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.

Davon is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Hi, my name is Davon Johnson. I am completing my final year at UA, majoring in business economics. Throughout my academic and professional career, I have actively sought opportunities within the financial and risk management industries. Since my freshman summer, …

By Emilio-Jose Torres
Emilio-Jose Torres
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5 Questions with a Career Champions Challenge Finisher! February: Diane Dreifuss

Welcome to our monthly segment of 5 Questions with a Career Champions Challenge Finisher! Each month, we will talk to a Career Champions Challenge Finisher and share their wisdom.

What is your name/title:

Diane Dreifuss Assistant Director of Club Sports …

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

As a transfer student, I was unknown to all the resources and opportunities here at the university. I learned about Handshake and also enrolled in the Goldman Sachs Career Readiness Institute program here on campus. Using all those resources, I …

By Emilio-Jose Torres
Emilio-Jose Torres
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A Beginner’s Guide to Networking

Want to start networking or refine your networking skills? Check out this great article published by Harvard Business Review!

https://hbr.org/2023/03/a-beginners-guide-to-networking

By Gretchen Olson
Gretchen Olson
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Congratulations to our newest Career Champions Challenge finishers!

Congratulations to our four newest Career Champions Challenge finishers for January 2025! These Career Champions participated in our synchronous challenge starting on January 6, 2025.

La-Meik Taylor– Senior Technical Assistance and Training Specialist, Youth Justice Institute
Patricia Gettings, PhD

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

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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 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.