Career and Professional
Development

Please encourage students to attend our Industry-Focused career fairs to look at jobs and internships. Some things to note:

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 …

Major: Political Science & Communications

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:

I have spent two spring semesters working full-time while receiving credit; the New York State Assembly internship and the Semester in Washington …

The Advising Career Champions Certificate program will start on 1/7/2026. This challenge would be a great fit for anyone looking to incorporate career topics in their daily interactions with students. New this challenge is navigating AI through the career search …

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

Major: Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:

I have had the privilege of serving as an intern at three different organizations:
1. The Office of Safety and Emergency …

Major: Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:

As a Masters Candidate, my education has been a professional and personal milestone. It helped refine technical skills and created invaluable opportunities …

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 …