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Internship Experience: Danielle Barenholtz, Business Process Outsourcing Intern at Wayfair

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Danielle BarenholtzGraduation Year: May 2020Major: MarketingMinor:…

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Internship Experience: Wanjing Dong, International Student Intern at Syracuse University

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Wanjing Dong Graduation Year: May 2020 Major: MS…

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Internship Experience: Kylie Maher, Merchandising Intern at Saks Fifth Avenue

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Kylie MaherGraduation Year: May 2020Major(s): Finance / Marketing Management Hometown: Charlotte,…

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Internship Experience: Victoria Tramontana, Strategic Media Planning Intern at Mindshare

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Victoria Tramontana Graduation Year: May 2020 Major(s): Marketing Management…

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Whitman School’s Master in Marketing Program Offers Analytical Approach and Real-World Experiences

The STEM-designated master’s degree in marketing program (MSM) at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management is one of its newest master’s level offerings but students are already experiencing the strength of the program, which takes a decidedly analytical approach…

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#WhitmanWatch: Faiz Khan

Around 4 p.m. on September 6, 2018 Faiz Khan walked out of an office building in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood and into an Uber bound for LaGuardia Airport. As soon as he sat down in the Uber, he began…

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Internship Spotlight: Samantha Pupatelli ’17

For Samantha Pupatelli ’17, an accounting and retail double major, two separate internships at TJX Companies have helped gain a tremendous amount of insight and knowledge about how accounting impacts planning and buying. Pupatelli’s first internship was in buying, specifically…

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What You’ll Want to Pack on Your Next Business Trip

Whether you are traveling for an interview, office visit or as part of your everyday occupation, understanding what to pack for a business-related trip is essential. However, business professionals can sometimes forget to pack items that may be detrimental to…

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#WhitmanWatch: Sarah Whittaker

Sarah Whittaker Class of 2017 Majors: Marketing and communication sciences and disorders Hometown: Allentown, Pennsylvania Having a unique combination of interests, Sarah Whittaker was concerned at first about being able to incorporate all of her passions into her college experience.…

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#WhitmanWatch: Kara Sciscente

Class of 2016 Major: Retail Management Hometown: Congers, New York LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karasciscente Kara Sciscente’s Syracuse University education has been jam-packed with internships that have provided her with valuable retail management experience. For her, the most beneficial aspect of her Whitman education…

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#WhitmanWatch: Amal Mehic

Editor’s note: This week’s #WhitmanWatch students are all graduating members of the Whitman School’s social media team. They’ve been blogging for the past several months; this time, they are the featured stories. Whitman thanks them for all their hard work and…

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#WhitmanWatch: Meghan Rimol

Editor’s note: This week’s #WhitmanWatch students are all graduating members of the Whitman School’s social media team. They’ve been blogging for the past several months; this time, they are the featured stories. Whitman thanks them for all their hard work…

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Five Tips for an Unbeatable Resume

It’s time to start polishing off your resume. Whether you’re starting a new internship, hunting for a job or just preparing to attend networking events, it’s an important time to make sure that your resume is up-to-date. Check out some…

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MBA Reflections: Lei Luo

In this “MBA Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of a select few Whitman MBA students graduating in May of 2016. Episode 8: Lei Luo Major: MBA – Marketing Background: International business and trade, China University…

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#WhitmanWatch: Scott Longworth

Class of 2016 Master’s of Accounting Hometown: Dobb’s Ferry, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-longworth-67186aa6 When Scott Longworth transferred to Syracuse University as a sophomore, he immediately had his sights set on Whitman’s Joseph I. Lubin School of Accounting. He felt that the reputation…

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MBA Reflections: Ankit Sharma

In this “MBA Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of a select few Whitman MBA students graduating in May 2016. Episode 6: Ankit Sharma Major: MBA – Marketing and Supply Chain Background: B.A. (Honors) in business…

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#WhitmanWatch: Jenna Kaufman

Class of 2016 Majors: Marketing Management, Finance Minor: Public Communications Hometown: Randolph, NJ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-kaufman-a5708174 For Jenna Kaufman, Orange runs in the family. With cousins and an older sister who are all recent Syracuse University graduates, Kaufman had been hearing…

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#WhitmanWatch: Kanique Swinson

