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The Secret is Out Part 4: What Employers Look for – Teamwork/Collaboration

This is part of a series of blogs: #4 of 8! If you missed the first ones, you can read them here.

Onto the next secret of what employers are looking: Teamwork and Collaboration. I am pretty sure you have …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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It’s Internship Grant Time!

An internship offers a variety of benefits to students. Among which include:

Real world exposure to a career field or industry
A chance to build your resume with new skills and experiences
Opportunities to network with professionals in an industry 

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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How to Work a Career Fair

The big Spring Career Fair is right around the corner!  March 14th from 1:30-3:30 in the Rotunda on the Dobbs Ferry Campus.  How ready will you be?

Attending your first career fair can be scary.  You walk into large room …

By Sara Shepherd
Sara Shepherd Director, Employer Relations
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Bank of America Informational Session | January 31

On January 31, seventeen School of Business students attended an informational session at Bank of America. Students got the opportunity to meet and greet with Bank of America executives. They learned about training programs and job opportunities. This event …

By Gina Villazhinay
Gina Villazhinay Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development
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How To Answer: Why Do You Want This Job?

One of the most important questions you’ll ever be asked in an interview is, ‘Who would win in a fight, Batman or Superman?’ Just kidding! (The answer is Batman BTW.)

The most important question actually is: Why do you want …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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A Simple Formula for Answering “Tell Me About Yourself”

With the Job and Internship Fair approaching on March 14, I thought I would share this great article from The Muse, which offers a simple formula to help you talk about yourself in a recruitment or networking setting.

A Simple …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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Accounting, Finance and Business (AFB) Student Advisory Board | Spring 2019

SPRING 2019 AFB STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD:

AFB has an active student advisory board that works closely with me to help promote and encourage participation in the Career and Professional Development (CPD) office. We  plan tailored events for the AFB career …

By Gina Villazhinay
Gina Villazhinay Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development
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Keyana Griffith ’20 | Westchester County District Attorney’s Office Intern

Keyana Griffith ’20, Legal Studies major, interned at Westchester County District Attorney’s Office during the Fall 2018 semester. She gained hands-on experience in the law field by going to court with the Assistant District Attorney. Keyana helped prepare legal paperwork …

By Gina Villazhinay
Gina Villazhinay Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development
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Save the (New) Date! Grad School Interviews for Clinical Programs

The weather outside was frightful for our planned event! But don’t worry, we’ve rescheduled Grad School Interviews for Clinical Programs to February 5, 2019. It feels far away now, but I hope this will be perfect timing for your interview preparation. Please …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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Start Planning for Summer Research

If you’re thinking about a career in research, medicine, or lab work (among others) a summer research experience can be invaluable to your career path. In addition to helping you make career decisions and gain hands-on experience in your field, …

By Lyn Leis
Lyn Leis Director, Career Education
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