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Graduate Students

Welcome UAlbany Graduate Students!

The Career and Professional Development office provides a wide range of services and resources to support our grad students. From exploring careers options, to helping you leverage your advanced skills and expertise, to crafting a targeted resume or CV, the staff are here to help in your career growth and development.

To make an appointment to meet with a career staff person, please visit Handshake.

34 Sample Questions to Ask During a Full-Time Job Interview

Unsure how to respond when an interviewer asks “Do you have any questions for me?” Click the link to read thoughtful answers to that question:  https://joinhandshake.com/blog/students/34-sample-questions-to-ask-during-a-full-time-job-interview/

By Jessica Pugliese (she/her)
Jessica Pugliese (she/her) Career Advisor
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How to create and benefit from your own internship

Don’t see what you want on a job board? Here’s how to cultivate the opportunity you want and use the contacts you make to further your academic and professional career.

As a college student looking for an internship, you don’t …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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7 Questions to Ask Yourself That Are More Important Than “What’s My Passion?”

If you’re a millennial or a Gen Z’er, you’ve probably been taught that the key element to choosing a career involves “discovering your passions.” Perhaps a counselor, teacher, or parent has even told you that “if you love what you …

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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The Best Part-Time Jobs for Grad Students

Some students may need to work while in grad school for living expenses. Others start working in positions that are related to their degree to get a career head-start. See what jobs are ideal for current graduate students. Full article …

By Jessica Pugliese (she/her)
Jessica Pugliese (she/her) Career Advisor
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How to Pay for Grad School

How To Pay For Grad School

By:  Kat Tretina,  Rachel Witkowski

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/how-to-pay-for-grad-school/

By Jessica Pugliese (she/her)
Jessica Pugliese (she/her) Career Advisor
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If you would like to request a Career and Professional Development Workshop, please do so here.

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Contact & Location

Phone
(518) 437-4900
Address

Science Library - G50
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222

CPD Service Hours

Monday 8:30 - 4:00
Tuesday 8:30 - 4:00
Wednesday 8:30 - 4:00
Thursday 8:30 - 4:00
Friday 8:30 - 4:00