Green Hall 441
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
hl119@wellesley.edu
Students and alumnae are encouraged to begin exploring careers in Business, Consulting, Finance, & Marketing by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with Hilda Lief (Career Advisor for Business, Consulting, Finance, & Marketing).
Consulting is a career pathway focused on helping clients and organizations solve problems. Examples of consulting careers include, but are not limited to, management/strategy, economic and healthcare consulting.
Finance includes careers that are broadly focused on helping individuals and organizations to manage, raise, and leverage capital. Examples include commercial banking, investment banking, asset management, and wealth management.
Business is very broad term, and includes both consulting and finance. It also includes careers in real estate, hospitality and service management, food and beverage, retail, transportation, energy and many other sectors.
Entrepreneurship is also a very broad term, but generally refers to transforming a conceptual idea to an actual new company or organization. Roles in a “start-up” environment can span many industries and job functions. But, the common factors in these careers are a high-paced, ambiguous environments where you have to quickly move from idea to taking action.
Advertising, marketing, market research, and communications are terms that tend to be overlap in the minds of many, and rightfully so; the functions are complementary and intertwined. Learn more about these fields through the resources below.
Green Hall 441
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
hl119@wellesley.edu
Appointments can be scheduled in Handshake for Mon–Fri.
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Bonus resource: Economics Recruiting Newsletter
Learn about various career paths open to Economics students here — updated by the Econ Department regularly!
Upskill for Investment Banking
Upskill is a one-week, immersive experiential learning opportunity during wintersession where students will gain hands-on experience and begin building skills in specific industries. During the Investment Banking track, participants will complete a two-day boot camp administered by Wall Street Prep, a leading Wall Street training firm, and work closely with professionals from investment banking and capital markets teams to understand the role of investment banking in the broader economy and learn about the recruiting process.
This resource covers key questions to explore when considering a degree and program type, and provide information about:
Graduate school is an opportunity to examine a field of your choice with more specificity and direction. It gives you the tools you need to succeed in the industry of your choice. Preparation for grad school can begin as early as your first year of college as you begin conversations with your College Career Mentor about how your values, interests, and strengths align with potential fields of study.
Negotiation means asking for changes to the terms offered by a hiring organization, which may include any number of factors beyond the salary, including: hybrid schedule, start date, professional development funds, and other factors listed below. This can feel like one of the most intimidating parts of the job search for many people, and you may feel unsure whether you should try to negotiate, and if so, when and how to do it. Preparation, practice, and experience will all help you to negotiate with confidence.
Thursday, February 27th 2025, 1:00 pm -
2:30 pm EST
Have a quick question for Hilda Lief, BCFM Career Advisor? Want to chat about your resume or cover letter for business, consulting, finance, or marketing? Join this virtual drop-in to ask any question you might have related to your career journey. No need to make an appointment, just hop on the zoom!Drop-Ins will be offered throughout the spring and are open to all Wellesley students and alums.?
