Welcome to the Business, Finance, Sales, and Marketing career community!

This page has been tailored to this specific community and its industry-related opportunities for students and alumni. Browse this page for alumni to engage with, events to attend, student organizations to consider joining, internships and jobs to explore, professional organizations to learn from, and blog posts to deepen your understanding. To discuss career opportunities and how to prepare for roles in this industry, consider meeting with a career coach. Meetings can be scheduled by clicking here.

Professions Might Include:

  • Financial planners
  • Investment bankers
  • Actuaries
  • Underwriters
  • Accountants
  • Financial analysts
  • Sales representatives
  • Account managers
  • Social media marketers
  • Brand managers
  • Human resources professionals
  • Sports agents
  • Tourism managers
  • Buyers

Commonly Found Skills in this Field Might Include (but are not limited to):

  • Analytical and mathematical skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Writing
  • Complex problem solving
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Technological proficiency
  • Customer service and database management
  • Social perceptiveness

 

 

A Day in the Life of a Small Commercial Underwriting Intern

The Hartford

This past summer I worked as a Small Commercial Underwriting Intern at The Hartford. My first day was an orientation for all of the 100+ interns in all different areas (Claims, Finance, IT, Operations, etc.) with tours of the buildings …

By Selah Ford
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You Don’t Have to be a Musician to Have a Music Career

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Close your eyes and picture this. You are standing quietly in a large amphitheater when suddenly the house lights go dark and a large crowd erupts in cheers of excitement. A music track plays alongside a pre-recorded video as your …

By Kristen Soprano
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What You Need to Know About Your Job Search in Finance

Financial Analysis

As the markets shift, generations grow, and technology advances, financial companies have to adapt. This also means that who they recruit, and how they recruit, change with the industry trends. As we enter this new decade, learn how to be …

By Hannah Halloran
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Virtual or phone appointments- even easier than finding Wilbur Cross!

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If you’ve made it this far and found our website, I’ve got great news! Meeting with a Career Consultant is just a couple of clicks away. If you are finding yourself wondering about the current state of the job or …

By Eran Peterson
Eran Peterson Career Consultant, School of Engineering Eran Peterson
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Let’s Talk Sales: Interview with Aaron Ryley from the New York Mets

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Aaron Ryley graduated in May 2017 from the Neag School of Education with a degree in Sport Management and a minor from the Business School in Professional Selling.

Aaron started with the New York Mets as a Ticket Sales and …

By Hannah Halloran
Hannah Halloran Graduate Assistant, Programming Hannah Halloran
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