by czangerl | Sep 14, 2019 | International spotlight, Student and Alumni perspectives
How do stereotypes influence our behavior at work? Are our instincts accurate? A recent article in the online magazine Swissinfo described some of the challenges, large and small, amusing and potentially embarrassing, of working as an ‘incomer’ in a Swiss company....
by czangerl | Aug 20, 2019 | Student and Alumni perspectives
This question usually comes early on in the interview, often being used by the interviewer as an icebreaker. It’s considered one of the easier interview questions, but there’s definitely a right way to answer it. Although this is meant as an easy question, there...
by czangerl | Jul 26, 2019 | Student and Alumni perspectives
Georgiana Pierre-Louis, a graduate of our Corporate and Organizational Communication master’s program in 2012, wanted to be a consultant someday, but that was a plan for a later date – until, that is, a reorganization at her company gave her a nudge in the...
by czangerl | Jun 18, 2019 | Student and Alumni perspectives
What motivates adult learners to pursue a graduate degree? There are, of course, a multitude of reasons. In an era of digital disruption, many communicators seek new knowledge or skills. Others are interested in experiential opportunities to strengthen their resumes....
by czangerl | Jun 9, 2019 | Resources for alumni, Student and Alumni perspectives
NUsource is a brand-new platform designed exclusively for Northeastern alumni. Much like LinkedIn, the site can be used to create professional connections, but it’s also a great place to develop mentoring relationships and solicit and share career advice with other...
by czangerl | Apr 13, 2019 | Student and Alumni perspectives
From the onset of my graduate career, it was important to me to draw parallels between my professional life as a public affairs officer for a federal government agency and my continuing education. Not only did this approach help gain the support of my colleagues, but...