Build Your Industry Specific Skillset

I know that workplace skills are the common denominator of a career path. Companies focus on future employees’ skill sets, as seen in their job descriptions and heard in interview conversations. 

Utilizing the resources provided by the School of Business is a strategic way to develop industry-specific and technical skills outside the classroom to ignite and enhance your career trajectory through the experiences you engage in as an undergrad. 

It may seem daunting at first; however, as you take the initial steps, you will begin to build momentum that will give you the confidence to differentiate yourself as a competitive candidate in any job market. 

I am sharing several industry skill-building tools we have curated for you to explore and build your brand.  

Try them; I am right here cheering you on.

Kelly Kennedy

Director of Transformative Learning 

FORAGE

FORAGE is a real-time job simulation tool for students to explore career pathways. This will help you be confident as you peruse which business major and/or minor may be right for your academic and professional goals. This will help you feel confident in your chosen major and path.

• This is a no-risk-high-reward exercise.
• There is no penalty for stops or unfinished work.
• Try as many as you want.
• Option to allow companies to see your work for potential future hiring.
• Your resume/LINKEDIN can differentiate yourself by highlighting these.
• 90 positions (marketing, tech, analytics, IB) tied to all business majors.
• Companies: Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Lululemon, SAP, etc. 

CaseCoach

Recruiters in industries from Health Care to Management Consulting use case interviews to level up the recruiting process. We also know you encounter these in some opportunities you seek to add to your undergraduate experience. Therefore, this academic year we have paid for unlimited access for business students to use CaseCoach.  CaseCoach provides everything you need to prepare for case study interviews used by top consulting firms and other employers.

CaseCoach offers you: 

• A video course covering the 12 critical skills assessed by the firms.
• A case math course to refresh your speed and accuracy.
• 27 interview videos featuring real candidates who went on to join Bain, BCG, and McKinsey, with detailed commentary on their performance.
• A library of 100+ exclusive case studies with solutions.

With so much content we did not want you to be overwhelmed, we put together the guide below to help your journey as you discover what CaseCoach can do for you.

Parker Dewey

 Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform, which connects Career Launchers with Companies in need of support. Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off.

• Paid work for short-term projects similar to those given to interns or new hires
• Ability to intern for companies ranging from Fortune 100 to start-ups
• Work that is flexible to fit into your schedule
• Gain experience in sales, marketing, technology, human resource, finance, and more

Gramling Mentorship

The goal of the Gramling Mentorship Program is to create an experience where undergraduates and graduates learn how to engage in meaningful mentorship relationships. Students will learn the value of investing in others and how that can lead to lifelong partnerships, friendships, and successes.

• Earn course credit while being mentored by a School of Business Graduate Student.
• Connect with a Mentor that is assigned based on your field/industry of interest.
• Invest in your personal and professional growth.
• Widen your professional network.

Summer Business Fundamentals Program in Analytics

Analytics is the language of today in all industries. The Summer Business Fundamentals Program in Analytics offers a foundation in one of the skillsets highest in demand by employers in all industries. During the intensive seven-week program we will help you customize the experience at the level you want to grow.

• Be curious, willing to learn and committed.
• Receive training in career development and software.
• Earn credits by instructors from one of the top AACSB-accredited public business schools in New England.
• Complete three of the four required courses for the Analytics minor.