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If you have any questions at any step in your career journey, make an appointment with your Career Advisor, or email the O’Brien Center at obriencenter@merrimack.edu.

Scoops Up – Build Your Board: The Ice Cream Way

What comes to mind when you read this week’s title: Build Your Board – the Ice Cream Way?

For me, it’s those TikTok “bring your own board” parties—where friends each show up with a themed board. Pizza board, soft pretzel board …

By Shannon Zelek
Shannon Zelek Senior Director of Career Development
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Scoops Up – Before the End of Your Internship

Just like your favorite scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day, internships tend to go fast—blink, and they’re gone! But before the last swirl of your summer melts away, there are a few key steps you should take …

By Shannon Zelek
Shannon Zelek Senior Director of Career Development
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Career Resources

Practicing & Preparing for Interviews

Think you know all of the questions an interviewer will ask during your upcoming interview? Maybe you do – or …

Resumes: Create and Update

 

Do you want to create or update your resume? Use the resources below to learn how to define a resume …

Building Your Network & Using LinkedIn

The best way to explore potential career choices is by speaking and networking with individuals who work in the field. …

Dress for Success

Your attire serves as a powerful tool in shaping first impressions during interviews, networking events and professional experiences such as …

Using AI for Career Development

This information is being provided to support students in ethically utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to increase efficiency in their …

Additional Learning

Negotiate a Raise Using Salary Data

Taught by Madecraft
Ever felt undervalued at work? Grasp how to bridge that gap with Justin Sun, a global compensation advisor. This course…

Transforming Supply Chains with AI: A Leader’s Road Map

Taught by Tariq Munir
AI presents substantial opportunities for optimizing supply chain processes and building a competitive edge. In this course, instructor Tariq Munir…

Using Generative AI in Public Relations

Taught by Martin Waxman
Discover the ever-evolving interface between generative AI and PR, focusing on strategic communication that forges meaningful relationships and achieves long-term…

Investing Your Time Effectively as a Manager

Taught by Marc Woods
Leaders invest in saving time, be that through automation, delegation or technologies such as AI. The question is, what to…

Train Your Brain to Lead with Trust

Taught by genConnectU
Embark on a cerebral metamorphosis in this course guided by corporate leadership luminary and mental well-being authority Dr. Jay Kumar.…

Data-Driven Sales Enablement

Taught by Ben Elijah
This course focuses on shifting from traditional sales methods to a performance-oriented strategy. Course instructor Ben Elijah explores how to…

Building a Community with a Podcast

Taught by Alex Chisnall
In this course, learn how to define your podcast community, craft a unique value proposition, plan engaging episodes, use common…

Copilot for Service: Helpful Tips for Customer Service Agents

Taught by Garrick Chow
Discover how Copilot for Service can revolutionize the customer service experience by streamlining tasks like handling customer inquiries, researching solutions,…

Improve Business Process Modeling with Generative AI

Taught by Madecraft
Discover the transformative power of generative AI in business process modeling with Colby Hawker, a seasoned leader in generative AI…

Effective Career Change Strategies for Young Professionals

Taught by Chloe Garland
Navigating a career change can be challenging for young professionals. This course addresses why young professionals need a different approach,…

Nano Tips for Building a Supportive Network with Gemma, Tatiana, and Erin

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, join…

Data-Driven Decisions in Business Operations

Taught by Lynette Robinson
Data is the backbone of modern business, offering insights that drive strategic decisions and operational improvements. This comprehensive course, led…

Marketing Analytics in Action: Drive Growth and Communication with Data Insights

Taught by Chris DallaVilla
In this course, Chris DallaVilla, a key opinion leader in the space, shows you how to harness the power of…

Agentic AI Fundamentals: Architectures, Frameworks, and Applications

Taught by David Linthicum
Looking to dive into the world of agentic AI? The course covers the essential concepts, architectures, and frameworks that form…

Reimagining Skills in the Age of AI

Taught by Aneesh Raman
In this course, LinkedIn VP Aneesh Raman discusses the connection between AI and skills, reinforcing the importance of skills-first thinking,…

Storytelling Tips for Learning and Development Leaders

Taught by Madecraft
Alex Mitts, an instructional designer and educational technology consultant, brings storytelling to the forefront of educational innovation. Alex provides a…

Navigating the EU AI Act

Taught by Tristan Ingold
The European Union (EU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act is a first-of-its-kind global regulation for trustworthy AI. Once passed into law,…

How to Start an ESG Program

Taught by Fulya Kocak
As more and more companies integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs into their business, companies that fail to do…

iCloud Essential Training

Taught by Nick Brazzi
Learn how to take advantage of iCloud, an online service from Apple that helps you synchronize, store, and share important…

The Focused Business: How to Regain Control of Your Company

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
In this course for SMEs and entrepreneurs, business coach Dave Crenshaw provides a fun and memorable framework for identifying the…

Student Spotlights

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Cate Buecker ’24

Student Spotlights
  • Sales Associate at Natixis Investment Managers
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Mia Burke ’23

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  • Talent Acquisition Specialist at Barton Associates
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Abigail Cieri ’24

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  • Commercial Surety Underwriting Intern for Liberty Mutual
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Jayden Frye ’23

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  • Merrimack Athletics Operations Coordinator at Merrimack College
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Mason Fuller ’25

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  • Business Development Internship at Roessel Joy and Treasurer of the Entrepreneurship Club at Merrimack
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Marc Gonzalez ’23

Student Spotlights
  • Outstanding Student in Marketing Award - Girard School of Business
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