Finding Fellowships for Graduate Students

There are two types of fellowships for graduate students portable and institutional. While institutional fellowships requires students to study in the approved school, portable fellowships allow more flexibility for students as they can choose the institution they want to attend …

By Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.)
Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.) Career Success Program Specialist
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40-FOR-5 POWER OF A PHD SUMMIT

On Oct 5th, 2024 at 01:00 PM EST miss out this free virtual event where Cheeky Scientist founder Isaiah Hankel, Ph.D. conducts 40X 5-minute informational interviews with 40 top industry PhDs in 40 different careers with 40 different PhD backgrounds.

By Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.)
Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.) Career Success Program Specialist
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Goal Setting Strategies for Career Success

Graduate students and PhDs can benefit immensely from goal-setting and a career planning process. Often times you are challenged by competing priorities: e.g. teaching a class, class projects, dissertation work, and career development as well as taking care of your …

By Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.)
Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.) Career Success Program Specialist
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Connect with LGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff this Wednesday, 9/18, at The Event!

We all know how important it is to see ourselves represented in the world around us, whether that be in literature, film, music, advertising, the workplace, the classroom, etc. Luckily at Binghamton University, there are several avenues for LGBTQIA+ students …

By Erin Hansen
Erin Hansen Career Education and Outreach Specialist
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Leveraging the Power of Small Talk

Interstride offers great insights and resources for international students. Check out their recent article on Leverage the power of small talk as an international student in the United States. Every culture has different norms around how to engage in conversation …

By Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.)
Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.) Career Success Program Specialist
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International Student Career Success Week: September 9 -13, 2024

This Monday, September 9, marks the start of Binghamton’s Fall 2024 International Student Career Success Week. During this week international students will have the chance to attend workshops focused on the how-to’s of the U.S. job search. More than that, …

By Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.)
Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.) Career Success Program Specialist
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A Guide to Federal Careers and hiring timelines through the The Pathways Programs

Are you a student or recent graduate eager to kickstart your career in public service? The Federal Government’s Pathways Program could be your gateway to a fulfilling career. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the hiring timeline for The …

By Jessica Lane-Rwabukwisi
Jessica Lane-Rwabukwisi Career Consultant
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Taking Leaps and Growing With Confidence — From a Contractor to a First-Generation VP

In the past 13 years, Zoya Khan has only changed companies once — leaving a full-time position to join Prudential as a contractor.

What made her take this leap of faith? Well, for one, Khan knew what she wanted and was …

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Dealing with Tone Policing

In my time in nonprofit leadership, I’ve experienced bias – both implicit and explicit – along with microaggressions and blatant racism that impacted my interactions with colleagues and supervisors. Working with various stakeholders, attending professional development sessions, and collaborating with …

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Pitching at Industry Conferences: 5 Tips for Professionals of Color in Sales

I recently attended an industry conference and I want to share with you five strategies that helped me land new business and make connections. Whether you’re at the initial stages of your industry journey or a seasoned expert, there’s always …

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4 Traits Of An Entrepreneurial Mindset

Achieving success in today’s rapidly evolving and innovative environment requires an entrepreneurial attitude. Entrepreneurs are commonly perceived as visionaries who generate value, propel economic expansion, and realize game-changing concepts. However, what really defines a successful entrepreneur? The secret is in …

By Michael Lorusso
Michael Lorusso Assistant Director of Internship Education
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