The Office of Career and Professional Development will be closed on Monday, January 12th for a Student Affairs and Enrollment retreat.

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.

Advising Career Champions Challenge- Starts 1/7/2026

The Advising Career Champions Certificate program will start on 1/7/2026. This challenge would be a great fit for anyone looking to incorporate career topics in their daily interactions with students. New this challenge is navigating AI through the career search …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Liam is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Major: Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:

I have had the privilege of serving as an intern at three different organizations:
1. The Office of Safety and Emergency …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Amanda is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Major: Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:

As a Masters Candidate, my education has been a professional and personal milestone. It helped refine technical skills and created invaluable opportunities …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Applying for a Federal Position? New Resume Requirements

Starting tomorrow, September 27, 2025, USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages.

What this means & next steps:

Here is additional guidance and information.

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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NACE Career Competency of the Month- Communication

The NACE Career Competienes are a nationally recognized and adopted framework to prepare graduates for workpalce success in their chosen careers. Each month, we will highlight a Career Competency and how you can use it in your work.

This month, …

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 …

Career Readiness Competencies

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

Contact & Location

Phone
(518) 437-4900
Address

Science Library - G50
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222

CPD Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Undergraduate Resume Drop-ins
Monday 9:00 - 5:00 1:00-4:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00 1:00-4:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 5:00 1:00-4:00
Thursday 9:00 - 5:00 1:00-4:00
Friday 9:00 - 5:00