The Edge: September 2020
The Edge is Boston University’s monthly alumni career digest. As a BU graduate, you have exclusive access to events and resources that can give you an ‘edge’ in advancing your career.
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A few highlights from this edition:
Webinar | September 30th at noon ET
Slow Down to Get Ahead: Tips for Getting Where You Want to Be
What if slowing down actually gave you more space to get ahead and complete everything on your to-do list with calm and ease? Imagine feeling like you were in control of all those moving parts, and not that they were controlling you. Join Kim Bilawchuk (Wheelock’03), Career Alignment Coach & Yoga Instructor to learn some easy strategies you can integrate into your day; anytime, anywhere.
Resource | Handshake
BU’s Career Management Platform
Handshake is a powerful tool to help you define and achieve your professional goals. Complete your profile to see a collection of opportunities that are best suited to your interests and experience. A few of the companies currently seeking Terrier talent include eBay, Goodwill, Nestlé Purina, Special Olympics, Putnam Investments, Amazon, and many more.
Article | BU Today
Career Building in the Time of Coronavirus
Charles Tharp is a Questrom School of Business professor of the practice with deep experience in navigating times of economic crisis and uncertainty. In this article, he provides advice on navigating all aspects of the COVID-19 recession.