Job Search Depression | How to Cope and Keep the Faith

Illustration by Marian Blair

Looking for a job can be a challenge, even in the best circumstances. When you put in a lot of time and effort and don’t immediately see the results you hoped for, you may start to …

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How to Use Personality Type to Find a Career You Love

Sometimes it takes time to find a career you love. If yours doesn’t feel right, now might be the best time to make a change for the better. Over 40% of the global workforce is on the brink of resigning, …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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20+ Cities Where Women, Under 30, Out-Earn Men

Research shows younger Millennials and Gen Z women in certain cities out-earn their male counterparts. See Forbes article for more:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenamcgregor/2022/03/28/women-under-30-are-out-earning-menor-at-least-reaching-pay-parity-in-these-22-cities/?sh=11cd4b79703a

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Overview of Application Process for Medical, Dental, and Optometry Schools

Thinking about Medical, Dental or Optometry Schools? Please mark your calendar for a pre-health workshop on the application process for medical, dental and optometry schools for the 2022-2023 cycle. Important updates, timeline and procedures will be reviewed.

Time: Apr 4, …

By Megumi Kim (she/her)
Megumi Kim (she/her)
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7 Company Green Flags for Job Seekers

Many times, we’re told to be aware of the bad things while job searching (A.K.A red flags). What about positive traits to notice within a company – or, green flags? The following is an article from Handshake that details 7 …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Make the Most of your Summer!

Are you looking for a summer position? Companies like Great Escape and SPAC are hiring thousands for jobs over the summer.

https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/Great-Escape-SPAC-are-hiring-for-the-summer-17009871.php

Summer employment is a great way to work on competencies such as communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills.

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Join Middle Earth or Project SHAPE! Applications DUE APRIL 15!

Do you want to help people?  Do you want real-world experience that can help you get into graduate school or land a job after graduation?  Do you need clinical hours for medical school?  Do you want to join a community …

By Megumi Kim (she/her)
Megumi Kim (she/her)
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Legal Hand Call-In Services Volunteer Opportunity

An opportunity to volunteer at Legal Hand!

“At Legal Hand Call-In Centers, trained community Volunteers, who are not lawyers, provide free information, assistance and referrals to help them resolve issues that affect their daily lives, and prevent problems from turning …

By Megumi Kim (she/her)
Megumi Kim (she/her)
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Inaugural Pre-Physical Therapist Club Meeting – Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 23!

The first ever Pre-Physical Therapist Club Meeting will be occurring tomorrow, Wednesday, March 23 in the Catskill Building, Room 387 at 7:00 p.m.! Come and check it out!

By Megumi Kim (she/her)
Megumi Kim (she/her)
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A Guide to Changing Careers

What do you want to be when you grow up?  We change our answer as we get older.  As kids, we went from wanting to be cowboys to then changing our answers to include police officers, astronauts, and rocket scientists. …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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