April 6, 2023

From The Graduate Degree to Non-Profit Jobs: A Professional Mentoring Roundtable 

Humanities graduate students have many marketable skills that are valued in non-profit organizations, but the prospect of transitioning from academia to these other career pathways can seem daunting. Make some… Read the rest

February 1, 2023

French at the Natural Resources Defense Council (feat. Tim Wilson)

Tim Wilson earned his MPhil in French at the Graduate Center and is now a Senior Grant Writer at the Natural Resources Defense Council. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Tim shares insights about tapping into your network, figuring out what you want in a career, and developing a strategy to get your dream job.

October 12, 2022

Creating Your Handshake Profile

Welcome to the next blog in our series on making the most of Handshake, CP&PD’s new job search management platform. See our previous post for an overview of Handshake and what you can do with it. To manage your job search, you will want to complete your Handshake profile.

September 28, 2022

An Overview of Handshake

Whether you are looking for your dream job, a summer internship, or a side hustle, Handshake is your one-stop shop for all career development and job-search needs. Handshake is a multipurpose platform to connect with future employers and colleagues, find short and long-term employment and internship opportunities, discover fellowship and post-doc positions, and attend events sponsored by outside companies and organizations.

September 14, 2022

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.

March 10, 2022

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.

November 8, 2021

Enhancing Your U.S. Job Search for International Students, Part 1

As an international student, you have a lot to offer. I can’t guarantee success, but if you consider and take action on the following 5 elements, your chances to succeed will be greatly enhanced.

March 31, 2021

Clinical Psychology in Private Practice (feat. Elisa Lee)

Elisa Lee received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate Center and is now a psychologist in private practice.

March 19, 2021

How to Network Virtually During the Pandemic

Networking during the pandemic can sound like a challenge. This blog post provides five tips for how to make the most of your virtual networking efforts.

February 16, 2021

How to Search for a Job During the Pandemic

Even during a pandemic, there are actions you can take to find and secure a worthwhile employment opportunity.

February 3, 2021

Musicology at Kaufman Music Center (feat. Brooke Bryant)

Brooke Bryant earned her PhD in Musicology at the Graduate Center and is now Director of Development at the Kaufman Music Center.

February 1, 2021

Getting Ready for Your First Academic Conference

This blog post provides helpful hints for those getting ready for their first academic conference.

December 14, 2020

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.

December 7, 2020

The Ten Commandments of a Job Search: A (Mostly) To-Don’t List

We tend to focus on the positive things you should do in the job search, but actually, avoiding mistakes is also an important pathway to success. Don’t underestimate the importance of what not to do in certain situations.

December 1, 2020

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.

November 20, 2020

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.

November 9, 2020

Networking on LinkedIn: Using LinkedIn to Expand & Maintain Your Network

You no doubt have heard that networking is key to a successful career. These days, we need to be cultivating and growing our connections throughout our entire career, not just when we need a job.

October 27, 2020

Why You Should Attend a Virtual Conference

The success of virtual and hybrid conferences suggests that they may be here to stay. While we continue to weather the pandemic from home, take advantage of these virtual conferences to network, move your research forward, and engage with professional communities.

October 7, 2020

Audiology at the New York Otolaryngology Group (feat. Kathleen Wallace)

Kathleen Wallace earned her AuD in Audiology from the Graduate Center. She is now a clinical audiologist at the New York Otolaryngology Group and an adjunct assistant professor at the Graduate Center. 

September 16, 2020

LinkedIn Connections: Using LinkedIn to Network for a Specific Job

One of the best features of LinkedIn is being able to identify someone you might know at an organization, particularly one that you are targeting or has an open position.