How To Create A Bond Between Student & Professor

Throughout the course of an individual’s college career, there is one relationship many students should not do without. Creating a bond with your professor. Creating a connection with your professor is one of the most beneficial relationships in a college …

By Nicholas Caldwell
Nicholas Caldwell Senior Advisor
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4 Tips for Searching for Companies that Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Everyone's heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it?

In honor of Black History Month, below are the answers to …

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Enhance Your Interviewing Skills

Coronavirus has changed our lives in ways we would have never imagined. From online classes to the fact of wearing masks and using hand sanitizer every time we enter into a building. The recruiting process of companies has been affected …

By Javier Mangado
Javier Mangado
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How to Register for Events on Handshake

The Career team has some great events lined up for you this semester and I don’t want you to miss out! All events will require registration through handshake, and to ensure you do not miss out on any events, here …

By Cindy Cheng
Cindy Cheng
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Sights for Success – Center for Academic Excellence & Innovation

Found in the lower section of the Dobbs Ferry campus Library, the learning center provides a variety of resources for every individual student enrolled at Mercy University. With a stellar view of the Hudson River as the snow glistens upon …

By Marques McKinney
Marques McKinney Marketing & Analytics Co-Chair
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Professional Greetings in a COVID Environment

Professional greetings have always involved person-to-person contact. Whether it be hugging or giving a handshake, we establish a connection through physical touch. However, during these unusual times, we are unable to offer our friendly greetings. We have to come up …

By Cindy Cheng
Cindy Cheng
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“What Questions Do You Have for Me?” Tips on what to ask.

According to Big Interview, in nearly every interview, you’ll be asked at the end if you have any questions for the interviewer.  We want to make sure you are prepared with questions that reveal you to be a thoughtful and …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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Some of Your Questions About Soft Skills and Work – Answered (Part 2)

What Are Some Examples of Soft Skills? Here are some of the most important types of soft skills and some of the individual skills that fall under each category. This list isn’t exhaustive, but you can use it to start …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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How to Explain COVID-19 Employment Gaps on Your Resume

You are a hardworking Mercy student who lost their job when the pandemic hit last March. That is a very hard blow to recover from. And maybe, despite your best efforts, the universe has not permitted your re-entry into the …

By Samantha Karpiloff
Samantha Karpiloff Associate Director
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Business Etiquette for Employer Events (Virtual and In-Person)

Employers who volunteer their time to speak with Mercy students during informational sessions and recruiting events are eager to meet with and develop relationships with our students.  It’s important to understand their objectives so that you can get the most …

By Julia Wexler
Julia Wexler Director of Employer Relations
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