A Simple Formula for Answering “Tell Me About Yourself”

With the Job and Internship Fair approaching on March 14, I thought I would share this great article from The Muse, which offers a simple formula to help you talk about yourself in a recruitment or networking setting.

A Simple …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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Who Is: Johny Nelson?

Who Is: Johny Nelson? 

Labor Market Analyst – Hudson Valley Region, New York State Department of Labor

Ever wonder who puts together all of the Labor Market numbers that so many private individuals, companies, organizations and government agencies are fond of …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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NATIONAL FUN AT WORK DAY

NATIONAL FUN AT WORK DAY

Fight the workday doldrums on January 28.  It’s National Fun At Work Day!

Many people spend a  good portion of their lives at work, so why should they not try to enjoy it?  While looking …

By Shannon Hargrove
Shannon Hargrove Director, Career Education & Operations
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Keyana Griffith ’20 | Westchester County District Attorney’s Office Intern

Keyana Griffith ’20, Legal Studies major, interned at Westchester County District Attorney’s Office during the Fall 2018 semester. She gained hands-on experience in the law field by going to court with the Assistant District Attorney. Keyana helped prepare legal paperwork …

By Gina Villazhinay
Gina Villazhinay Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development
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Winter Break Checklist

I hope you all are finishing the semester strong! You will be on winter break soon and there are a few things that I recommend you do over this time. Please find my winter break checklist below:

Take some time to relax. …

By Allen Rossetti
Allen Rossetti Senior Career Coach
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The Secret is Out Part 3: What Employers Look for – Oral/ Written Communications

This is part of a series of blogs: #3 of 8! If you missed the first ones, you can read them here.

Onto the next secret of what employers are looking: Oral and Written Communication Skills. The majority of the …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs

A Primer on Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs

by Karlos Del Toro, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Are you thinking about your next move after completing your studies?  Do you want the opportunity to contribute to others in an …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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What Your Cover Letter Says About You

This was me, after receiving a well written, tailored cover letter:

In my ten years of experience reading and editing cover letters, I have seen the full spectrum of cover letter content.  I have read cover letters as an employer …

By Sara Shepherd
Sara Shepherd Director, Employer Relations
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The Secret is Out Part 2: What Employers Look for – Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Skills

This is part of a series of blogs: #2 of 8! If you missed the first one, you can read it here:

Onto the next secret of what employers are looking for in recent college graduates: Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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How to Create a LinkedIn Profile

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 …

By Allen Rossetti
Allen Rossetti Senior Career Coach
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