Class of 2016 Majors: Marketing Management, EEE Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaniqueswinson If there’s one thing to know about Kanique Swinson, it’s that she bleeds Orange. Swinson is involved all over campus, serving as the current president of Whitman,…

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Whitman marketing students attend Goldberg Marketing Career Exploration Trip to NYC

From social media to analytics to brand management, a marketing degree can lead to a nearly overwhelming number of career paths. This January, a group of 20 sophomores and juniors from the marketing management department attended Whitman’s annual Goldberg Marketing Career…

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Get Prepared for Whitman’s Spring Career Fair

Whitman’s Spring Career Fair is coming quickly- check out the Career Center’s five tips to get students prepared. Details for the Career Fair are on my Whitman. It will be held in Schine Student Center at the Panasci Lounge from 4…

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#WhitmanWatch: Molly Smith

Class of 2016 Majors: Finance, Broadcast and Digital Journalism Hometown: Montville, New Jersey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollysmith1 When Molly Smith first came to Syracuse as a broadcast and digital journalism major at Newhouse, she planned to pursue a career as a tennis…

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#WhitmanWatch: Sarah Mikal Dalusma

Class of 2016 Majors: Marketing and Finance Hometown: Port-au-Prince, Haiti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmikaldalusma When Sarah Mikal Dalusma made the decision to attend Syracuse University, it meant leaving behind everything that she knew in her hometown of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Now as a…

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#WhitmanWatch: Logan Margolis

Class of 2017 Majors: Marketing and Management Minor: Music Industry Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganmargolis Logan Margolis has always had an interest in marketing and a love for music, demonstrated through his marketing and management majors in Whitman and minor in VPA’s…

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Guest Post: From Kansas to NYC, A Unique Learning Opportunity

Here’s a fun fact: you’re currently reading a blog post written by a Syracuse University student who is from Kansas! When you read the word “Kansas” there are probably a lot of pictures that flash through your head including, but…

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#WhitmanWatch: Josh Fyffe

Class of 2017 Majors: Marketing and Finance Hometown: Pelham, New Hampshire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshfyffe Six months ago, Josh Fyffe received the perfect opportunity to combine his Whitman education with his love of sports when he was hired as an intern for…

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Video: Career Fair Success

Congratulations on another successful Career Fair! Over 90 companies were recruiting and 900 students came to meet employers from some of their dream companies such as Bloomberg, IBM, GE and Amazon. View the video above to see an overview of…

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Easy Tips to Work a Room

Meeting recruiters can be a nail-biting experience, but with a little preparation and tips from the Whitman Career Center, anyone can have a successful Career Fair. Marissa Smith at the Career Center shared a few last minute tips that are…

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Whitman Career Fair Who’s Who

The Whitman Career Fair can be one of the most pivotal events in a student’s 4-years at Syracuse. The purpose of the career fair is to create relationships between students and employers. If done right, it can lead to significant…

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4 Tips for Creating a Stand-out LinkedIn Profile

Last Friday we welcomed the multi-talented Kim Brown, director of communications and digital engagement for Syracuse University alumni to the Whitman School of Management to talk to the students in our Goodman IMPRESS program about LinkedIn. She gave us several tips…

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#WhitmanWatch: Joseph Howard

Class of 2016 Major: Marketing Management Minor: EEE Hometown: Pulaski, NY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/joseph-howard/81/25/5a7 Instead of watching television this summer, Joseph Howard decided to give life on the other side of the screen a try. As an intern for ABC Family…

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New Academic Year? 5 Tips for Starting Strong

Students are returning to the Syracuse University campus and the Whitman School. It’s been a long, hot summer; what’s the best way to make sure they’re ready for the start of a new academic year? Campus Life Expert Kelci Lynn…

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4 Tips To Master: The Remote Internship

Internships. Some Whitman students may shudder at the mention of the word. It may bring back memories of endless resume and cover letter edits and a continuous saga of applications and interviews. Now it’s summer and for a few of…

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Career Center Tips: Rethink Your Network

Regardless of their academic majors, students are constantly reminded of the “importance of networking” and that “networking is the key to success.” While this may be true, when a singular word is constantly tossed our way without much clarification, we…

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Summer Internship: Kara Ross

When I first came to Whitman, I was sure that I wanted to work in the jewelry industry. I applied to many jewelry companies around the New York area and after two rounds of interviews, I was accepted as a…

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#WhitmanWatch: Maryann Akinboyewa

