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How to Land Your Dream Job

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  Dimitrios Alevizos , MS Business Analytics A note from Jennifer Seidman, a Career Advisor at the Graduate Career Management Center: Dimitrios exemplifies the epitome of a success story in collaboration with the GCMC. From the outset of his program, he arrived with a clear objective: to carve a path in data analytics and secure a position at L'Oreal. Despite lacking relevant work experience, Dimitrios diligently researched the skills required to position himself as a competitive candidate. In addition to completing his master's degree coursework at Zicklin, he proactively enrolled in a data boot camp. With a solid academic foundation, Dimitrios dedicated his time to meticulous job search preparation. Over the course of more than 25 meetings with the GCMC, he actively engaged in strategic discussions, honed his pitch, meticulously crafted his resume and cover letters, and sharpened his interview skills. Armed with confidence, he networked tirelessly and cultivated relationships...

Student Perspectives: Being a Power Business Intelligence Engineer

MS Information Systems, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance '23 student Palak Wadel shared with the GCMC about her work as a Power BI Engineer at Wolfspeed, a semiconductor manufacturing company. What has been one of the most important things you've learned at your internship? One of the key lessons from my Wolfspeed internship is the vital importance of seamless data integration, particularly between SAP and Snowflake, and staying at the forefront of cybersecurity. My role in developing reports emphasized the practicality of integrating data sources for real-time decision- making. Additionally, engagement with the daily threat intelligence team exposed me to state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools like Sentinel and Defender, underscoring the significance of merging theoretical knowledge with practical cybersecurity applications. This experience has reinforced the need for a holistic approach to business intelligence and data security in today's digital landscape. How hav...