice, but there will unfortunately always be an advantage to higher education.
raya and the last dragon film

BU alum talks working on ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’

Emma Vacirca February 24, 2021
Boston University alum Brian Gaugler said working on his first feature film "Raya and the Last Dragon" as a production assistant for Walt Disney Animation Studios taught him how critical creativity and passion are for success in the industry.
Kate Weiser, a 2019 graduate of Boston University’s College of Communication and the current marketing manager for Life Alive Cafes, spoke at a Wednesday event hosted by COM to highlight the role influencers play in company advertising. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Social media marketers discuss influencers, online advertising strategies

Yiran Yu December 8, 2020
Influencers on social media have garnered attention from the public and professional world alike. COM panelists examined their role in company advertising and effectiveness in the industry.
Alexia Nizhny

Sincerely, Ally: Networking and nepotism are both OK as long as we recognize the impact of our connections

Alexia Nizhny December 2, 2020
The reality is this: who we know has a huge impact on our careers, and in order to better prepare ourselves to be successful, we have to appreciate what, and who, got us there.
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a panel Tuesday to encourage students to incorporate human rights into their career paths. COLE SCHONEMAN/ DFP FILE

Int’l relations professionals share how to break into human rights work

Caroline Bowden November 12, 2020

As public health, migration and climate crises persist around the globe, younger generations, including current college students, will soon take on the burden of these issues. A panel of experts...

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EDITORIAL: In increasingly competitive world, toxic work-life balance shows in our relationships with peers

Editors November 11, 2020
Be satisfied with your accomplishments, confident in your skill and proud of the progress you’ve made — that’s all worth more than a retweet.
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