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Getting Started with Career Exploration

Getting Started with Career Exploration

As they near graduation, many graduate students are left wondering, “What can I do with my degree?” While it may be hard to come up with an immediate answer, there are steps you can take to begin exploring the types of careers you might enjoy.
Psychology at Robinhood (feat. Evan Dawson)

Psychology at Robinhood (feat. Evan Dawson)

Evan Dawson received her PhD in Psychology with a concentration in Experimental Psychology and Law from the Graduate Center. She is now a Senior UX Researcher at Robinhood. 
10 Common Cover Letter Mistakes

10 Common Cover Letter Mistakes

Alongside your resume, your cover letter is one of the most important parts of your job application. Here are 10 common cover letter mistakes to avoid.
How to Write a Cover Letter

How to Write a Cover Letter

Alongside your resume, your cover letter is one of the most important parts of your job application. In a cover letter, you will expand on the skills you identify in your resume, providing concrete examples of how you’ve put them into action.
6 Easy Ways to Activate Your Network

6 Easy Ways to Activate Your Network

Networking might be the best way to find out about different career paths and ultimately secure a position. This blog post will identify a few easy ways by which you can begin to activate your network.
How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation

How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation

Many graduate students may feel hesitant about reaching out to advisors and supervisors for letters of recommendation; however, there are things you can do to help keep the process smooth and painless for both you and your recommenders.
Making the Most of Twitter

Making the Most of Twitter

Social media can play an important role in your job search. Maintaining a professional Twitter account can help you network, build your brand, and find out about job opportunities.
Disclosing Disability in the Workplace

Disclosing Disability in the Workplace

According to the ADA, a person is not required to disclose a disability either during the interview process or as an employee until an accommodation is needed. If you don’t need an accommodation, it’s also perfectly fine to never disclose at all.
How to Talk to Employers at a Career Fair

How to Talk to Employers at a Career Fair

To make the most of a career fair, you should have a clear plan as to how you’ll speak with potential employers. This means knowing what kinds of questions to ask, as well as how to market yourself so that the representative has a clear sense of your value.
French at Skurnik Wines & Spirits (feat. Lauren Reches)

French at Skurnik Wines & Spirits (feat. Lauren Reches)

Lauren Reches earned her PhD in French from the Graduate Center. She is currently the National Sales Director at Skurnik Wine & Spirits, an alcohol import and distribution company headquartered in NYC.
CVs vs. Resumes

CVs vs. Resumes

It’s important that you not confuse CVs and resumes, as they each have very different lengths and content. This blog post will explain the key similarities and differences between these two important documents.
Linguistics at Synchrony (feat. Kyle O'Donnell)

Linguistics at Synchrony (feat. Kyle O’Donnell)

Kyle O’Donnell received her Master’s in Linguistics from the Graduate Center. She now works as an Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) Analyst at Synchrony, a consumer financial services company.
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