During the summer, our office will be open virtually on Mondays and Fridays
Drop-ins will resume in the Fall semester
Have a great summer!

Networking is hard. We get it. It takes guts to put yourself out there. But, the Office of Career and Professional Development can help!

What is networking?
Networking is the act of establishing connections with peers, industry leaders, professors, etc.for the purpose of adding and expanding your professional circle.

Why is networking important?
It helps you hear tips and gain advice from industry leaders and peers. Networking is a mutual relationship; the advise recipient gains valuable information to aid in their career planning and the advice giver is able to give back to their community in a meaningful way.

  • 4 Tips for Networking

    1. Learn about who you are and what you want. Create an elevator pitch with basic information like your name, major, career interest(s).
    2. Find out ways to network. Build a LinkedIn page with a professional photo and your resume. Become part of an organization or club to meet like minded people and add to your experiences.
    3. Make sure your documents are ready. Have your resume updated and reviewed so it's ready to be sent to a contact, if needed.
    4. Practice! Networking is a skill. The more you do, the less awkward it can be.

A Parents’ and Families Guide to Career Development

The most valuable things parents and families can do to help a student with career planning are:

Here are eight more things you can do to help:

1. Encourage your child to visit the career center (and you go too!)

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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How to Talk About Your Summer Job (Even If It’s Not ‘Career Related’)

Not every job has to match your ultimate career goals to be valuable. In fact, those summer jobs — scooping ice cream, lifeguarding, stocking shelves or camp counselor — build skills employers really care about. The trick? Knowing how to talk (and …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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4 Proven Strategies to Dominate Your Next Career Fair

It’s officially the start of the semester and career fair season. Below are 4 ways to make the most of your time at upcoming career fairs, and ultimately land a new contact, internship, or job:

By exuding a great attitude, …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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A Beginner’s Guide to Networking

Want to start networking or refine your networking skills? Check out this great article published by Harvard Business Review!

https://hbr.org/2023/03/a-beginners-guide-to-networking

By Gretchen Olson
Gretchen Olson
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Spring 2025 Industry Focused Fair- Save the date + Assignment ideas

Spring semester is notorious for students applying to jobs and internships. Save the dates for our industry focused fairs for when you meet with students! Additionally, as you build your Spring syllabus, consider including a career fair assignment! Check out …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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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 am - 4:00 pm (virtual)
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (virtual)