Author Archives: O'Brien Center for Career Development

What you Need to Know about Online Interviewing

Although the spread of the novel Coronavirus may keep you from the possibility of interviewing in-person, this isn’t stopping companies from interviewing candidates virtually. In fact, there are many pros for hiring managers to interview candidates remotely. As online interviewing …

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Changes in Services as a Result of Coronavirus COVID-19

As the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, Merrimack College has shared developments of the virus and advised actions to be taken in order to continue prevention efforts and keep Merrimack College students safe. As part of this, below are …

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7 Essential Tips for Working From Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic

In the midst of the new coronavirus pandemic, many companies are implementing voluntary or mandatory work-from-home policies. That means lots of us are dealing with an unusual challenge: working from home for the first time, full-time.

Even if you’ve done …

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Spring Internship & Career Fair Welcomes Highest Attendance Rate to Date as Students Seek Career Success

On February 26th of 2020, over 450 motivated Merrimack College students flocked to the MultiPurpose Room in the Sakowich Campus Center for the highly anticipated annual Spring Internship & Career Fair in pursuit of their next career development opportunity. The …

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Working Warriors: Julia Pano Thrives as Boston Bruins Broadcast Associate with NESN

A visit to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, for a Bruins home game serves as one of the most exhilarating experiences for New Englanders during the winter season; for Julia Pano, Class of 2020, majoring in communication and minoring …

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Working Warriors: Trevor Woodman Finds Career Success with the Micheli Center as a Sports Injury Prevention Intern

Trevor Woodman, Class of 2021 and majoring in exercise science, certainly thrives in the customary busy lifestyle of an undergraduate student at Merrimack College. As a varsity athlete for the track and field team, a Residential Advisor, and a part-time …

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Life Science Students Make Successful Connections at the First-Ever Ask an Employer: Life Sciences Event

On February 13th of 2020, the O’Brien Center for Career Development hosted its first-ever Ask an Employer: Life Sciences event in the newly named Palmisano Hall. The event allowed students to discover companies and available opportunities in a variety of …

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Annual Marketing Networking Breakfast Draws in Record Amount of Students to Connect with Successful Alumni

On Tuesday, February 4th of 2020, the O’Brien Center for Career Development hosted its annual Marketing Networking Breakfast in Crowe Hall at Merrimack College. The annual networking event enjoyed a 64% increase in student participation, with the Executive Room filled …

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Working Warriors: Courtney Reggiannini Lands Internship with Massachusetts General Hospital for Spring 2020

As Courtney Reggiannini, Class of 2020, majoring in human development and human services, enters her final semester at Merrimack College this spring, she prepares to enter the working world equipped with an increased understanding of her career trajectory and the …

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Working Warriors: James Ritucci Lands Internship with The Virtus Group Following Junior Professional Development Retreat

As James “Jimmy” Ritucci, Class of 2020 and majoring in business administration with a double concentration in corporate finance and accounting, nears the end of his undergraduate career at Merrimack College, he finds himself in the very position all students …

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