Ways the Career and Professional Development Office Can Assist your Student

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Empower Tomorrow’s Leaders at UAlbany

You can play an active role in helping UAlbany students reach their career goals. We believe in the power of networking and the value of connecting students with parents and alumni who can offer support and guidance and expose students …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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7 job search tips for Latinx students, recent grads

For years, many in the United States and other countries used “Hispanic” to refer to people who live in or whose ancestors came from anywhere in Latin America, which is commonly defined as Mexico, Central America, South America, and the …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Timeline for Supporting your Student’s Career Development

When do you start talking with your student about career options? Even in the beginning years of college, it’s helpful to have early conversations with your student about their interests and goals. That will help them identify academic and extracurricular …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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What to Consider When Applying to Graduate School

Applying to a graduate degree program can be both an exciting and challenging process. It is very important to do as much research as you can on the university and program before you begin an application. This all starts on …

By Chloe Glenn
Chloe Glenn Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment
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Learn How to Use Your Interests to Make the Most of Your College Experience

The role of interest in career development can be a good starting point to explore majors and careers. Being interested in your classes, extracurriculars and future jobs can lead to higher levels of:

If you are interested in assessing your …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Classroom Career Support This Semester

As we get the semester started, we wanted to let faculty and staff know that our office is here to help.

Need an Assignment? We’ve Got Your Back

If you are looking to embed career concepts into your classroom, we …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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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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Applications open for U.S. Department of State Virtual Student Federal Service Internships

The Virtual Student Federal Service connects the talents of U.S. citizen college students with the needs of federal agencies. Since 2009, more than 10,000 remote interns have advanced the work of the federal government. The time commitment is about 10 …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Career Champions Challenge receives Outstanding Student Affairs Program award from SUNY

Each year SUNY Administration presents awards for Outstanding Student Affairs programs submitted by campuses across the state.  This year, the UAlbany Career Champions Challenge was one of only 10 recipients statewide.  The UAlbany Career Champions Challenge is an innovative on-line …

By Cathy Parker (She/Her)
Cathy Parker (She/Her) Associate Director of Career Education
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