Read on for insights from Demystifying Graduate School, a panel and Q&A with faculty and admissions experts from a variety of programs, about the current landscape of graduate admissions, what happens after you click submit, and tips for putting together a stand-out application.
On March 16th, 2021, we hosted a Networking from Home event focusing on creative careers. We hosted four panelists, including several alumni, from TOD’s , Warner Music Group , Artsy , and MoMA (log on to LionSHARE to explore these company profiles) and they shared details about their professional journey in this field. Here are 4 takeaways…
If you’re planning to apply for graduate school, chances are you’ll be asked to write one or several essays as part of your application. In our recent workshop, we broke down the basics on what these essays are and how to get started on yours. We answered questions such as: What is the...
We saw significant professional development in the Navab fellows throughout the summer as they were supported in their internships. Learn more about the student experience and some of the employers that participated in the summer of 2020!
Graduate school often comes up indirectly in our one-on-one career counseling appointments with students. Yet we often find that when we offer further support on graduate school planning, students are often surprised that we advise on this topic. So we thought that it would be helpful to share a...
While the job search is unique to each individual, tools like LinkedIn and LionSHARE optimize your job search — enabling you to find job or internship postings, research companies, engage with professionals in your field of interest and apply for relevant jobs.
Alumni share insight on interviewing and transitioning to the workplace as a first-generation and/or low-income student. CCE, First-In-Family Programs, the Academic Success Program, and FLIP co-sponsored a virtual alumni panel and networking event around telling your story as a FLI student. Alumni...
Over the last few months, employers have increased their use of pre-screening tools like Hirevue and Pymetrics to get through their large application pools. These platforms have allowed employers to essentially replace some of the “in-person” interviewing steps they’ve depended on to narrow down their candidate selections. Interestingly enough, these tools can actually be used to the advantage of the individual who’s applying for these roles. As we’ve currently had to transition into this completely virtual space, employers are receiving more applicants and they’ve had to rely heavily on these tools.
By Sarah Goldberg, Undergraduate Career Development Back in March, one of my students, a senior, emailed me a meme her friends had shared with her, with the note that “it felt relevant.” You might have seen it, too: A stock-image photo of a generic Class of 2020 guy in a suit, the bemused look on...
Resources to help you launch as an entrepreneur As career counselors, we’re often asked about resources for students who want to start their own businesses or begin their entrepreneurship journey. Not every student yearns for a traditional, predesigned career path or job. Even after...
In the most recent Networking from Home, we turned our attention to virtual internships and explored some best practices with our employer partners. Joining us for this round was a mix of employers from our Virtual Internship Program as well as those who have experience working remotely. We were thrilled to welcome representatives from Caravan Studios, Fair & Just Prosecution, TechSoup, Walmart, and FanDuel.
Your internship or volunteer opportunity will help you narrow down which academic or professional fields you’re interested in, the types of work cultures that engage and challenge you, and the responsibilities you enjoy doing on the job.
