Research & Self-Reflection
Before you start the job search process, we recommend you take time to reflect on your career goals and take an inventory of your skills- those you already have along with skills you could improve upon.
- Refine your resume and keep it up to date. You will most likely need different versions depending on the industries and/or roles you are interested in.
- Schedule an appointment in Career Connect to meet with a Grad CCD Advisor and discuss your career goals, explore career assessment tools, and more!
- Research companies and industries to narrow down your preferred positions (Vault & VMock Career Fit are great places to start!)
Staying Organized During Your Job Search
Looking for a job or internship can be exciting—but keeping track of applications, deadlines, and follow-ups can get overwhelming. To help you stay on top of it all, we offer two easy ways to stay organized:
- Career Connect Tasks Module
Think of this as your virtual to-do list. It helps you manage tasks, set reminders, and track your progress throughout your job search journey. - Job & Internship Tracking Spreadsheet
Prefer something more hands-on? Use our customizable Excel spreadsheet to manually log your applications, deadlines, contacts, and notes—all in one place.
Note: Template will automatically download to your browser. Make sure your browser settings allow downloads from graduate.career.babson.edu
Choose the method that works best for you, or use both to stay extra organized. You’ve got this!
Leadership Development & Rotational Programs
Leadership Development & Rotational Programs can be a great way to gain industry experience. While both programs aim to develop skills and provide career growth, leadership development programs are more focused on preparing individuals for leadership positions, whereas rotational programs offer a broader range of experiences across different areas of a company.
You can view a list of leadership and rotational curated by our team here. It’s important to keep in mind that each company may have different hiring timelines and position requirements. We encourage you to do you own research and check Career Connect for additional opportunities.
