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Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University

Are you an artist, a creator, a techie with an inexplicable craving to design? Hardcore gamer? Graphic novelist? If you said yes to any of the above questions, you might be a good candidate for the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University.

Many companies are placing entry-level hires as business analysts (BAs) in their corporations. So what does a BA do, anyway? Since the definition can vary widely, starting off as a BA can be a very lucrative decision. Working as an analyst will give you a great deal of experience in a variety of fields. Many business analysts are involved in some capacity with information technology (IT), while others are required for marketing and/or financial projects.

One of the hottest spots for innovative leaders seeking to start a career is Goldman Sachs. Entry-level analysts could work in a variety of divisions of the investment banking and global securities firm. One commonly held misconception is that you need to be an economics major to secure a position with GS. If you majored in economics as an undergrad, you have a plethora of opportunities available to you. Economics majors fare well in the entry-level job market, ranking along with highly technical majors such as engineering.

If being a leader of industry and making the world a better place sounds appealing to you, check out Duquesne University’s Sustainable M.B.A. program. In addition to the school’s renowned traditional M.B.A. program, the Sustainable M.B.A. track was created in 2007 to address ethical and fiscal responsibility as well as a multidimensional worldview towards social responsibility. As many bros turn pro, you may find yourself up against a steep learning curve. After a year or two in industry, why not supplement your experience and expertise with a master’s in business administration?

Keep your Bro while dressing like a Pro with these sharp alternatives to the snoozeworthy, standard suit.

1.Tailored pea coat – Not just for girls, the pea coat is a versatile alternative and classy throwback to the Greatest Generation. The pea coats that are making must lists for men in 2008 are fitted, pocketed, and shorter than an average topcoat or suit jacket. Be sure to pair the pea coat with a button-down shirt. Don’t try to top a blazer, suit coat, or sweater with a pea coat – too clunky.

If you can score a seat or ticket to any of these events, consider yourself a bro in the know. Many new professionals find it difficult to reconcile their former social life with the constraints of the new nine to five (which, these days, is becoming a whole lot more like five to nine).

5. Coachella – Take a break from the daily grind and relax for a few days in the desert – rock out at Coachella with thousands of other eclectic music and arts fans.

If the thought of going to an interview makes your heart race and palms sweat, these tips will help you gain confidence and remain calm and focused in your interview.

1.Do research on the company before the interview. This includes the company's mission, number of employees, locations, number of clients, competitors, accomplishments, history, etc.

The beginning of your career is one of the trickiest times to navigate in your professional life - but if you play your cards right, you’ll be on the fast-track to success in no time. Many bros get caught up in the Catch-22 of the early career: you have no credibility because you have no experience, and you can’t get any experience because you don’t have any credibility. Here are some ways to Brofessionalize your life:

1. Start small – When you’re the low bro on the totem pole, no job is too small for your attention. Ask if you are able to devote part of your time to a project you are really interested in. Even if it means staying later and/or taking on tasks you don’t typically perform, you’re planting the seeds of your business reputation. Higher-level personnel will take note of your determination and proactivity. Caveat: Be clear on what roles you are willing and unwilling to take on so that no one can take advantage of you.
2. Follow through – It’s as simple as responding to all e-mails and as complex as doing the legwork to ensure that others have finished tasks you’ve delegated. At first, it may seem like a lot of extra work, but you’ll gain a reputation as a stickler who doesn’t let important tasks go unfinished. Caveat: You want to avoid being seen as an overzealous control freak, so make sure that your follow-through is efficient, but not overkill.
3. Arrive early – Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early (10 is ideal) for everything for the first several months or year. Nothing makes a worse first impression than showing up late. If you are not organized enough to make it to a meeting on time, why should a client choose you, a boss promote you, or a colleague vouch for you? If you account for extra time all of the time, last-minute events or emergencies are less likely to derail your plans. Bring a laptop, book, or other reading to maximize productivity in the time before meetings or events. Caveat: Don’t arrive more than 30 minutes in advance; then you’re the guy who always awkwardly arrives too early.
4. Treat everyone at work the same – From the CEO to the janitor, it might seem strange, but it’s a good idea for a lot of reasons. They say that to truly judge a man’s character, you should look at how he interacts with people who are less fortunate than he is. A similar tenant holds true in business. Treat the secretaries, assistants, travel coordinators, and other support staff with just as much respect as you do the higher-level execs. These people often have been around the company for years and are responsible for making the office run efficiently from day to day. If you get in with these people, you’ll gain a reputation as a class act. Caveat: Don’t treat this as a business strategy. People know when you’re befriending them out of genuine interest and when you simply want to get ahead. Do it because you’ll have a greater perspective and understanding of your workplace; if perks come your way because of it, that’s just an added bonus.