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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 …

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 …

If you haven’t secured a summer job or internship yet, take a deep breath—you’re not alone. Many college students are still exploring opportunities well into the spring semester, and there are still plenty of ways to make the most of …

Employers are increasingly using skills-based hiring. The top skills sought are: critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. Internships and experiential learning are key ways students build these skills—and often make the difference between equally qualified candidates.

Bottom line: Students need to …

1. Make One Career Action

Spend time each week on one thing: update a resume bullet, practice an intro, save a job/internship, or watch a short career video. Small steps add up.

2. Build One Skill

Choose one skill to …

Curious about Law School?

Please join the Pre-Law advisement team on 1/13/26 to tour New York Law School and enjoy a networking lunch.

Secure your spot by 1/1/26 by emailing Prelaw@albany.edu

Are you looking for seasonal employment? Many seasonal part-time jobs are hiring! Review this article to look at who is hiring and key words to use, how to prepare for the interview, and more.

Seasonal work provides great transferable skills …

The world of work is changing faster than ever. Between AI reshaping industries, flexible work environments, and new definitions of “professionalism,” college students today are entering a whole new career landscape.

The good news? You don’t have to have it …

Starting tomorrow, September 27, 2025, USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages.

What this means & next steps:

Here is additional guidance and information.

This upcoming semester (Spring 2026), applications are now open to the following undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) in any major (for example, we have had Digital Forensics, Business Administration, Accounting, Business Economics, EHC, Cybersecurity, Informatics and Computer Science students in the past). Students  …