Career Development Blog

April 1, 2019

By: Alzina Fok Stress is an inevitable part of our everyday lives. But it doesn’t have to always interfere with your life and productivity. Here are some strategies to help you manage stress and live a productive and meaningful life.   Take a short break and try these relaxing activities   Yoga and Exercise Nature … Continue reading Tips for Stress Management →

March 25, 2019

By: Marie-Elise Milius     Managing your money is not fun but is a beneficial element to saving money. As college students, we tend to make purchases very often. Eating out often, text-books, shopping for superfluous items and extra-curricular activities all add up. Sometimes we spend more than we notice.   Check out these tips to … Continue reading Saving Money in College: Start Now for the Future →

February 25, 2019

by: Marie-Elise Milius “Can you please walk me through your resume?”, Gianina Chrisman, the Associate Director of Career Development at the Macaulay Honors College asked me during my interview for the Career Development Internship at Macaulay.   But what does it really mean to walk an interviewer through your resume…Let’s Break it Down!   First, … Continue reading Can you please walk me through your resume? →

February 20, 2019

By: Alzina Fok Traveling and exploring other parts of the world are no doubt on many people’s bucket list. As students, however, we can do more than just traveling. Studying abroad is an excellent opportunity for you to learn many new skills and knowledge while embarking on these new adventures. It offers the chance for … Continue reading A Guide to Study Abroad →

February 7, 2019

By: Sebastian Leung Perhaps you’ve read the blog post about becoming a LinkedIn expert and you’ve followed all the steps. Your LinkedIn profile is looking nice and professional, and you’re making new connections every day. But one of the things that is often overlooked, regardless of how awesome your profile may look, is the headshot. … Continue reading The Importance of a Good LinkedIn Headshot →

By: Marie-Elise Milius Trying to stay organized this semester?  Working on your time-management skills? Kick off the year with a handy planner to stay on top of all your responsibilities! Let’s face it we all have participated in an leisurely activity when we had homework due at 11:59. We often tell ourselves, “Oh, i’ll start it … Continue reading Stay on top of tasks with a Planner! →

January 11, 2019

By: Megan Manlunas Everyone in college stresses the importance of networking.  Networking is the opportunity to establish mutually beneficial relationships with the people you meet. You want to be able to offer something to someone you network with, and in the future they may have something for you. There are networking opportunities everywhere, not just … Continue reading Networking Is (not) Scary →

January 10, 2019

By: Sebastian Leung The semester is ending, and you’re probably applying for summer internships or full-time jobs. We all know the tedious process of applying to different jobs. After awhile it can be tough to keep track of what we’ve applied to, which ones we really want, and which ones we actually have a chance … Continue reading Organizing and Maintaining Your Job/Internship Search →

December 17, 2018

By: Kristy Wu When it comes to networking events and interviews, cultivating your elevator pitch is critical in making good impressions to professionals. Why? Because your elevator pitch is one way in demonstrating your communication and interpersonal skills. No matter what profession, employers look for excellent communicators that put a face to the person’s resume … Continue reading Cultivating an Elevator Pitch for College Students →

by: Elaine Lee Just because break is beginning and the new year is approaching, doesn’t mean you have to be trapped at home sitting on your couch. There are numerous ways you can learn outside the classroom and still enjoy your break. Here are a few reasons why you should be learning outside of school: … Continue reading New Year, New You! →