According to the Education Advisory Board (EAB), “sophomore slump” is a real thing and accounts for six percent of students who run a higher risk of transferring during their second year. Sophomore slump is when a student loses some of …
By Gina Villazhinay
Gina VillazhinayAssistant Director of Career and Professional Development
With Spring Recruiting heating up for you, this is the time to evaluate the documents that you may need for an effective Job and Internship search. I am frequently asked about a cover letter and how to compose one. I …
By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite BusettiAssociate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
This February, Career gave away 40 brand new Lord and Taylor Suits to Mercy students at the Manhattan, Bronx and Dobbs Ferry Campuses. Students also competed against each other, testing their knowledge of professional etiquette, to win a Big Suit …
By Shannon Hargrove
Shannon HargroveDirector, Career Education & Operations
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
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By Joi Sampson
Joi SampsonAssociate Director of Career and Professional Development
After months of unemployment, one of my career coaching clients desperately needed a new job, but she wanted to make sure it was in a field she loved. So, we re-did her resume and LinkedIn profile, wrote a cover letter, …
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 SampsonAssociate Director of Career and Professional Development
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 BusettiAssociate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
Did you know that the healthcare industry recruits scribes for various areas? One can become a hospital scribe, an emergency scribe, an outpatient scribe, or an urgent care scribe, among other types. If you are interested in learning more about …
By Joi Sampson
Joi SampsonAssociate Director of Career and Professional Development