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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How to Attend Grad School with a Full-Time Job

So you’ve decided that you’re ready to make your next move and start a graduate degree program—but your days are already packed with full-time work commitments. You may be wondering, “Can I really manage grad school and continue to work …

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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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College Nannies & Tutors Recruitment & Pizza!!

College Nannies and Sitters will be hosting a recruitment event for the Human Servies and Education Community on September 25th from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm in the Vitale Skills Lab (located in MH). These are great opportunities, especially if …

By Allen Rossetti
Allen Rossetti Senior Career Coach
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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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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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A Hiring Manager Talks About the Best Resume he has seen in 20 years

Writing a resume can be a tricky task for many students. A Google search will yield several different templates. Here in the Career Professional Development office, our suggested format was developed using feedback that we received from both employers and …

By Allen Rossetti
Allen Rossetti Senior Career Coach
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National Intern Day

Whooo hoooo! It’s time to celebrate because its National Intern Day!!!

July 25th is Intern’s Day created by the company WayUp who believes in honoring and recognizing the “future leaders of the world – INTERNS!!” This does not mean interns around …

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