Internship Spotlight: Ashley Carrasquillo

By Alexsander Souza

Student Name: Ashley Carrasquillo

Year: Junior

Major: Legal Studies/Paralegal

Career aspirations: Paralegal

Internship Company & Location (city/state): Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, SC (Remote)

Internship Department: N/A

Internship Semester: Spring 2023

How did you find this …

By Alexsander Souza
Alexsander Souza
Read more

Overcoming the Challenges of Obtaining a Job or Internship Offer

By Dionysius Ayala Student Advisory Board Member

Navigating the job market as a first-generation student with a disability and many responsibilities can be tricky. You might face unique challenges, like balancing schoolwork, caring for your household, and managing your …

By Jailene Carrasco
Jailene Carrasco Career Counselor
Read more

Exploring the Path to a Meaningful Career

By Linda Petion Student Advisory Board Member

Selecting a field of study can be daunting, particularly if you’re uncertain about your passions or career objective. Finding the right major that aligns with the right career goals can present challenges …

By Jailene Carrasco
Jailene Carrasco Career Counselor
Read more

How to Register for Events on Handshake

The Career team has some great events lined up for you this semester and I don’t want you to miss out! All events will require registration through handshake, and to ensure you do not miss out on any events, here …

By Cindy Cheng
Cindy Cheng
Read more

Undeclared Student? Come learn how we can help you decide on December 1st!

If you have not yet declared a major, we have a Virtual Career Exploration Workshop on Tuesday December 1st from 11-11:30am especially for you! It is not uncommon to need help making this important decision and please know that you …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
Read more

Attend 5 out of 8 Career Academy Sessions to Earn a Badge!

This Fall the Career and Professional Development (CPD) Team has virtual events! One event is Career Academy – it is a Career Education workshop series that helps students prepare for the workforce. Students will learn different skills such as how …

By Javier Mangado
Javier Mangado
Read more

Guide To Using Handshake

Handshake is Mercy’s online job board where you are able to apply for internships and jobs, as well as connect with employers. It is important to learn how to navigate and use Handshake to make the most of this resource.

By Cindy Cheng
Cindy Cheng
Read more

How to Prep for Virtual Career Connections Day

Drumroll, please…. We are excited to offer you our very first Virtual Career Fair – Career Connections Day!  This will be a great way to meet employers, find out about opportunities, learn about industries and organizations, and network.  (Temporarily) gone are …

By Sara Shepherd (Business and Accounting, Media, Communications and Technology)
Sara Shepherd (Business and Accounting, Media, Communications and Technology) Director, Employer Relations
Read more

Tips to Prepare for a Virtual Career Fair

In this new, virtually all virtual world, it helps to have a few pointers on how to conduct yourself in a professional setting.  Career Fairs are a great way to meet employers, find out about opportunities, learn about industries and …

By Sara Shepherd (Business and Accounting, Media, Communications and Technology)
Sara Shepherd (Business and Accounting, Media, Communications and Technology) Director, Employer Relations
Read more

Do you want to work for the City of New York? Learn How To at the Manhattan Campus on Wednesday, February 5th!

Good news Manhattan students: DCAS, or the Department of Administrative Services is coming on Wednesday, February 5th for a Career Community Chat from 3-4pm in the Bove Media Room. This is your chance to learn about what they do and their …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
Read more

It’s Health Professions Week

Health Professions Week is a virtual career exploration tool that is especially designed for students. There are week long activities to help you to learn more about health related professions. Consider using this event as a networking tool to meet …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
Read more

Maximize Your Handshake Experience

For this new school year Mercy University’s Career and Professional Development team has launched a partnership with Handshake, an online job board that allows students and alumni to get connected with employers that have internship and job opportunities. Handshake is …

By Lauren Teixeira
Lauren Teixeira Senior Student Advisor
Read more