Career Development Blog

April 5, 2021

By: Gennady Vulakh ‘22 Having the opportunity to help people get better when they don’t feel well is something many aspire to do. But the wealth of roles in healthcare can overwhelm and confuse those who want to get involved with health professions.    This is made more difficult by admission requirements for the programs … Continue reading Why Should I Attend the Macaulay Pre-Health Graduate School Fair? →

March 31, 2021

By: Anne Hwang ‘23 If you’ve kept up with Macaulay news or emails, then you’ve most likely heard of Career Development’s Industry Talks and Professional Lunch Series before. Both of these events are vital events that are hosted by Career Development year-round, and they can be of great help to students who are interested in … Continue reading What are Industry Talks and the Professional Lunch Series? →

March 23, 2021

Harleen Ghuman ‘22 Networking is a key component in contributing to career success. It is essentially creating long-lasting professional relationships with people you meet during your professional journey. When a lot of people think of networking, they are immediately drawn to networking within their own preferred career industry or specific job function. While it is … Continue reading How to Network out of Your Comfort Zone! →

March 9, 2021

By: Anne Hwang ‘23   As you begin your search for a job or internship, you are bound to come across certain positions that require you to apply via email. When sending an email for a job application, it’s important to structure your email professionally and neatly in order to increase your chances of advancing … Continue reading How (and When) to Send an Email for a Job Application →

March 1, 2021

By: Anne Hwang ‘23   Over the past few months, students have grown accustomed to a new style of learning, interviewing, and even working via virtual platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Blackboard Ultra Collaborate. While there hasn’t been any official CUNY announcement regarding the foreseeable future of the Spring semester, the majority of classes … Continue reading Zoom and Virtual Platform NETiquette →

February 16, 2021

By: Anne Hwang ’23   Let’s dive right in…     Wow, I’m Going to Be Rich “You can make up to $1000 a week…” If you’ve ever opened one of these “assistant” or “secret shopper” job offer emails, you’ve probably seen this sentence before. Yet, if it looks like it’s too good to be … Continue reading How to Avoid Fraudulent Job Offers →

February 8, 2021

By: Samantha Fang ‘23   Whether you need to fix up your resume, practice for an interview, or search for an internship, Macaulay Career Development is your place for all things career-related. (Plus, you have their services for the rest of your life — many CUNY campuses’ don’t offer that!) Their office has all the … Continue reading Macaulay Career Development Office 101 →

January 19, 2021

By: Anne Hwang ‘23   “I’d like to join your LinkedIn network.”   If you have a LinkedIn profile and are an active user, then you’ve probably seen this message before. Frequently, when LinkedIn users are sending out a connection request, many will tend to skip over customizing the invitation note. However, in customizing your … Continue reading 3 Tips on Customizing Your LinkedIn Invitation Note →

December 29, 2020

Harleen Ghuman ‘22   So you decided to read our blog! And probably other blog posts from our site and perhaps on other sites as well. But have you ever thought about blogging yourself? Sure, it seems suitable for those wanting to pursue a path towards the publishing industry and likewise, but blogging can be … Continue reading Benefits in Writing a Blog as a College Student →

December 7, 2020

By: Anne Hwang ‘23 Webinars have truly become the new of learning and networking in 2020. With the transition to online learning and virtual work, webinars have enabled colleges and universities to continue to host career fairs or industry workshops for their students. If you’re familiar with Macaulay’s Career Development office, then you’ve probably heard … Continue reading 3 Tips on Making a Good Impression at Webinars →