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
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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
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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
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The Science of Motivation: How to Stay Driven in Your Career

By Bushra Khan Student Advisory Board Member

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining motivation in your career can be challenging! Yet, motivation is the driving force that keeps us moving towards our goals, helps us overcome obstacles, and drives career …

By Jailene Carrasco
Jailene Carrasco Career Counselor
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A Letter to YOU: Tips on How to Get Through a Semester!

By Alexis Etheridge Student Advisory Board Member

Hi there!

As the semester progresses, let’s start thinking about the upcoming Spring term. Beginning a new semester after the break can be very disorganizing. Here are tips to adjust and get …

By Jailene Carrasco
Jailene Carrasco Career Counselor
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Navigating Professional Development When Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

Deciding to leave active duty and transition to civilian life is often a stressful and difficult decision. Upon transition, military members might have questions about what their next moves should be. Should they go back to school? Venture a new …

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10 Steps for Picking the Right LinkedIn Profile Picture

We all know how important LinkedIn pictures can be so let’s get this right! Below are 10 tips directly from LinkedIn, to help you.

Please also know you can come into one of the Career Offices in Dobbs Ferry, the …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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Top 5 Communication Do’s and Top 5 Don’ts to Avoid at Work

What is good workplace etiquette? If you haven’t worked in an office or professional environment before, you’re probably unsure. While it varies from office to office, there are some general guidelines for how to communicate at work. Here are five …

By Samantha Karpiloff
Samantha Karpiloff Associate Director
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11 Online Jobs You Can Land With Little to No Experience

You’ve likely seen the ads online: “Make $2,000 a week working from home just two hours a day! No experience required!” or the comments on completely unrelated articles posted on social media: “I make $120,000 a year working five hours …

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Professional Guidance Part 3: Too Blessed To Be Stressed.

Between organic chemistry lecture class and 11:59 deadlines, college students are put in stressful situations all the time. The stress will feel like it’s never ending, that’s why it is important to learn effective ways to manage stressors throughout life.

By Marques McKinney
Marques McKinney Marketing & Analytics Co-Chair
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The art of stillness – and how it can help your career success

Looking back on such a busy and different academic year, I marvel at the dignity with which students, faculty, and staff alike used to overcome the tall order of difficulties thrown their way. Sick family and friends. Remote learning and …

By Samantha Karpiloff
Samantha Karpiloff Associate Director
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