Class of 2015 Majors: Marketing Management, Writing and Rhetoric Hometown: Bowie, Maryland LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannakinboyewa If you’re a student at Syracuse University, chances are you’ve come across Maryann Akinboyewa at some point during the last four years. Between various internships, two majors…

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Internship Bites with Aishik Barua

What were your key takeaways and experiences at your internship this past summer? When I was offered the summer internship at Short Enterprises, I decided to take it up because it was a small firm and promised to provide me with…

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Kelsey Lord

#WhitmanWatch: Kelsey Lord

Class of 2015 Major: Marketing Minor: Child and Family Studies Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseylord Arriving for her first visit to Syracuse University on a sunny spring day, Kelsey Lord immediately knew that she had found the place where she…

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Following her passions for tech: Krista Canfield ’03

If you have a passion, the fire never really dies out. A Syracuse native now living and working in California is making headway in making new connections and following her passion. Krista Canfield, Newhouse and Whitman dual ’03, is the…

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Four Ways I Became a Competitive Candidate over Spring Break

Ahh…spring break, a time for relaxation! Finally! I did relax over spring break, but I found some ways to make myself a more competitive job candidate as well. It’s that time of year when business students everywhere are hunting for…

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Internship Insights: Kayla Beauduy at PwC

In the summer of 2014, Kayla M. Beauduy, a JD/MBA candidate, interned at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City, specifically in the state and local department of tax. Her experiences in the internship ranged from networking with senior level partners to navigating the hustle and bustle of The…

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Sarah Arlotto

#WhitmanWatch: Sarah Arlotto

Class of 2015 Majors: Marketing; Television, Radio and Film (Newhouse) Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/sarah-arlotto/65/a6a/549 As a dual major in Whitman and Newhouse studying marketing and television, radio and film, Sarah Arlotto wanted to combine her interest in…

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Melinda Rivera

#WhitmanWatch: Melinda Rivera

Class of 2015 Majors: Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises Minor: Public Communications Hometown: Bronx, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarivera1 Last summer, Melinda Rivera discovered a passion for the television industry when she had the unique opportunity to intern with ABC…

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News from the Career Center

Syracuse University Career Fair Week was a smashing success! The Whitman School along with its partners hosted 203 corporations for its spring career fair series. The program saw more than 1,600 students attend the fairs, which is a record number…

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#WhitmanWatch: Taylor Brady

#WhitmanWatch: Taylor Brady Class of 2015 Majors: Finance, Marketing Management Minor: Information Management & Technology Hometown: Mendham, New Jersey LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcbrady As a fourth generation Syracuse University student, Taylor Brady has grown up surrounded by plenty of orange. However, it…

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A New Spin on Networking

Good morning! Today we have a guest piece from Taylor Farris, our #WhitmanWatch student from Tuesday!Hi Everyone! This is Taylor Farris and I feel honored to have been asked to write a guest piece for the Whitman Blog. I am…

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#WhitmanWatch Taylor Farris

Name: Taylor Farris Hometown: Andover, MA Grade: Junior Major/Minor: Double Major in Marketing Management and Finance Awards and Recognition: Whitman Alumni Club Scholarship Recipient; Jason L. Morales Rising Greek Leader; Outstanding Sophomore Leader in the Greek Community Panhellenic Award LinkedIn…

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The Best Ships are Friendships

Sorry for the delay in the weekly blog post, as I was in Westlake, Texas for a corporate retreat for my internship. But that is beside the point. Anyways, the topic I would like to surface is the idea of…

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Proactive

This week marks the third week honoring of my New York City internship with Deloitte with their tax and audit functions. How it has already been 21 days since my start date is beyond me. The six o’clock wake up…

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#WhitmanWatch Sean Fernandez

Name: Sean Fernandez Hometown: Shelton, Connecticut Grade: Senior Major/Minor: Finance/Public Communications GPA: 3.53 Clubs&Organizations: Otto’s Army (President), Delta Sigma Pi (President), Peer Facilitator/Mentor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanfernandez Growing up as a Syracuse fan in Connecticut was not easy for Sean Fernandez. Despite being heavily outnumbered by UConn Huskies fans, Sean held…

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Believe to Achieve

First off, if you don’t do so already, follow the Whitman School of Management on Twitter at @WhitmanatSU for the latest news to keep you updated with what is happening in Whitman, as well as great tips to help you…

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