Career Development Blog

March 12, 2024

by Maria Eduarda Oliveira de Sousa ’26 In the modern world it is almost impossible not to be involved in the dozens of social media platforms that bombard us with media every single day. Spending time on social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok can become highly addictive and even detrimental to our … Continue reading Navigating Social Media: Balancing Connection and Productivity →

October 3, 2023

The Power of Bilingualism  By Evelia Romero Marin ‘ 26 Coming from an immigrant family, my first language was Spanish. As the years passed and I started attending school, I began to primarily communicate in English. Despite the change, I still continued to speak Spanish to my parents at home.  However, there were instances in … Continue reading The Power of Bilingualism →

August 18, 2023

The Power of Bilingualism  By Evelia Romero Marin ‘ 26   Coming from an immigrant family, my first language was Spanish. As the years passed, and I started attending school, I began to primarily communicate in English. Despite the change, I still continued to speak Spanish to my parents at home.  However, there were also … Continue reading The Power of Bilingualism →

August 14, 2023

Living Left Handed In A Right Handed World  By: Saam Ahmed ’26 Hunter College In a world predominantly designed for right-handed people, emerged the need for a day to celebrate the ten percent of the population who are left-handed. On August 13th, we celebrate National Left Handers Day,  giving the opportunity to shed light on … Continue reading Living Left Handed In A Right Handed World →

May 22, 2023

So, Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years? 4 Guiding Points to Help You Tackle This Question By: Samantha Fang ’23   “So, where do you see yourself in 5 years?”   While this is one of the most common interview questions used by hiring managers, it can also be one of the most … Continue reading So, Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years? 4 Guiding Points to Help You Tackle This Question →

Championing Inclusive Language in the Workplace By: Maria Jose Larrea ‘23 More than ever, we are witnessing a diversification of the workforce. Recruiters are increasingly on the lookout for fresh talents of culturally diverse backgrounds and experiences, hoping to hire promising creatives with novel ideas to augment their company’s reach and influence on its corresponding … Continue reading Championing Inclusive Language in the Workplace →

October 14, 2022

By Stephanie Montalvo ‘ 19   My name is Stephanie Montalvo and I am hard of hearing. I lost my hearing at a very young age but I was never apprehensive about it. This all changed when I started working at a preschool.     I have always known that I wanted to be a … Continue reading My Disability Employment Story →

August 19, 2022

By: Michael Tamsuriyamit ‘23   Imagine this: you’re a new job applicant who has just been accepted to three out of five job opportunities you applied to for the summer. Concerned you weren’t going to get in anywhere, you were over the moon about your job offers, but the joy is short-lived. You start to … Continue reading Job Hunting 101: How to Handle Multiple Job Offers →

January 28, 2022

Watching these 50 tips will help you understand key things you must do to get your dream job. The more tips you make use of the more likely you will succeed. Also, be sure to access the resources of Macaulay’s Career Development Office, including working with staff to review your resume and cover letter, answer … Continue reading 50 Tips to Get Your Dream Job →

November 8, 2021

By: Michael Tamsuriyamit ‘23   For many people, the first job they land isn’t necessarily the job they will have for the rest of their lives. In fact, their first may be one of many throughout their professional career.   Over time, people gain valuable work experiences and skills from their job, which can start … Continue reading The Two Weeks’ Notice: How to Professionally Quit Your Job →