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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What To Do With A Career In Psychology

Psychology is one of the most popular majors offered at Binghamton University, and for good reason! The major provides an excellent foundation for a career in a variety of fields, whether in clinical psychology, research, business, and more! Psychology is …

By Valerie Stracquadanio
Valerie Stracquadanio Senior Experience Consultants
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Explore careers through the CONNECT Program!

In May 2023, I had the opportunity to attend the Silicon Valley CONNECT trip to the San Francisco Bay Area with 29 other Binghamton University students. The CONNECT trip, led by the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development and …

By Valerie Stracquadanio
Valerie Stracquadanio Senior Experience Consultants
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How to Take Control of Your Career Development as a College Student

Explore these 7 tips to enhance your career development at Binghamton University. 

One of the best things you can do as a college student is to start thinking about your career early on. Preparing early allows you to develop a …

By Valerie Stracquadanio
Valerie Stracquadanio Senior Experience Consultants
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Alumni Spotlight: Diane Franz, LCSW-R, M.Ed

Meet Diane Franz, LCSW-R, M.Ed, a Binghamton University alumna who earned a B.S. in Human Development! Diane owns her own psychotherapy practice and has a diverse range of experiences in the psychology field. Her wisdom, wealth of experience, and passion …

By Valerie Stracquadanio
Valerie Stracquadanio Senior Experience Consultants
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20 ways to showcase your skills to employers when you have little to no work experience

For as long as people have been searching for jobs, some of those people have understandably complained about employers refusing to hire them because they have no experience yet the only way to get experience is to get hired.

What …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Exploring STEM Career Opportunities

Guest writer Luciana Amaro, Vice President Talent Development & Strategy, BASF

The STEM workforce–science, technology, engineering and mathematics–is crucial to America’s global competitiveness. Today’s STEM graduates have more career opportunities now than at any other time in U.S. history. This …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Tips for Deciding on a Major

Deciding on a major can be a difficult task, and it can be frustrating when everyone seems to know what they want to do besides you. However, there are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of during your time at …

By Valerie Stracquadanio
Valerie Stracquadanio
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Student Spotlight: Kathleen Fitzmaurice

Kathleen Fitzmaurice is a senior psychology major who has leveraged her unique experiences and involvement to find her passion for supporting at-risk individuals and to develop her interest in a career in social work. She has gained firsthand experience in …

By Valerie Stracquadanio
Valerie Stracquadanio
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Finding Your Dream Internship: Strategies and Resources for Success!

Internships are a great way to gain real-world experience and develop professional skills. If you are looking for an internship this summer, here are a few tips on landing your dream opportunity!

Handshake is a great resource for students to …

By Michael Martin
Michael Martin Graduate Assistant
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Get Involved and Build Experiences: 7 Volunteer Opportunities for Students Interested in Careers in Education and Human Services

Volunteering can be an enriching and fulfilling opportunity for students looking to strengthen their skillset and build experience in their desired career field. It demonstrates that a student is caring, committed to making a change in the world, and is …

By Valerie Stracquadanio
Valerie Stracquadanio
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