By Julia Ivy
In my earlier post on three starting points for personal strategy coaching, I shared stories of John (a veteran, 47), Tyler (recently graduated Millennial, 22), Dana (approaching graduation Millennial, 21), and David (multidimensional professional, 36) to illustrate that personal strategy coaching must start with the classification of the client’s “what’s next?” dilemma.
A recent survey of international students studying in the U.S. “Employment of Foreign Nationals” by the University of Houston found that most students are satisfied with their experience and want to stay in the U.S. after graduation.
by Mingyue Zhu
Prior to the pandemic, I worked in my first co-op at Wayfair in Boston. Even though I was only a second-year college student at the time, my manager confidently handed me the project and let me take autonomous control. I made minor mistakes, but they all helped me to learn and grow.
Let’s talk about leadership-focused personal development training. A great leader may change the workplace. However, being a leader isn’t accidental. Setting and pursuing personal growth objectives is key.Read more
A personal development coach is more than just a guide. They’re your cheerleader, companion, and navigator all rolled into one. The Be-Edge personal development course helps you to understand your strengths and weaknesses and guides you to a better version of yourself.
Planning to take a personal development course? We embark on it to improve ourselves, gain a deeper understanding of our values, and align our actions with our goals. It’s about becoming the best version of ourselves.
Management consulting is a vibrant and competitive business, so starting a new career might seem like sailing on unknown seas. Imagine enrolling in a course on how to get an entry level consultant job. The initial thrill is quickly replaced by the obstacles ahead.
Management consulting is more than merely suiting up and giving advice. This diverse career combines strategic thinking with industry knowledge. As an entry-level management consultant, you might change firms and sectors.
Business consultants are like guides in the fast-paced business world, where every choice may make or destroy a firm. That’s where consultants come in. Modern businesses need them for their new insights, specialized expertise, and strategic thinking. Thus, a course on how to become a consultant in business is necessary.
Have you considered taking a course on how to become a consultant? It sounds sensible, right? Imagine being the person corporations call in an emergency. Case consulting is about that.
Today’s fast-paced world makes it crucial to be calm and plan. That sums up case consulting. The goal is to bring clarity to disorder, uncover the signal in the noise, and help organizations succeed, not simply survive.
Consulting has become an indispensable profession in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Organizations across industries rely on consultants to provide expert advice, solve complex problems, and drive innovation.
If you’ve ever considered a career in consulting or wondered what it takes to become a successful consultant, you’ve likely come across the idea of taking a consulting course. But what exactly is it and why is it essential for those aspiring to enter this field? In this blog post, we will explain consulting by exploring the nature and components of a consulting course.
Securing a job interview is an exciting opportunity, but the key to converting that opportunity into a job offer lies in effective interview preparation. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the field of interview preparation, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to excel in your next interview. From mastering common interview questions to enhancing your nonverbal communication skills, let’s dive in and unlock the secrets to interview success.
Effective job search tactics are essential for navigating the path to career advancement. By employing targeted approaches and leveraging various resources, you can enhance your chances of securing your dream job. At Be-Edge, we will explore the field of job search tactics, empowering you with the tools and knowledge to unlock opportunities and propel your career forward.
In today’s competitive job market, personal branding has become a crucial element in career development and achieving career success. Your personal brand is a reflection of your unique identity, skills, and values, and it plays a significant role in shaping how others perceive you. In this blog, we will delve into the realm of personal branding strategy, empowering you to unlock your full potential and make a lasting impression in your professional journey.
In today’s rapidly changing job market, future-proofing your career has become more crucial than ever. With advancements in technology, automation, and globalization, it is essential to develop a set of employability skills that can adapt to the evolving demands of the 21st century workplace. Here at Be-Edge, we will explore the key skills that can future-proof your career and provide a roadmap to develop and enhance them.
April 28, 2023
After nearly 6 years in Boston, the finishing lines of my academic chapter have been written out. This time is filled with numerous joyful and rewarding moments that boil the excitement within me for what is coming. More than a million international students graduate from US colleges every year. They have similar excitement but also are facing similar challenges.
May 7, 2020
A research study by IIE Center for Academic Mobility, Research and Impact “Gaining an Employment Edge: The Impact of Study Abroad on 21st Century Skills & Career Prospects in the United States” investigates the connection between study abroad programs and the development of 15 soft and hard skills considered to be most desired by 21st-century employers.
