One of the greatest perks of being an MBS student is getting to draw on the vast knowledge and expertise of the successful alumni who so readily return to MBS to share what they’ve learned and what’s going on in their respective fields. The much-awaited “Data Analytics Panel” event was no different. Hosted virtually by Abbe Rosenthal, MA, PCC, and Dr.

On Friday, October 30, 2020, the traditional MBS Fall gathering took a virtual twist as students and staff dialed in for a Halloween celebration. With the semester more than halfway through, a fun meeting was much needed. MBS students, alumni, and staff dressed in scary yet creative costumes as they participated in a virtual costume contest.

On October 6 and October 12, respectively, Rutgers MBS students learned how to “Rock [Their] LinkedIn Profile” via a two-part presentation conducted by Jen Jortner Cassidy, Senior Customer Success Manager for LinkedIn Learning.

On October 16, 2020, the first-ever New Jersey Cybersecurity Conference was hosted virtually by Seton Hall University. The conference, conducted via Microsoft Teams Live Streams, ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and consisted of three 50-minute sessions, with two conference options in each session, as well as two keynote speeches and a conclusion (see chart below).

When there’s a shortage, people panic. Looking for a job in cybersecurity? You can relax.

By Jen Reiseman-Briscoe

The Rutgers–New Brunswick Virtual Career & Internship Fair  took place on October 1 and 2 via Handshake—a portal through which students and alumni were able to explore career options. The fair, open to all Rutgers students and alumni, featured companies representing a spectrum of both public and private industry sectors—from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits.

By Jen Reiseman-Briscoe

Remember when you couldn’t wait for 2019 to just be over, already?