Undergraduate Career Fair Prep, Interview Prep, Handshake Overview and Resume Drop-Ins Hours:
Monday: 10am-1pm | Tuesday:9:30am-2:00pm | Wednesday: 10am-12pm| Thursday: 12pm-3:30pm |Friday: 10am-1pm

In the classroom
Looking to add career topics to your class?
We can talk to your class about a variety of career related topics.  We have standard topics we cover, such as resume writing and interview preparation, and we can also work with you to create new programs that meet your needs.  Just click on “Request a Workshop Here”

In Office Hours
Advising students with career questions
Working with a student who needs career advice, internship help, or a resume critique?  We can help! This website is a resource for you and your students for career information.  Encourage your students to set their preferences on this site to get the latest information on areas they are interested in.  Also encourage them to make an appointment with a Career Advisor to help them with their career questions and plans.

We are here to help you so please reach out of you need any assistance.

Article:Career Prep When No One Knows What’s Next

Inside Higher Ed’s Colleen Flaherty wrote an article titled “Career Prep When No One Knows What’s Next,” which examines how colleges are preparing students for an uncertain, AI-influenced job market. It covers the importance of experiential learning, sustainable skill-development, building …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Resource Highlight: FOCUS 2!

FOCUS 2 offers assessments in career readiness, self-assessment, career possibilities, and career planning to help students make meaningful strides in identifying majors + careers.

FOCUS 2 can be helpful to guide students who may feel as though they need more support …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Fall 2026 Industry-Focused Career Fairs

Industry-focused fair season us among us!

Please be sure to share these dates as you meet with students. New this year are our Accessible & Inclusive Networking hour from 10am-11am. This will create a low-sensory environment with reduced traffic to …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Grounds for Growth: A Career Champions Event

Join the Career Champions team as we play Bingo, sip coffee, and win prizes — all while discovering how you already use the NACE competencies every day! This event is open to all UAlbany faculty, staff, GAs and course instructors!

Come …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Announcing the Summer 2026 Advising Career Champions Challenge!

Our next Advising Career Champions Challenge will run from Monday, August 3rd until Friday, August 14th. The Advising Career Champions Challenge is perfect for UAlbany faculty, course instructors, staff, alums, and graduate assistants who:

-Have frequent 1-1 or small group …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Featured Resources

The Career and Professional Development team is proud to support faculty as they work to incorporate career topics into the …

The National Association of College and Employers (NACE) came up with a list of eight Career Readiness Competencies that employers …

CPD Service Hours

Monday 9:00 - 5:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday 9:00 - 5:00
Friday 9:00 - 5:00