Career Development Blog

September 12, 2019

By: Claire Ng     When you think of hackers you probably picture a dark room filled with a number of computers with strange encryptions running along the screens while a hooded figure typing away. You don’t need to be a genius to learn computer programming! A perfect way to introduce yourself to this skill … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss the CUNY Hackathon →

September 4, 2019

(not exactly this kind of Vault…. but it will open your eyes to Career Secrets)   By: Kristy Wu   First off, what is Vault? Vault is an online resource where Macaulay students can access Career Data and in-depth information about a specific industry or profession for FREE. It is a unique way for you … Continue reading 3 Tips to Jumpstart Your Career With Vault →

May 22, 2019

By: Sebastian Leung Let us first talk about what ATS is and how it works   ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System, and is a tool used by many corporations to assist them with the hiring process. It usually functions by searching for keywords, such as skills,  past employers, or schools on your resume. Because … Continue reading How to Beat the ATS →

By: Marie-Elise Milius     “When  you look good, you feel good. Confidence with what you’re wearing is very important. If you feel good, you will always perform your best without worrying about everything.” –  Maria Sharapova   We’ve all heard there are work appropriate clothes and clothes for social outings. But, why not try … Continue reading Spice Up Your Professional Attire →

May 13, 2019

By: Sebastian Leung   Skills2Succeed Academy is a wonderful tool that offers great advice on careers, from all things like starting your job search or advancing in your job. Read on to learn about what exactly the academy is, how to use it, and why you should take advantage of this great site, even if … Continue reading Skills2Succeed Academy | A Virtual Career Development Tool →

May 7, 2019

By: Marie-Elise Milius The sun is out, the weather is warm, the trees are blooming and we are nearing the end of the semester.  Do not let the temptations of the nice weather stray you away from finishing the semester off strong.   Here are some tips that I use when studying to help improve … Continue reading Finish off Strong: Studying for Finals →

April 17, 2019

By: Marie-Elise Milius Procrastination is a major factor of stress and anxiety in students and adults. Why do we wait so long to complete assignments given to us with plenty of notice? Typically, it is due to our lack of self discipline. This is a common issue I face when working on school work. With … Continue reading 4 Tips to Stop Procrastinating →

April 9, 2019

By: Sebastian Leung Some people are born knowing what they want to do. They want to become a doctor because they like working in science, or maybe they enjoy numbers and want to become accountants. Some people have a life-changing moment where they suddenly realize what they want to pursue as a career, and set … Continue reading 4 Common Mistakes People Make When Choosing Careers (And how to avoid them!) →

April 5, 2019

By: Marie-Elise Milius As we have finished midterms and are counting the days till Spring Break, you realize you haven’t made plans for the glorious week! But now Spring Break is around the corner, what are you going to do? Well here are some suggestions to have a stress-less, YET productive break.     Catch … Continue reading 6 Tips on How to be Productive During Spring Break →

April 3, 2019

By: Marie-Elise Milius   Mornings are rough, especially when our beds are so warm and comfortable. However the sun rises whether you care for the morning hours or not. To discover tips that will increase productivity in your morning routine for your college and professional careers, keep reading:   Get Enough Sleep Look, we want … Continue reading Tips for a More Productive Morning →