Career & Professional Goals for 2023

As we head into a new year, it’s a great time to think about what goals you’d like to accomplish in your professional journey. Here are some examples of career goals you can start crushing in 2023:

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By Jessica Pugliese (she/her)
Jessica Pugliese (she/her) Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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STEM Related Opportunities!

For those pursuing STEM related careers, take a look at these awesome opportunities coming up to keep building up your experiences and skills!

By Megumi Kim (she/her)
Megumi Kim (she/her)
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Maureen Mansfield Women’s Empowerment Series: Trilateral (U.S., Japan, South Korea) Youth Empowerment Program

The Trilateral Youth Empowerment Program aims to build more inclusive democracies in Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United States (U.S.). The program provides a space for those who identify as college-age women (ages 18-24) and the opportunity …

By Megumi Kim (she/her)
Megumi Kim (she/her)
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The Virtual Institute of Cyber Operation and Research (VICOR) Applications – Due January 5th!

Looking for an an amazing scholarship and professional development opportunity that’s open to ALL undergraduate students in ALL majors?

The Virtual Institute of Cyber Operation and Research (VICOR) is a $1.5 million Department of Defense (DoD) funded initiative between UAlbany …

By Megumi Kim (she/her)
Megumi Kim (she/her)
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EY Trajectory Program – Applications Due January 6th!

Are you are interested into going into cyber advisory / IT risk assurance / audit / forensic tech consulting? If so, apply to the EY Trajectory Program! This SPRING 2023 program is OPEN TO ALL undergraduate students (freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors) in ANY MAJOR!!

By Megumi Kim (she/her)
Megumi Kim (she/her)
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We Asked ChatGPT to Write Resumes and Cover Letters. Here’s What It Got Right (and Wrong)

You’ve probably heard the buzz about ChatGPT and all the wild conversations and creations it’s producing. While it’s a fun diversion in the middle of an otherwise dull day, are there any practical applications for ChatGPT — like having it …

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Get Featured on our Great Dane Job and Internship Wall

The Office of Career and Professional Development will be featuring 20-30 students and recent alumni to be featured on our “Great Wall of Success.” Each feature will highlight that student/alumni’s recent or current job or internship as well as advice …

By Lizzy Doyle (she/her)
Lizzy Doyle (she/her) Assistant Director for Employer Relations
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Looking for Research or Internship Opportunities? Check out the Summer Opportunities Pop-In TODAY 12/6 (Tues) @ the Campus Center!

Looking for ways to build up your resume this summer, but not sure how? “Pop-in” to chat with the staff members from the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (CURCE) and the Center for Experiential Education TODAY, Tuesday, December …

By Megumi Kim (she/her)
Megumi Kim (she/her)
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How to Accept a Job Offer (With Examples)

You got the job! Before you throw caution to the wind and start celebrating, you’ll need to formally accept your offer. This may involve negotiating the terms of the offer, signing an official offer, and sending a formal acceptance letter …

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Professional Career Opportunities(PCO) Exam Announcement

Attention Seniors and Graduate students!

Interested in working for NYS government in the future? If you are finishing your degree by June 30, 2023 (or already have it), then you will want to take this exam!  

FInd out more here:

By Vincia Phillip (She,Her)
Vincia Phillip (She,Her) Assistant Director of Career Education
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