Center for Student Professional Development

Thinking about an internship for summer 2023 may seem like a long way away. But Eric Bowman, Class of 2023, knows that the early bird gets the worm. In this four-part series, Fox students share their experiences with summer internships and provide valuable advice for their peers. Eric Bowman, Pharmaceutical Sales Intern at Eli Lilly […]

Summer internships are an excellent opportunity for students at the Fox School to apply business knowledge, build professional connections and jumpstart their careers. But applying to different internships can seem like a daunting task—students need to know where to look to find internships, how to prepare to succeed through multiple stages of interviews and how […]

The Fox School’s Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) empowers students by helping them build skills and professional development experience to prepare them for the business world.   For first-year students, CSPD can provide unique opportunities for early skill development and networking. Here’s everything you need to know about CSPD as a first-year student, with advice […]

Technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing the recruiting landscape. The Fox School’s Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) works to ensure students have access to the best tools to prepare for the world of digital recruiting.    “In addition to CSPD’s personalized in-person and virtual services, we have incorporated ‘tech tools’ to assist students with […]

For college students, summer is often a much-needed break from their busy spring semesters.  This more calm and slower-paced time is perfect for returning Fox School students to do some light summer preparation to help make their upcoming fall semester more calm and enjoyable.   Update your contact information on TU Portal Even though it’s summer, […]

There are so many ways to invest in your career success. For Dawn Wilson, MBA ’02 and Ciocia Patel, MBA ’15, one of those investments was pursuing their Part-Time MBA from the Fox School of Business.  Though both Patel and Wilson went through the program at different points in their careers, what they learned has […]

As the parent of a college senior, I see first-hand how my son has to demonstrate these key five skills during internship and job interviews. What I have seen during his academic journey is that preparing for the job market and harnessing relevant skills is an evolving process—and one that I am glad he started […]

For most graduate students, going back to school can be exciting. With the right graduate degree, this decision is a way to open new doors, explore different industries or master a specialty.  How do you set yourself up for success in this new environment? Staff from around the Fox School of Business offer their best […]

Business analytics and data science are changing the way we collect, analyze and look at data. Answers to almost any business decision can be modeled and predicted using the data collected by a company and its data analytics tools. According to a Forbes article, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics sees strong growth for data […]

In October 2021, alumni from the Fox School’s MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program pulled back the curtain in the fields of data science and business analytics.  Four panelists answered questions about how they take the skills learned in the MSBA program and apply them in their everyday work.  Panelists included Vasundhara Dubey, MSBA ’19 […]

College undergraduate and graduate student resources, such as professional development, academic advising, and digital learning are an important part of the college experience. Graduating college students who don’t have relevant internship experiences can find themselves struggling to get their applications noticed by a hiring team. To help prepare students to navigate internship and career opportunities, […]

With 25+ years in higher education and the parent of a college senior, I have experienced first-hand how searching for jobs and internships can be a daunting task for students. However, with a strategy and an understanding of how to build a network, the process can be easier and more rewarding. The Fox School’s Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) […]

Consumers are seeking the fastest and most cost effective ways to shop. During the 2021 Target Case Competition, students pitched their case studies which focused on expanding how customers shop Target products. This year’s competition was Making Room for Flexible Fulfillment, and the contestants were asked to find strategies to fulfill customer needs and emphasize […]

For college students, the pandemic put the brakes on a critical part of their lives. For many, the final years of college are an opportunity to learn what they like and dislike about the “real world” through internships. It’s a time to adjust to workplace environments, hone their professional skills and get ready for the […]

The U.S. labor market is inching back from the shock of COVID-19, but that does not make job hunting any less daunting. To help mitigate job search challenges of graduating seniors, the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) at the Fox School of Business created the Job Search Jump Start cohort. “We held the program […]