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I am a Psychology BS graduate who has been a volunteer victim services sexual assault advocate for five years now and I have basically put my life into making it my career. Unfortunately, the job that I’m pursuing is …

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Summer Internships based out of the World Trade Center – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Imagine yourself, interning at the organization that manages our airports, our bridges, our most admirable NYC buildings….

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is CURRENTLY looking for their next group of paid summer interns (2020).  With over …

By Sara Shepherd
Sara Shepherd Director, Employer Relations
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time…for Career!

Hooray! The semester’s finished. With final assignments turned in, exams taken, papers written, and presentations, well, presented, you can jump in holiday glee (see below for an example) at having tackled the semester. Go you! Time for some well-earned rest.

By Samantha Karpiloff
Samantha Karpiloff Associate Director
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What ever happened to the Class of 2018? Another reason to celebrate!

I know it’s almost 2020 but the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) report on the Class of 2018 was just released and the results are quite uplifting. These reports take time to compile since they analyze data from …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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WHY STUDY CRIMINAL JUSTICE?

A Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice provides the educational  background for any individual who wants to work (or is already working) in a  variety of public and private fields that make up the vast operations of managing and …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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So you missed the Mercy Manhattan Career Fair on November 6th? Still ways to apply to the open positions!

 

So you couldn’t be here for the Mercy Manhattan Career Fair on November 6th and now you wonder what you missed. The good news is you can still apply for the open positions that the employers were promoting.

These …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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Eye tracking study shows recruiters look at resumes for 7 seconds

Career Coaches often stress the importance of having a well organized and targeted resume prepared for your job search.

The reasons include the fact that the resume is your marketing piece and your opportunity to showcase your skills, professional experiences …

By Shannon Hargrove
Shannon Hargrove Director, Career Education & Operations
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State of the Art Interview Rooms at the Career Hub

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An unintentionally well-kept secret at Career and Professional Development may be the two state of art interview rooms available for your use.  Equipped with web cams, large screen TVs, phones and laptops, you can practice interviewing using Big …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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Spring 2020 Internship Grant is Now Open!!!

When it comes to internship experience, employers are more likely to hire students who have experience in the field. They want candidates who know what it is like to do the work in practice and not just in theory. Additionally, …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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Are You Ready for the Manhattan Career Fair on November 6th?

Ok so there was a big Career Connections Day in Dobbs Ferry and maybe you couldn’t make it. No need to worry – there are 14 employers coming to Manhattan on Wednesday November 6th from 1-3pm to meet you!
Our second …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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