Check Your Career List Twice!

Winter Break is around the corner (congratulations!). You may be planning a break from classes and/or career planning, but before you do, take a minute to double check these simple things (especially if you are on a job or internship …

By Lyn Leis
Lyn Leis Director, Career Education
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Your Graduate School Personal Statement

‘Tis the season to apply to graduate school, and I’ve had a lot of questions about writing an appropriate and compelling personal statement. Here are a few things to know that should relieve some of the stress of writing this …

By Lyn Leis
Lyn Leis Director, Career Education
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5 Famous People Who Made Surprising (and Inspiring) Career Changes

When you look at people who’ve achieved stunning success in their fields, it’s difficult to imagine that they weren’t always hurtling down those paths. But each of these five famous figures started off doing something else.

Some spent years or …

By Shannon Hargrove
Shannon Hargrove Director, Career Education & Operations
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QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community) visits Manhattan campus

Dr. Gina Feliciano, Senior Director of Education for QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community) met with Professor Kass’ Psychology of Personality class at the Manhattan campus last week.

Dr. Feliciano spoke about her education and career path. She started …

By Shannon Hargrove
Shannon Hargrove Director, Career Education & Operations
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An Office Holiday Party Survival Guide for Introverts and Shy People

With the holiday season upon us, we are often invited to office holiday parties. This article from The Muse offers some great tips to help introverts and shy people navigate office holiday parties.
Happy Holidays!  – Shannon Hargrove 

 

Don’t …

By Shannon Hargrove
Shannon Hargrove Director, Career Education & Operations
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The Secret is Out Part 1: What Employers Look for – Professionalism/Work Ethic

The Secret is Out: What Employers Look for (1 of 8)

by Mariana Ayerbe

Warning: this is blog 1 of 8! So there are technically 8 “secrets” I will share with you about what employers are actually looking for in …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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You still have time to be a part of it! Career Academy Fall 2018

Career Academy is a series of workshops focused on career topics that will help you prepare for or advance your career.

There are 5 sessions offered this semester. Attend at least 3 of 5 of the Career Academy sessions and …

By Shannon Hargrove
Shannon Hargrove Director, Career Education & Operations
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JOB ACTION DAY

The first Monday in November redefines opportunity in the career world. It’s Job Action Day!

Whether you currently employed and contemplating a career move, unemployed or just curious about the current job market, Job Action Day is for you.  Get …

By Shannon Hargrove
Shannon Hargrove Director, Career Education & Operations
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MEDICAL ASSISTANTS RECOGNITION DAY

Medical Assistants Recognition Day is observed on Wednesday of the third business week in October. One of the fastest-growing careers in the nation, medical assistants make medical offices run more smoothly and are instrumental in overall quality patient care.

Medical assistants are …

By Shannon Hargrove
Shannon Hargrove Director, Career Education & Operations
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Internship Spotlight – Sofia Huyhua

By Liam Ross-Fitzgibbons
Liam Ross-Fitzgibbons Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Bronx Campus
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