Drop-ins will resume in the Fall semester
Have a great summer!

To find a job or internship, you must first know what you want and then make a plan to start the search process.

Figure out what you have to offer a company using your skills, knowledge, and experience – these are things you can highlight on your resume.

Once your resume reflects your assets, it’s time to begin the search process. Your searching can include multiple sources:  networking, online job sites, and looking directly on company websites.

Our office is here to help throughout your job or internship planning process! Make an appointment for further assistance in resume critique, networking and/or job/internship search.

In the meantime, don’t worry if you don’t receive an offer right away. Landing a position can take time, patience, and consistency.

Security Alert
As you search for positions, be it part-time, full-time, or internship, please be aware of scams targeting the job-hunting population. For example:
1. A representative from a valid company name may contact you about a job.
2. You do a phone interview, and are told that you are hired.
3. They send you a “bonus” signing check. You are told to provide your name, address, SSN, and banking information (for direct deposit of paycheck). You provide this information.
4. You deposit the check and find out 3-10 days later that the check was fraudulent. Meanwhile, your bank account is cleared out.

Therefore, NEVER give out your social security number and banking information to ANYONE over e-mail or the phone. Please contact us at the Office of Career and Professional Development if you ever have a question about the validity of a job offer, or suspect suspicious activity. We will investigate and let you know our findings.

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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A Quick Checklist for your Internship

Congratulations, you landed an internship! Here’s what you need to know before you get started. 

Set Goals 

Revisit your responsibilities and set goals around what you would like to learn. Whether you are looking forward to developing new skills or …

By Vincia Phillip
Vincia Phillip Assistant Director of Career Education
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Tips for Landing Your First Job in an Uncertain Economy

It’s a tough market, but new or almost grads can take strategic steps to improve their chances while managing stress. Here are some tangible tips:

Job Search Strategies
Building Experience & Skills
Managing Anxiety & Staying Resilient

The final piece …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Interviewing in Tech? All the Tips You Need to Land That Job

Interviewing in tech often involves multiple steps—phone or email screenings, technical assessments, coding challenges, and several rounds of interviews. With tech companies eager to find the right candidates, the process can feel intense and competitive. While they want to see …

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1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222

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