CAREER CLOSE-UP: Forrester Research (MARKET RESEARCH, INTEREST IN ROLES THAT RELY ON FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS IN MARKET RESEARCH)

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MARKET RESEARCH, INTEREST IN ROLES THAT RELY ON FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS IN MARKET RESEARCH

LOCATION: Virtual (Google Meet Link will be provided) 

DATES and TIMES: Flexible November 2-6 or November 9-13, 2026 for 1 hour

CLASS YEAR: This opportunity is open to all class years

About the Employer: Forrester Research 

Forrester Research is a global research and advisory firm that provides insights, data, and strategic guidance to leaders across public and private sectors. Forrester data and advice drives decisions and the world’s largest companies, as well as federal agencies in multiple countries.

Angelina Gennis ’10 is a Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, leading the firm’s global research on culture and supporting research across employee and customer experience. She was formerly an experience strategist at Publicis.Sapient and a research associate at MIT.

Learn about entry-level market research responsibilities and required skills.

TO APPLY FOR CAREER CLOSE-UP'S, STUDENTS MUST UPLOAD A RESUME. REFERENCE THE Resume Guide ON HANDSHAKE TO GET STARTED. DROP IN KOLLETT HALL M-TH 2:30-9:00 P.M. OR make an appointment WITH A CAREER PEER ADVISOR FOR A REVIEW BEFORE UPLOADING AND SUBMITTING AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION.