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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It’s Health Professions Week

Health Professions Week is a virtual career exploration tool that is especially designed for students. There are week long activities to help you to learn more about health related professions. Consider using this event as a networking tool to meet …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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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

Greetings all,

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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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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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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National Rehabilitation Awareness Week: Sept 16-22, 2019

It’s National Rehabilitation Awareness Week! For those seeking to become occupational or physical therapist, this is the week to celebrate the profession and dig a little deeper to consider the values of rehabilitation on those who need it. The National …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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