Career Development Blog

October 20, 2021

By Sebastian Leung ’21   Did you know that Macaulay offers internships to its students? They’re flexible, paid, and offer a wonderful amount of experience in the various departments at Macaulay. So what exactly is it like to intern at Macaulay? Well I’ve interned at Macaulay for three semester and I asked several other interns … Continue reading What it’s Like to Intern at Macaulay? →

October 14, 2021

By: Michael Tamsuriyamit ‘23   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1-in-4 adults in the United States live with a disability.   Despite this statistic, many people choose to keep conversations about their disability to themselves. When it comes to work, opening up about one’s disability can be extremely rewarding, … Continue reading A Resource Guide for People with Disabilities in the Workplace →

July 13, 2021

By: Michael Tamsuriyamit ‘23   The act of negotiating is a skill that can be applied to many different aspects of life. In fact, it is more than just bargaining – it involves finding common ground/interest by promoting productive discourse between two or more parties.   In the world of work, negotiation can happen when … Continue reading The Inside Scoop: How to Negotiate a Job Offer →

By: Michael Tamsuriyamit ‘23 Building your resume is one of the most important parts of the job application process.  Your resume is a mini portfolio, bundled on a piece of paper that you have on standby ready for a job recruiter. Your resume is also a constant work in progress. Throughout life, you will gain … Continue reading Resume 101: Its Main Components and Some General Advice →

June 30, 2021

By: Michael Tamsuriyamit ‘23   Have you ever left an interview feeling confident about the conversation you had with a job recruiter, only to have them never contact you afterwards?   In a time when people are mostly getting hired and recruited online, ghosting has unfortunately become a common experience for many job applicants. Especially … Continue reading Ghosting from Employers: Why it Happens and What to Do Afterwards →

June 15, 2021

By: Michael Tamsuriyamit ‘23   As the country slowly starts to reopen and return to normalcy, many people may be working from home for the very last time. While stuck at home, many have found it difficult to stay as productive as they were in the workplace before the pandemic. Now that it’s summer, some … Continue reading How To Stay Productive While Still Working From Home →

By: Anne Hwang ‘23   From BarkBox to Bloomberg, you’ll find plenty of businesses and companies within New York City that represent both startups and corporations. While it’s often easy to pick out which companies are which, you may not necessarily understand the differences between the way in which these companies operate and what it’s … Continue reading Differences between Corporate and Startup Companies →

By: Michael Tamsuriyamit ’23   With Pride Month fully underway, it is important now more than ever that people work to support members of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether it’s at school or at work, measures can be taken by both colleagues and employers to ensure that everyone is treated the same, regardless of one’s gender … Continue reading How to Support The LGBTQ+ Community in the Workplace →

May 25, 2021

By: Anne Hwang ‘23   What is Imposter Syndrome  There’s an imposter among us! As we work our way through finals, and approach summer internships or programs, you might find yourself doubting yourself. What if I’m not smart enough? What if I’m not right for the internship? You get the point— the list goes on. … Continue reading 3 Tips on How to Cope with Imposter Syndrome →

May 11, 2021

By: Anne Hwang ’23 If you’re currently searching for an internship, program, or job position, then you’ve likely come across an application that has “cover letter” listed as one of its requirements. So what exactly is a cover letter?   What is a Cover Letter? A cover letter, also known as a covering letter or … Continue reading What is a Cover Letter? →