Tips for Landing Your First Job in an Uncertain Economy

It’s a tough market, but new or almost grads can take strategic steps to improve their chances while managing stress. Here are some tangible tips:

Job Search Strategies
Building Experience & Skills
Managing Anxiety & Staying Resilient

The final piece …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Make the Most of your Summer: It’s Not Too Late to Land an Opportunity!

Summer is around the corner, and many students find themselves asking: “Is it too late to find an internship, job, or meaningful experience for the summer? ” The answer: Absolutely not!

1. Explore Late-Stage Internship and Job Openings

Many …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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5 Questions with a Career Champion- Zachary Desjardins

Welcome to our monthly segment of 5 Questions with a Career Champions Challenge Finisher! Each month, we will talk to a Career Champions Challenge Finisher and share their wisdom.

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Summer job fair- April 16th!

Are you working with a student who is seeking summer employment? Refer them to the summer job fair! This is a great way for them to gain transferrable skills and make money!

Summer Job Fair in the ETEC Building, on …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Application Cafe! April 17

The inaugural application cafe will be Thursday, April 17th 2025 in Career and Professional Development (Science Library G-50). Students can work on internship, lab, graduate school, or part-time job applications with a Career Advisor there to assist with any questions. …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Enas is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Transferring to UAlbany from Hudson Valley Community College was a turning point in my life. At HVCC, I built a foundation through both academic achievement and direct service, helping students and faculty every day. But here at UAlbany, I’ve grown …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Resource Highlight: Big Interview

Interview season is upon us! As students come to you with questions about interviews, did you know you can also refer them to Big Interview? This resource allows students to practice interview and receive feedback, learn interview best practices, and …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Nominate a Career Ready Great Dane to be featured!

Do you know a #CareerReadyGreatDane like Emilio? Nominate them to be featured on our website! Simply fill out this form (or copy into your browser- Career Ready Great Dane Student Submission Form – Career and Professional Development | University at Albany) and …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Indigo is a Career Ready Great Dane!

One of my proudest accomplishments during my time here has been completing my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor of biology within three years. Through sites such as Handshake, I was accepted as a Peer Career Advisor (PCA) …

By Emilio-Jose Torres
Emilio-Jose Torres
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5 Questions with a Career Champions Challenge Finisher! February: Sam Friedman

Welcome to our monthly segment of 5 Questions with a Career Champions Challenge Finisher! Each month, we will talk to a Career Champions Challenge Finisher and share their wisdom.

What is your name/title:

Samantha Friedman 

Professor and Internship Director of …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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