“Your First Internship” is this Tuesday!

Hello Everyone,

“You First Internship”  is coming up on October 15, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm in MH 382. Come learn about the importance of internships and how to find an internship. Hear from faculty, CPD and students about …

By Allen Rossetti
Allen Rossetti Senior Career Coach
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BEAT THE BURNOUT @ The Wellness Initiative Fair

On Thursday, October 3rd, Mercy University’s Wellness Initiative will host its annual Wellness Initiative Fair. This year’s theme is Beat the Burnout. If you are a student you may be familiar with the concept of Burnout. According to the National …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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Let’s Talk About Internships

Greetings all,  now that the Fall semester is in full swing and our events and workshops are up and running, I thought this would be a good time to remind all of you of the importance of internships as you …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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Attention International and Bilingual Students – Recruiting Event for YOU in the Manhattan Campus!

Hongkun USA will be in the Manhattan Campus on Thursday, September 26th from 4-5pm in room 403A to discuss internships and job opportunities – and they are looking for international and bilingual students!

There are opportunities in marketing, social media, graphic …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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The GOAT internship at HACU

*GOAT* Greatest of All Time

HACU – What is it? 

“The Champions of Hispanic success in higher education”.  HACU stands for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.  Mercy University is one of HACU’s Hispanic Serving Institution members (go Mavs!).

HACU, …

By Sara Shepherd
Sara Shepherd Director, Employer Relations
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Advice for First-Generation Students

As a member of the Career and Professional Development (CPD) team at Mercy University, I have the privilege of working with some of the most hard-working, determined and ambitious students. I am a first-generation college graduate. My parents migrated to …

By Gina Villazhinay
Gina Villazhinay Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development
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The Criminal Justice Major to Career Map

Greetings All,

I hope that you have enjoyed your time away from classes, the time to gear up and plan for a successful year is now!  This month the focus is on a great online resource designed with you in …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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How to Leverage Volunteering for Professional Development

Altruism is at the core of volunteerism. Whether it be caring for a cause or for others, the opportunity to have broader impact is rewarding. You might be wondering how such a selfless act can be self-serving? But can volunteering—by …

By Allen Rossetti
Allen Rossetti
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Back to School Tips!

You know the feeling – the days are not as hot anymore, the sun is rising later, it’s almost time to come back to school. I am sure you want this to be your best semester – best year – yet so here …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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6 Steps to FINDING AND APPLYING FOR FEDERAL JOBS *

Are you considering a career with the Federal Government? Why not, the opportunities are numerous for long-term careers in a multitude of fields because of the varied mission areas represented by Federal service.  Sound appealing? If so read on, it …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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