Prospective Students

It is never too soon for new students to start working with the Office of Career and Professional Development. We can help you plan to make the most of your college experience. If you aren’t sure what to major in or what career to pursue, we can help you explore the options. If you know what you want to do, we can help you build a plan to be prepared to start strong after graduation.

Once you start at the University at Albany, you will be able to;

Meet with a career advisor
Attend a career fair
Have a Peer Career Advisor critique your resume?
Explore Handshake to look for jobs and Internships

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TheDream.US Scholarship Applications are Open!

Have you heard about TheDream.US Scholarship?

If you or someone you may know identify as a youth without permanent legal status (with or without DACA or Temporary Protected Status), you’ve entered the U.S. before the age of 16 and before …

By Megumi Kim (she/her)

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 …

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Why high school and college students should volunteer

In addition to the benefits to society and the personal well-being of the person who volunteers, there are also tangible career benefits when you volunteer. You get experience and are able to communicate to prospective employers that you have a …

By College Recruiter