Mercy University - Career and Professional Development

Have you heard of LinkedIn? Should you create a LinkedIn Profile? Read on to find out!

LinkedIn is a professional networking site that people use for a variety of reasons including networking, job searches, and advertising. When you are on the job …

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 …

Wouldn’t it be great to have a meaningful experience at the NYC Courts that allows you to help people in need while also being a great resume builder?  (Yes?) I think so, too!

This week I’d like to discuss some …

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 …

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 …

Greetings! For those of you who don’t know, career communities have advisory boards. Advisory boards are a way for Career and Professional Development to help reach as many students as possible. Your input and feedback matters! There are a variety …

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 …

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 …

Want to know how to become an intern at the MTA NYC Transit?

The MTA NYC Transit has between 200-500 internships at any given time – tons of opportunities!  These are paid internships that will allow you to gain professional …

NATIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY

Annually observed on the Wednesday during American Educational Week, National Education Support Professionals Day honors the contributions of school support employees. These support professionals provide invaluable services and are essential partners in the children’s education process.

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