Why Your Next Mentor Should Be Outside Your Industry

Mentorship is one of the best tools for personal and professional growth. However, many people only look for mentors within their own industry. They want someone who has walked the same path and knows the industry in and out. It …

By Ivy Exec
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Student Spotlight: Jackie Forman’s Career Launch Journey

Career Launch is a four-week virtual program at UB designed to help students grow their professional skills, strengthen their networks, and gain confidence in pursuing career opportunities. Our first fall cohort kicks off on September 11 from 1:00–1:45 PM and …

By Theresa Gerard
Theresa Gerard Consultant | Graduate School of Education; School of Social Work
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How to Grow Your Network Without Awkward Small Talk

Stepping into a new field comes with a unique set of challenges – one of the biggest being the need to build a strong professional network. For those who thrive in structured conversations and prefer more profound, more meaningful discussions …

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Lead with Curiosity, Not Your Résumé: Smarter Networking Strategies

It’s no secret that networking plays a key role in career growth, but it gets tricky when you’re actively job hunting. Reaching out to former colleagues, industry peers, or new connections can quickly come across as transactional if not handled …

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How to Network for Consulting

Management consulting is one of the most sought-after industries for ambitious college graduates. It is very competitive for its high levels of compensation, interesting work, and fantastic exit opportunities.

In order to get a job at a top consulting firm, …

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What Should Your LinkedIn Profile Pic Look Like?

Wondering what your LinkedIn profile pic should look like? Easy—just flip the situation. You’re scrolling through LinkedIn, and someone sends you a connection request. You check out their profile and, bam, you see a blurry, casual selfie. Instantly, your impression …

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Interview with a Government, Politics and Policy expert; UB Alumni Dr. Danny Hatem

Carl Remmes | November 29, 2024 |  5-minute read

Recently, I had the great opportunity to connect with Danny Hatem. I was able to ask a few questions and gain a gold-mine of insight into great ways to proceed in a career …

By Carl Remmes
Carl Remmes Career Design Consultant
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Find Arts, Design, Entertainment + Communication Alumni on Connect-a-Bull

Connect-a-Bull is UB’s new alumni-student networking platform that makes it easy for UB students to schedule a meeting to get career advice. To find these and hundreds of other alumni industry experts in your field of interest just sign up

By Edward Brodka
Edward Brodka Consultant + Group Learning Lead | College of Arts & Sciences; School of Architecture
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Maximizing Your Network for Job Opportunities

In today’s job market, making connections matters—a lot! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to land great job opportunities effortlessly? It’s often because of their network.

Your network is like a circle of friends, serving as a vital …

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Optimizing Your Job Search Strategy as an International Student

Author: Interstride’s Hal Matthews | February 14th, 2024 | 5 Minute Read|

Finding a job can be intimidating, especially for international students facing unique obstacles like work authorization and visa sponsorship. Finding and applying to jobs abroad can be a challenging process, …

By Sara Derrick
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