Tag: Career

A group of Babson graduates sitting during Commencement 2023.
Babson’s MSBA and MSF Class of 2023 Hit Top Employment Mark Again  The MS Class of 2023 found far-reaching career success, as two of Babson’s programs achieved 100% employment in the months after graduation.
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Bridget Johnston
Writer
Bridget Johnston
Bridget Johnston is a writer with an eye for all things F.W. Olin. She's most excited to tell student success stories, sharing their experiences with the broader Babson community. When she's not writing for Babson Thought & Action, she is connecting prospective students with Babson's Graduate programs through a variety of mediums, including email, print, and Babson's website. She graduated with her MFA in Fiction from Temple University and can be found in Philadelphia, befriending new dogs and embroidering.
February 23, 2024

Posted in Outcomes

A group of graduates sit during Commencement.
Determination and Persistence Pays off for Babson’s MBA Class of 2023   The 2023 graduates from Babson’s full-time MBA program are earning 39% higher starting salaries than their counterparts in 2019. Get to know a few of the recent grads and discover where they are now.
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Bridget Johnston
Writer
Bridget Johnston
Bridget Johnston is a writer with an eye for all things F.W. Olin. She's most excited to tell student success stories, sharing their experiences with the broader Babson community. When she's not writing for Babson Thought & Action, she is connecting prospective students with Babson's Graduate programs through a variety of mediums, including email, print, and Babson's website. She graduated with her MFA in Fiction from Temple University and can be found in Philadelphia, befriending new dogs and embroidering.
February 22, 2024

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Three students in a crowd of students at commencement
Undergraduate Class of 2023 Reports Highest Starting Salary in the College’s History After finishing an undergraduate career that began with a pandemic, the Babson Class of 2023 pivots into their post-grad careers with the highest starting salary ever.
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Melissa Savignano
Writer
Melissa Savignano
Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.
February 15, 2024

Posted in Outcomes

Four Babson students sit in a theater full of conference attendees
What a Career in Retail Might Look Like Babson students attended a New York City conference of the National Retail Federation Foundation. The experience allowed them to think about a future career in retail.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
February 8, 2024

Posted in Insights

Students navigate networking opportunities at a Babson College career fair in 2022.
How to Make the Most of Networking Opportunities (in Five Steps) How do you make the most of networking opportunities? Babson’s Graduate Center for Career Development has a step-by-step guide.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
January 31, 2024

Posted in Insights, Outcomes

Two people sitting at a table shake hands
Six Strategies for Negotiating a Job Offer A company made you a job offer. Congratulations. Now comes the next step: negotiations. Babson’s Center for Career Development offers six strategies.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
January 17, 2024

Posted in Insights

Photo of woman making frame round with her hands over a sunset.
5 Tips to Future-Proof Your Career What can students and professionals do to keep up with the changing times? Babson College’s Graduate Center for Career Development (CCD) has some advice for job readiness for life.
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January 11, 2024

Posted in Insights

forget networking
Forget Networking: Create High Quality Connections Building high-quality connections, rather than networking, results in improved personal and professional relationships.
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January 3, 2024

Posted in Insights

Man and woman fit puzzle pieces together
Developing a Passion for Problem Solving Speaking from the heart, entrepreneurial leaders share their experiences and advice at the inaugural Babson Global Entrepreneurial Leadership Forum.
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December 4, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Tim Ryan holding up a graduation cap with a heart on it while on stage
Six Months Later, Alumni Experience Tim Ryan’s Ethos Firsthand at PwC  Recent graduates and current PwC associates reflect on what the “Leading with Love” speech by Tim Ryan ’88, H’23 at Commencement 2023 means in the workplace.
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Melissa Savignano
Writer
Melissa Savignano
Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.
December 1, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes