Career Development Blog

November 24, 2020

By: Samantha Fang ’23    Transferable skills are critical when applying to job opportunities, especially if you have limited working experience or are interested in changing careers. Transferable skills are applicable to many different industries and career paths. They can be acquired through school, volunteer work, past employment, or even hobbies! See below for five … Continue reading Top 5 Transferable Skills For Any Industry →

November 11, 2020

By: Anne Hwang ‘23 With the fall semester half-way through and the winter semester quickly approaching, many students have started to ponder about applying for internships for the upcoming months. But where do you start? While many students know about internships, it’s not always easy to find credible internship opportunities. Fortunately for Macaulay students, the … Continue reading Where to Find Career Development News →

November 3, 2020

By: Harleen Ghuman ‘22 Finding a job that is suitable for you is an already difficult process.  But let’s say you have had an eye on a career opportunity, whether it be an internship or an entry full-time. After reviewing the qualifications and researching what qualities they are looking for in a potential candidate, you … Continue reading How to Reverse Job Search →

October 20, 2020

By: Samantha Fang ’23 If you are a good writer and want to share your insights into an industry or have an artistic background, you might want to think about creating a personal website or shareable online portfolio. Personal websites can also be utilized as a blog to showcase your writing skills and knowledge of … Continue reading Personal Branding: “Should I Make A Website?” →

September 21, 2020

By: Anne Hwang ’23 As the fall semester begins remotely, you might find yourself receiving emails one after another, encouraging you to apply for internships. While many internship opportunities may seem intriguing, it’s important to evaluate your situation to see whether or not you are ready to begin interning.    Freshman Year Starting your first … Continue reading When Should You Start Interning? →

August 28, 2020

By: Samantha Fang ‘23   Finding the perfect job or internship opportunity is just half the battle. How can you ensure that you beat the competition and increase your chances of getting contacted for an interview when you apply? One of the biggest factors in this is timing. Timing is crucial in the job search … Continue reading The Importance of Timing in Your Job/Internship Search: 3 Key Factors To Keep In Mind →

August 18, 2020

By: Samantha Fang ‘23   Successfully communicating through email is a critical skill in college and in your career. In the following mini guide, you will learn how to write effective and professional emails. Learn about when email communication is appropriate, email etiquette, all the different parts of an email, ways to make sure your … Continue reading A Mini Guide For Writing Effective Emails →

August 10, 2020

By: Samantha Fang ‘23   What is the difference between a CV (Curriculum Vitae) and a resume? Which one should I have, and when do I use which? Hopefully, this blog post will help clarify any questions you might have about the purpose and use of these two documents. See below for the three main … Continue reading CV vs. Resume: 3 Main Differences →

July 28, 2020

By: Mahir Sadad ‘23 College can be stressful, enlightening, and amazing all at the same time. If you’re like me, we’re always caught in the frenzy of balancing between classes, clubs, and finding opportunities to expand our horizons. I used to swear by a paper planner. If I were to lose anything, it better not … Continue reading Why I use Notion | The Ultimate Digital Planner →

July 23, 2020

By: Samantha Fang ‘23   “Creating purposeful dialogue on race helps us to be better equipped in fighting injustices. Systematic change is necessary in creating the equality that marginalized communities deserve, and educated conversations can be the first steps to making that change.”  — Dwight Smith, Net Impact   While conversations about race and privilege … Continue reading How To Engage In Productive Conversations About Race And Privilege At Work →