Advice

Are You Graduating in May 2020 and Need a Job?

Congratulations, you are almost done with your degree! No doubt you have worked hard and thought this day would never come. Now you are almost there and you are probably wondering what you will do next and how you will …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A VISIT WITH EMPLOYERS

So, you’re going on an employer “trek” or an employer is coming to campus for a career fair or event.

What can you do to stand out from the crowd; to be someone the employer will take note of, engage …

By Julia Wexler
Julia Wexler Director of Employer Relations
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Resume Boosters for Communications Studies and Media Studies Majors

Greetings students! If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking to all corners of the Earth for ways to distinguish yourself from your peers (or maybe you’re craving some good ol’ Mercy reading).

If this is indeed you, congratulations! You’ve come …

By Samantha Karpiloff
Samantha Karpiloff Associate Director
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What could you do on a gloomy February day? Apply for summer internships!

The good news is summer will eventually be here – and you are much better off getting a summer internship than staying home or working the same part time job you’ve had since high school… This is your time to experience …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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Black History Month | 4 Social-Impact Leaders to Celebrate

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone is having a great semester. As many of you know, February is Black History Month. Black leaders have had a significant impact on the United States (and the world). Please find 4 leaders below who …

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Public Speaking: Your Key to Success in Any Field*

Great persuaders have the edge in the age of ideas.  Soft skills are always in high demand.  In a recent LinkedIn analysis, “persuasion” was one of the top skills “most worth learning” in 2019. “Strengthening a soft skill …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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Have you heard the good news?

HAPPY NEW YEAR and Welcome Back to School! There’s some good news for you returning students – there is a new Bachelor of Science program for those interested in health and its called HEALTH PROMOTIONS. This track emphasizes disease management …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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Peer into the Jobs of the Future

 

At the end of last year, LinkedIn released their third annual “Emerging Jobs report,” predicting the direction of new jobs in 2020 and beyond. Trends across the board include the need for AI, employees frequently relocating, and the increased …

By Samantha Karpiloff
Samantha Karpiloff Associate Director
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AFB Student Career Peer Mentorship Program

Do you need help with your resume? Are you having a hard time navigating Handshake? Do you know what Handshake is or what it’s used for? Career Peer Mentors are here to help! The Accounting, Finance and Business Advisory Board …

By Gabriella Ramdass
Gabriella Ramdass
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Some Great Reasons to Job Search During the Holidays

Contrary to what you might think, hiring doesn’t stop during the holiday season.  The holidays may present the perfect time for employers to be in a hiring mode.  Here are some good reasons for ramping up your job/internship search during …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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