March 6, 2023
There is a demand for businesses to be perfect in the world we live in today. With the plethora of information available to consumers, we can use our voices to hold companies accountable for their lack of inclusivity or their unethical practices. Microsoft has an entire site dedicated to Inclusive Design with resources to learn how to be inclusive. Read more
In today’s fast-paced and competitive professional landscape, navigating a successful career path can be challenging. It requires not only hard work and dedication but also a clear understanding of one’s goals, strengths, and opportunities. This is where career coaching comes into play. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the what, why, and how of career coaching, exploring its benefits and providing you with actionable steps to maximize your professional development.Read more
If you find these questions resonating and you nodded yes on each of these questions, then you surely need to be aware of BE-EDGE Institute and its products. This is where you can get the solutions and answers to all these questions and more of your career-related confusions.
by Maiia Poliakova
Have you ever done any consulting cases? Do you know what is it? Or what does it give? My name is Maiia and I had this amazing consulting opportunity with Dr. Julia Ivy. She gave us an experience life as real specialists. I have done a consulting case for the Russian company VALO Hotel City for the globalization of the market and thanks to this experience I can say what a big contribution it gave to my future career.
By Amir Elhelw
Let’s begin by painting a picture. You are a newly minted graduate; you have just picked up your bags and moved out to a new country in order to pursue a new business venture. You are new to this market and know only the essentials of its structure and how to go about doing business in it. You are a fish out of water trying to break in and make a name for yourself.
The United States has long been considered to have some of the best educational resources in the world, which attracts students from around the globe to come here to pursue higher education. My home country China is the second most populous country in the world, and nearly 300,000 students come to the United States each year to attend school. And I am one of those students. Read more
by BE-EDGE team
Career development refers to the ongoing process of managing and enhancing one’s career path to achieve professional growth, personal fulfillment, and long-term success. It goes beyond simply finding a job or working in a particular field; instead, it encompasses a strategic and proactive approach to building a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Dec 9, 2022
Women have always been at a disadvantage when it comes to being represented and recognized at the workplace. As per a study conducted by McKenzie for 60 major corporations, there was significant drop in the percentage female’s employees up the corporate ladder. For every 3,25,000 women at entry level jobs, the study revealed that, only 7000 made it to the senior management level. Although in the recent years there have been severe improvements, there is still long road to progress with women still being underrepresented at all levels of managements.
November 30, 2022
The final project was a phenomenal investment in my journey towards my vision. It was relevant for my “core as a pro” career aspirations, as I gained valuable knowledge of Scale’s consulting efforts for their clients, and ways to optimize their best-practice processes that I can definitely utilize in my future job setting at PwC.
By Julia Ivy
I have just talked to my friend about her millennial son. Anton is a junior and doing well. He has been accepted for his second internship at a top tech company. It’s very likely that after graduation, he will be selected for Silicon Valley in a 100K+ job.
However, this boy is reluctant to leave college but why? He knows that he would be ok fitting the job, but he is not sure whether he would be ok with fitting everything else but the job. He doesn’t want to be defined by his job. The question is who is Anton based on his generational profile?
By Gerad Sockol
November 15, 2020
Experiential Learning: two words that every Northeastern University student sarcastically repeats back in a mocking intonation. And as Northeastern tour guides showcase the Boston campus (albeit virtually in these trying times) whose lush, green space juxtaposes the urban chaos yards away, the phrase “experiential learning” (one sure to enter into the prospective student’s lexicon should they choose to enroll at Northeastern) will bombard the ears of both parents and students alike.
October 26, 2021
Articles like “If You Want to Succeed, You Need to Have the Manager’s Mindset” from Inc.com emphasize the importance of adopting a leader mentality. While Inc.com focuses on the manager mindset in a post-college, professional setting, the Huffpost asserts that thinking like a manager can be beneficial as a student in “How to be an Effective Student Manager.” As a business student, I learned this lesson first hand.
By Shreshthi Mehta
September 22, 2022
I was born and raised in Pune. For a major portion of my life, I had lived in India and had been a part of one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. I was fortunate to attend some of the best schools and universities in my home country. In spite of the recession in 2008, I was able to secure a job as a new graduate and work as an HR manager.
By Aqib Rahman
August 29, 2022
In just two months, the environment in America has completely transformed, leaving many to face uncertainty. There are 40 million Americans that have lost their jobs, with an unemployment rate of 14.7%. Many people have been distraught from layoffs, while others like me are recent graduates just entering the job market. As we now start reopening and restarting our economy, we must stay determined to prosper.
