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

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.

Application Cafe! April 17

The inaugural application cafe will be Thursday, April 17th 2025 in Career and Professional Development (Science Library G-50). Students can work on internship, lab, graduate school, or part-time job applications with a Career Advisor there to assist with any questions. …

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

Transferring to UAlbany from Hudson Valley Community College was a turning point in my life. At HVCC, I built a foundation through both academic achievement and direct service, helping students and faculty every day. But here at UAlbany, I’ve grown …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Resource Highlight: Big Interview

Interview season is upon us! As students come to you with questions about interviews, did you know you can also refer them to Big Interview? This resource allows students to practice interview and receive feedback, learn interview best practices, and …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Nominate a Career Ready Great Dane to be featured!

Do you know a #CareerReadyGreatDane like Emilio? Nominate them to be featured on our website! Simply fill out this form (or copy into your browser- Career Ready Great Dane Student Submission Form – Career and Professional Development | University at Albany) and …

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

One of my proudest accomplishments during my time here has been completing my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor of biology within three years. Through sites such as Handshake, I was accepted as a Peer Career Advisor (PCA) …

By Emilio-Jose Torres
Emilio-Jose Torres
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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

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)