How We Found Our Internship: Tips for Winter Break Success

By Tessa Carminucci & Angelina Lanni

As graduate assistants in the Center for Career and Professional Development and current MBA students, we’ve been in your shoes—navigating the internship search while balancing school, life, and other priorities. In this blog, we’re …

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Learn to Intern | 11.5.24

This past month, the Center for Career and Professional Development hosted the Learn to Intern Panel, in which selected speakers provided insight into a diverse array of professional experiences ranging from those in the healthcare field, to public relations. Moderated …

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Women in Leadership Series: Hudson West PR

The Center for Career & Professional Development, Women in Business Network, & the Welch Experience was delighted to host a Women in Leadership Series event featuring Jen Rogers and Lori Jung, Co-Founders of Hudson West on Tuesday evening, November 4, …

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How To Approach Career Planning: 7 Steps To Success

By Caroline Castrillon

In a recent Gartner survey, 47% of HR leaders believe employee experience is a top priority, yet 44% believe their organizations lack compelling career paths. While some companies have formal career development programs, many organizations leave it …

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10 Tips to Make the Most of your College Career Fair

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All the advice you need to succeed before, during, and after your career fair.

Career fairs offer many opportunities to advance your career search. It’s a chance to practice your networking skills and get comfortable having professional conversations. …

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6 Things Your College Career Center Can Do for You

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Don’t wait until senior year to get major, internship and job guidance

We asked Annie Suffredini, executive director of career & professional development, and Senior Director Amy Novak to explain the many ways …

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What are Companies Looking for When They Hire New Graduates?

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You may not have experience at a 9-5 job, but you have skills companies are looking for.

One of the most overwhelming things about being a new graduate is finding that first job. …

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Why Should I Get an Internship?

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Experts share the benefits of internships and tips on how to get one

An internship is an invaluable experience. It is an opportunity for students to get relevant work experience to put on …

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Will My College Career Center Help Grad Students?

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Career assessment and custom tools are not just for undergraduates

Many think that college campus career centers are for undergraduates looking for résumé-writing help and mock interviews. That’s true, but those offerings and …

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Alumni Career Spotlight: Evan Miller

Name: Evan Miller

Class Year: 2016

Major: Psychology

Employer: Rye Neck High School

Location: Mamaroneck, NY

Position Title: School Counselor

“The School Counseling applicant pool is overly saturated with very limited positions. Take time while in your undergrad and graduate …

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