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In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, finding career happiness has become more important than ever. A fulfilling career not only brings financial stability but also allows us to tap into our potential, find purpose, and experience personal growth. In this blog post, we will explore the five key ingredients to develop a career plan for a happy and successful career.
In a rapidly changing world where traditional career paths are being questioned, the concept of job independence has gained significant traction. More and more individuals are seeking the freedom to develop their own careers, aligning their work with their passions, values, and desired lifestyles.
May 9, 2022
I had an interview with Professor Julia Ivy, Northeastern Professor in International Business and Strategy. Professor has extensive global experience in Ukraine/ Vietnam/ Australia/ United States. She is originally from Belarus and has an established career before moving directly to the U.S. She has years of teaching experience, she was a top-rated executive professor, coach, consultant, and board member, but she must start over in the U.S, and in her words, “As a newcomer, I had to build my professional life from the scratch. I did it. And I learned how all of us, newcomers, could do it well.”
May 1, 2022
In the context of the globalized economy, most large companies fall in the category of multination companies (MNC) (Barak,2021). Students who want to enhance their employability and maintain a completive advantage needs to understand the importance of diversity and how diversity could bring innovation.
April 1, 2022
Just like any other millennial around the world, I was a part of the “Great Reshuffle” or as they commonly call it, “The Great Resignation”. I knew I wanted to do something more exciting in my career and take on new opportunities. After I quit my first job for good during the pandemic, it led me to re-examine where, how and why I work.
February 16, 2022
In the first semester of my college career at Northeastern University, I faced a heavy task: writing a consulting case for an existing company. It required that my team and I consult directly with the company. But how would we choose a company?
While all the team members knew a family member or friend who owned a restaurant, I knew that we should choose a unique company, selling a product that would provide an interesting and relevant case. So, I contacted my family friend, Michael Pink, who is the CEO and co-founder of SmartPM Technologies. Read more
February 15, 2022
Over the course of the consulting case, I began to develop an understanding of emerging markets, and most importantly, began to think of ways of how to position industry leaders in foreign markets, where the industry itself is either incredibly small or is only beginning to emerge. As a researcher, I feel that I have developed strong habits for seeking out primary information about a government or an industry.
February 8, 2022
I worked with a team throughout the semester to develop a consulting case for a company. Working on this case provided me with a real world understanding of consulting which aligns with my vision of working in Healthcare Management, as the profession will require me to work in teams to create recommendations for the improvement of healthcare processes. This case served as a steppingstone to my personal strategy by introducing me to this area of business and allowing me to develop the skills that are necessary to collaborate effectively in a team and provide quality research and recommendations to support the decision-making process of a company.
February 7, 2022
In a study published by Richard J. Kraft, talks about why experience is key and that the education systems need unique forms of teaching to reach out to students as everyone studies and learns at their own pace. The author explains that “adventure programs and other experiential learning environments have enormous potential for use in the mainstream of our educational settings.” Sitting in front of a classroom and listening to lectures repeatedly may not be the best form of education for some learners, so other experiential forms of education could have a better impact on the student. Read more
February 3, 2022
Consulting for a real company was not what I expected to be tasked by my professor Dr. Julia Ivy on the first day of my undergraduate. I have only become a college student by title and being faced with this daunting task, I felt like a child thrown into the deep end to be taught how to swim. To a degree, I knew what the task was: I have run my own small business and worked at a local restaurant helping keep their book, but a consulting case was another task. Likewise, I know what swimming was; I could kick and paddle but to float was a whole other story. However, I was excited. Coming to a school like Northeastern, I wanted to push my abilities and knowledge. For me, the consulting case was one I saw as fruitful in the future, determining that it would be a fantastic learning experience.
January 27, 2021
As an incoming freshman at Northeastern University, I craved an understanding of my skill level and a real-world challenge. That is exactly what I got through a consulting case project from Professor Julia Ivy. The project began simply with assigned teams and instructions to identify a company that wanted to expand globally.
October 5, 2021
Just a month ago, I started the article for graduates regarding a historically low unemployment rate. At that time, it was easy to find a job even though some jobs could be boring and one-dimensional. For those, who wanted more than just a job, I suggested the option of pursuing a personal strategy of BE for “crafting your edge for today’s job market.”
An article published by the King’s College of London “Why Overseas Experience is Important” states the reasons why overseas experience can make a difference in your future career- this type of assignments helps you gain a competitive advantage among your peers such as gaining a new perspective, learning a new language, bringing out your adventurous side, taking on a global mind-set and creating a new network from across the globe, among others.
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