Rebecca Bell

Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS

Rebecca Bell is the Associate Director of Career and Professional Development in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. She meets with undergraduate students in all SBS majors to help with career exploration and to help develop their plans for next steps in their college journey. Rebecca previously worked in the non-profit and international sectors, and has worked on projects in several different countries. She also directs the SBS in DC internship program and loves spending time in DC and exploring other places.

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Fall 2024 SBS in DC Semester Program application Information

The Fall 2024 SBS in DC Semester Program application opens on Handshake from November 27th and will remain open until January 16th! Drop-in hours offered until the end of the semester!

We are excited to share information about the application …

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Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Drop in Resume Reviews in 128 Thompson!

SBS students, did you know that you can drop in and get your resume reviewed by a peer intern in the Pathways Center!?

Come by 128 Thompson Mon-Thurs between 10am-4pm or Friday 10am-12pm and one of our trained peers will …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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SBS in DC Semester Program

Have you heard?  SBS in DC will now be a semester-based program starting in Fall 2024!

Credits? Earn 12-15 credits for the semester

Deadlines? Applications will be due in January 2024 (more info to come)

Cost? The cost will be …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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The Idealist Guide to Working (and Living) with Chronic Illness and Disability

There are myriad stories on the internet about different health experiences—be it chronic illness, disability, mental health struggles, or some combination of the three. But from the perspective of a person who wants to have an impactful career, there is …

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How to Add a Certificate on LinkedIn

At its most basic, a certificate is proof of something. It could be that you had perfect attendance or are an excellent swimmer. And if you thought your days of earning certificates had passed, think again!

Throughout your career, you’ll …

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Your Guide to Crafting a Nonprofit Cover Letter

If you’re applying to multiple jobs in the social-impact sector, you may be tempted to use the same cover letter in all of your applications, even when the organizations have different focus areas. While it can seem like this tactic …

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How to Answer the “Why Are You Interested in This Role?” Question

Interviewing for a new job? You’ve done half of the hard part – applying for the job and landing the interview. Now, you have to prepare for it.

Practicing common interview questions is one surefire way to prepare for the …

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2023 Vault Consulting 50 North America and Best to Work For

Today, Vault is pleased to announce its Consulting 50 Rankings for 2023, with Bain & Company ranking as the “Best Consulting Firm to Work For.” It’s the third year in a row that Bain takes the top spot. Meanwhile, Boston …

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Who’s Hiring? 9 Orgs Supporting Black Communities

This month marks the 47th year since the official declaration of Black History Month, when communities across the country celebrate the myriad contributions of Black Americans.

As part of this celebration, there are many organizations whose goal is to support …

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What’s That Degree For? An Overview of Different Graduate Areas of Study

Making the choice to pursue a master’s degree or PhD is a big decision. Deciding on a particular area of focus can be an even bigger decision. Prior to selecting on an area of study, it’s important to have a …

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