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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Internship at Make-A-Wish!

Do you want an internship?

Do you want to make a difference in children’s lives?

Then the Wish Granting Intake & Assessment Internship in NYC at Make-A-Wish might be for you!

Read on to find out more about the position.

By Allen Rossetti
Allen Rossetti Senior Career Coach
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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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Job Interviews on Campus? Yes!

On Campus Interviews!

Wednesday, November 13th.  1:00-4:00 pm, 30 minute slots available.

What jobs are being interviewed for?

Shrub Oak International School is a world-class, private special education boarding and day school for autism spectrum disorder education.

They are hiring …

By Sara Shepherd
Sara Shepherd Director, Employer Relations
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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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“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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