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How to Best Position Yourself to Get a Job in a New Field

How to Best Position Yourself to Get a Job in a New Field

Over my years as a career advisor at the Graduate Center, I’ve worked with a number of students aspiring to reinvent themselves professionally—to find a new career in a field that is closer to their hearts and more suited to their interests. Here are some steps you could take to make yourself more competitive and get your foot in the door of a new career.
Finding Jobs at CUNY

Finding Jobs at CUNY

By Jack Devine Are you a student looking for work at CUNY? This can feel overwhelming, as CUNY can be difficult to navigate. It’s a large and complex system. There’s… Read the rest
Academics on the Airwaves

Academics on the Airwaves

Public speaking is a critical skill for aspiring doctoral candidates to further build their resume. Community radio stations offer a space that both academics in training and professors can share their work on a platform that reaches a widespread audience.
Lessons from Career Panels and Employer Info Sessions

Lessons from Career Panels and Employer Info Sessions

Career panels and employer info sessions provide guidance on pursuing different careers as well as opportunities for students to connect with potential employers. Our fall 2021 slate of events got specific with tips for networking while tapping into new ideas around thinking creatively in your job search. Read on for three highlights.
Jobs in the Labor Movement

Jobs in the Labor Movement

Do you have a passion for social and economic justice? Do you want to be on the front lines of activism? If so, consider a career in the Labor Movement.
Chemistry at the Advanced Science Research Center (feat. Jiye Son)

Chemistry at the Advanced Science Research Center (feat. Jiye Son)

Jiye Son graduated from the CUNY Graduate Center's Chemistry Program in 2019 with a PhD in Nanotechnology and Materials Chemistry. She is now the Associate Director for the Nanoscience Initiative and the ASRC Sensor CAT at the Grad Center's own Advanced Science Research Center.
Action Verbs for Your Resume

Action Verbs for Your Resume

Action verbs (sometimes called dynamic verbs) are what start off each bullet point on your resume. They create a detailed picture of your work experience and skills, and they establish a confident tone for your resume.
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