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 get started, schedule an appointment in EAB/Navigate.
Major: Environmental and Sustainable Engineering
Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:
I’ve held two internships at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation while balancing graduate studies which helps with time management, discipline and …
Major: Psychology
Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:
This past fall, I was elected as a Student Association Senator representing my residential quad where I advocate for student interests in university meetings and …
If you haven’t secured a summer job or internship yet, take a deep breath—you’re not alone. Many college students are still exploring opportunities well into the spring semester, and there are still plenty of ways to make the most of …
Major: Digital Forensics
Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:
My growth began through hands on experiences that closely aligned with my field of study, information security. Working with UAlbany’s ITS as a Field …
Employers are increasingly using skills-based hiring. The top skills sought are: critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. Internships and experiential learning are key ways students build these skills—and often make the difference between equally qualified candidates.
Bottom line: Students need to …
If you would like to request a Career and Professional Development Workshop, please do so here.
Use this guide to learn how to set up your profile in Handshake. It also show you how to search …
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Instructions for creating a Handshake …
