What's New In CAREER DESIGN
October 4, 2021- October 18, 2021
We hope that the fall semester has gotten off to a good start. We're looking forward to meeting you, sharing trending career insights, providing coaching resources, and highlighting upcoming programs and employer engagement opportunities.
The Career Design e-newsletter will be delivered to you bi-weekly.
Upcoming Events
Conquering Imposter Syndrome and Staying Resilient with sheLEADS
When: Wednesday, October 6, 11 AM to 12:15 EST.
Where: This is a virtual event. Register here.
Hear stories from our keynote speaker Dr. Joyce Roche, author of The Empress Has No Clothes... Conquering Self-Doubt to Embrace Success, and our panel of successful women in STEM on their experiences with imposter syndrome. Learn what causes imposter syndrome, strategies for combating imposter syndrome and building your confidence, and how to stay resilient as a female minority in STEM.
Click here for the registration information.
Support the N.U.in Community
When: Wednesday, October 6, All Day.
Where: Anywhere!
Please help show support for the N.U.in Community by wearing RED and BLACK on October 6. If you would like to further show the students your support, please take a picture of your team/office/department/college (Zoom/Teams group photos accepted!) on N.U.in Husky Day and do one (or all) of the following:
- Upload your picture on social media and use our hashtag: #NUin2021
- Tweet or tag us in your picture @TheNUinProgram - https://twitter.com/TheNUinProgram & http://instagram.com/thenuinprogram
- Follow all the pictures coming in that day to celebrate!
Meet Gilbane – Northeastern Alumni Panel
When: Thursday, October 7, 4 PM to 5 PM.
Where: This is a virtual event. Register on NUworks.
Learning from Alumni is a quintessential part of Career and Co-op Success. Hear about what it takes to succeed in Engineering and beyond from Northeastern Alumni at Gilbane Building Company! All Engineering & Construction Management Majors encouraged to attend and all majors and levels are welcome!
Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide.
Peace Corps Panel Discussion: LGBTQ+ Volunteers
When: Tuesday, October 12, 5 PM to 6 PM EST.
Where: This is a virtual event. Register on NUworks.
Intercultural Conversations Around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
When: Wednesday, October 13, 3 PM to 4:30 PM EST.
Where: This is a virtual event. Register on NUworks.
Join us for a conversation series via Zoom where we will focus on understanding race/ethnicity, racism/microaggressions, biases, and how to advocate for racial justice. We will be taking an intercultural approach and discuss these topics from the perspectives of both international students and domestic students. This conversation series is aimed to help participants develop cultural agility on the path towards becoming global citizens in the workplace.
The conversation series is hosted by co-op faculty Lucy Siying Lu and Julie Nguyen from the COE Co-op Department.
This conversation is the second of the series where we will discuss how to recognize and respond to overt/covert racism and microaggressions. The event is open to all students. Please make sure to RSVP before the meeting for planning purposes.
Focus On
Know Your "I" and Why - Self-knowledge Drives Your Choices
Take time to clarify your interests, strengths, and goals – this will help you communicate your purpose and value clearly to others.
NU PLACE
NU PLACE (Professional Leadership and Career Engagement) is envisioned as a vibrant hub encompassing all programs, resources, and services in the Northeastern University global ecosystem that address the intersection of career and identity. NU PLACE strives to dismantle access barriers and connect historically marginalized learners to career development, experiential learning, and hiring opportunities through our alumni, employer, and global university networks.
If you want to find out more, please visit our website for resources, events, and about information. Also, follow our Instagram @nuplace_northeastern to keep up to date with all things NU PLACE!
Meet the Career Design Team!
Mike Conte is an Assistant Director at Career Design. His past careers include working in Residence Life, being a Recruiter and Staffing Manager and a top-notch Trivia and Karaoke Host. Some of his passions include New England Sports, The Office, Star Wars and building scale models.
As an Assistant Director at Career Design, Mike works closely with the College of Engineering and 1st Generation College Students. His biggest advice to people in their career journey is to Network! Talk to everyone and anyone you can and learn from those who went before you.
Coaching Resources
- Weekly Coaching Labs are designed to provide you with an overview of the many factors involved in your career journey.
- Self-paced, Canvas Modules parallel coaching labs for 24/7 self-paced instruction. We recommend Designing Your Career for an overview of both the process and our office (and we continue to add new modules so check back regularly).
Speak with a career coach in our Career Studio to determine which assessments are best for you.
- Spotlight on Careers Zoomcasts feature informational interviews with alumni located in our Canvas modules.
Reminder!
The Boston Campus Drop-in by Appointments are in Stearns Center, First Floor. Your 20-minute, in-person Career Studio Appointment must be scheduled ahead of time through NUworks.
To make your appointment, click here – select an open time slot and complete the prompts on the form. Use virtual drop-in hours for document reviews (Resume, Cover Letter, LinkedIn) to ensure COVID-safe protocols.
Contact Us
Email: careers@northeastern.edu
Website: careers.northeastern.edu
Location: 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA
Phone: 617.373.2430
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northeasternuemployerengagementcareerdesign
Twitter: @careerdesignnu