Testimonials about BOL
Testimonials: BOL’s Conference Sponsorships
At BOL, we strive to groom our members and provide them with opportunities that will allow them advance in their career. One of the ways we do this is by providing mentorship and financial sponsorships to notable professional conferences. So far, BOL has sponsored over 10 international students to professional conferences, and below are the testimonials of 3 of the students that BOL sponsored.
“Thank to BOL! I secured an internship as a power electronics intern with Eaton this summer. I am incredibly grateful for the help and support that BOL provided me in attending the NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) conference in 2023. Beyond the conference sponsorship, the pre-conference workshops were also integral to my success in landing this internship. I spoke to my manager after I began work and she said that I basically got the role because I followed one of the pieces of advice given at one of the pre-conference workshops. I would recommend being a part of BOL to every international student!”
Mamadou Salihou-Bah
Nationality: Guinean
“I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to BOL for sponsoring me to the NSBE 2023 conference. The support and preparation were invaluable and have made a significant impact on my professional journey as I was able to get 5 interviews for full-time positions. During my current internship in research and development at Estee Lauder, I have seamlessly integrated the invaluable lessons learned from BOL, ensuring unwavering professionalism, compelling self-presentation skills and effective networking proficiency. Additionally, the interview lined up for Co-Op positions in Fall 2023 are a testament to the positive impact of BOL’s support.
I must also mention the remarkable influence BOL has had on my sister’s career. By applying the resume-building tips I learned from the workshop, my sister, an international student, with no prior internship experience was able to secure a position at Bank of America. I am incredibly grateful to BOL for investing in my professional development and for helping me seize new opportunities. I look forward to continuing this journey with your guidance and support”
Guerodye Joseph
Nationality: Haitian
Roland secured an internship as a design analyst at American Family Insurance, as a result of BOL’s sponsorship to the NSBE 2023 conference.
Roland Onabolujo
Nationality: Nigerian
Testimonials: 1-on-1 Career Sessions with Dahun
Through BOL, our Founder, Dahun Kehinde has held 1-on-1 career sessions such as resume reviews, interview preps and other career consultation sessions. Below are the testimonials of workshoppers that have done 1-on-1 career sessions with Dahun.
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“I recently had to rework my Resume; having over 14 years of experience, my resume was highly cluttered. I reached out to Dahun, and she was not only professional but had a deep understanding of what needed to be on my resume and what needed to removed. I also put her under pressure with my tight timelines, and she came through. Now I have a resume that speaks well about my experience and, most importantly, a resume I am proud of. Thanks Dahun!”
Tolu Odukoya-Ijogun
“I heard of Dahun’s career session from instagram. I had an interview approaching and I hadn't interviewed in about 2 years so i wanted to sharpen up my interviewing skills so i scheduled a 30 min mock interview with Dahun. Dahun was timely, professional, and insightful. She was prepared with examples of different types of interview questions and provided insight into what interviewers are looking for. I would recommend Dahun to anyone looking to sharpen their interviewing skills. ”
Seyi Ogunleye
“Dahun & I worked together as Peer Career Coaches at Illinois Institute of Technology, and the experience and knowledge she brought to that role was tremendous! Students always walked away confident about their resumes and interviews, after 1-on-1 sessions with Dahun. I personally received a referral link from Dahun for applying to Tesla and landed and internship! Dahun is one of the most down-to-earth and sincerest person I know. She should be your go-to person for any career related advice!”
Zahra Khuwaja
“I scheduled a 30 minute mock interview with Dahun, and I have to say that it was quite helpful. Dahun and I discussed common scenarios for an introduction interview (first round) and analyzed the interviewer profile. We engaged on a quick mock interview and she provided very insightful feedback. I can safely say that meeting Dahun was a great idea. Her tips kept me cool and allowed to have a positive first impression! ”
Adrian Cruz Ramos
“Dahun is just amazing. Even though she has a very busy schedule she makes sure to set aside time to help international students. During my first resume session she gave me helpful tips and advice on updating my resume. She goes above and beyond during the session as if she is editing her own resume. I recommend her to everyone. I look forward for the second session with her.”
Kaushalya Nissanka
“Dahun's resume review was definitely worth it. I am 10x more confident with my resume, and even myself, after having a review session with Dahun. I actually thought I had it all together, but there was a surprising amount of important detail I was leaving out, Dahun helped draw my attention to the important detail I needed to focus on. Definitely happy with the session and would recommend Dahun to anyone looking to have their resume reviewed. Thanks Dahun!! ”
Rotimi Edu
“The session was really informative. I learned how to be specific with my action verbs and organize my bulletpoints in a logical order. I also liked the fact that you are very honest with me about what I need to do to change what Is incorrect on my resume. Overall I enjoyed the session very much.”
Sharon Gebreslassie
“Hey Dahun!! I want to thank you for all of the interview preps and resume reviews that you helped me with! I got a job offer. I’m going to be doing technology risk consulting with Ernest & Young (EY). So thank you so much!”
Anna Mbowa
“Thanks to Dahun's constructive criticism, valuable tips, and guidance; I was able to discover drawbacks that were holding me back from providing my best possible answers at interviews. She provided feedback after each question in the mock interview, to give me a recruiter's perspective. Overall, the process was incredibly productive, and I can definitely say the mock interview contributed significantly to helping me land a job! I secured a job in a leading automobile company!”
Tochuckwu Amugo
“Dahun provided insightful feedback and assistance with updating my resume. I was looking to tailor my resume to suit a data analytics role. She understood my industry and tailored my resume to appeal to it. I am impressed with the quality of work and professionalism Dahun offered during my session.”
Dolapo Dayo-Adepoju
“My experience with the resume & interview prep sessions with Dahun were very helpful and insightful. She pays attention to detail and helps you step by step in fixing your resume. After the interview sessions, I felt more confident in answering interview questions and this has helped with multiple company interviews that I have had. Thank you so much for your help Dahun”
Sifiso Ginindza