Navigating Your Job Search After Graduation

Graduating without a job offer can feel stressful, especially when it seems like your peers already know what comes next. However, many graduates continue their job search after commencement, and not having a position lined up does not mean you …

By Vincia Phillip
Vincia Phillip Assistant Director of Career Education
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Resource Highlight: FOCUS 2!

FOCUS 2 offers assessments in career readiness, self-assessment, career possibilities, and career planning to help students make meaningful strides in identifying majors + careers.

FOCUS 2 can be helpful to guide students who may feel as though they need more support …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Assessible & Inclusive Networking Hour

All industry-focused fairs will have an inclusive & accessible networking hour from 10am-11am. This will create a low-sensory environment with reduced traffic to support students with disabilities and those who prefer a quieter setting.

Some additional tips to help with …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Fall 2026 Industry-Focused Career Fairs

Industry-focused fair season us among us!

Please be sure to share these dates as you meet with students. New this year are our Accessible & Inclusive Networking hour from 10am-11am. This will create a low-sensory environment with reduced traffic to …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Your Guide to Career Fair Success  

Before you head to the career fairs this fall, here are some intentional steps you can take: 

Update your resume 

Make sure your resume is current and ready to share. Need help? Stop by our office to meet with …

By Vincia Phillip
Vincia Phillip Assistant Director of Career Education
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Grounds for Growth: A Career Champions Event

Join the Career Champions team as we play Bingo, sip coffee, and win prizes — all while discovering how you already use the NACE competencies every day! This event is open to all UAlbany faculty, staff, GAs and course instructors!

Come …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Announcing the Summer 2026 Advising Career Champions Challenge!

Our next Advising Career Champions Challenge will run from Monday, August 3rd until Friday, August 14th. The Advising Career Champions Challenge is perfect for UAlbany faculty, course instructors, staff, alums, and graduate assistants who:

-Have frequent 1-1 or small group …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Free Webinar: Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System

Interested in working for New York State? Join the Center for Careers in Government to learn about Civil Service and the NY HELPS program! July 30th at 5PM via Webex

To register click here

You can learn more about Centers …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Career Champions Syllabus Office Hour- July 30th!

Come with all or part of your syllabus to workshop adding Career topics to your course. Open to all course instructors for Fall 2026. Please email sgelfand@albany.edu with any questions!

Can’t make this time work? Please send an email to …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Making the Most of Your Student’s First Year

A Quick Guide for Parents/Families

As your student begins this exciting new chapter, they’ll have opportunities to explore their interests, try new experiences, and start building their own future. One of the best ways you can support their journey is by encouraging them …

By Vincia Phillip
Vincia Phillip Assistant Director of Career Education
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5 Essential Skills to Strengthen this Summer

The summer months are one of the best opportunities to build skills that will set you apart when applying for internships, jobs, and graduate programs. Whether you’re working, taking classes, or exploring other experiences, employers are consistently looking for candidates who demonstrate both technical …

By Vincia Phillip
Vincia Phillip Assistant Director of Career Education
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