Student Organization Spotlight: The Women’s Network

This month, the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development interviewed the Women’s Network. Read their responses below!

1. Can you tell me about your organization, including its overall mission and vision on campus? 

The Women’s Network is the largest …

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
Read more

First-Generation Narratives Series: Paris Defreitas

Navigating higher education as a first-generation student at Binghamton University is a journey laden with challenges and triumphs. Sharing success stories as first-gen students and alumni not only celebrate their achievements, but also serves as an inspiration for future generations, …

By Melissa Hewitt
Melissa Hewitt Student Director of Diversity
Read more

B-Real Talks: From Campus Organizations to USPS with Brianna-Ashley Nuñez

B-Real Talks are authentic conversations with employers, students, alumni, staff and faculty. We’ll discuss how to navigate various workplace dynamics, and how our guests have overcome challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Get ready to hear genuine career and …

By Melissa Hewitt
Melissa Hewitt Student Director of Diversity
Read more

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Program Opportunities!

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) is an organization that hosts various programs focusing on recruiting and training undergraduate students for coveted roles across many industries. They have multiple programs including SEO Career, SEO Tech Developer, and SEO Law. Applications are …

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
Read more

7 Essential Tips for First-Generation Job Seekers

Challenges abound for first-generation Americans – those whose parents came to the U.S. from another country or came themselves and became citizens. From learning the language and adapting to the American culture to facing discrimination and having to forge a path …

Read more

Student Spotlight: Jonah Poueriet of Financial Literacy for the Youth

Financial literacy is an important aspect of one’s daily and professional life. While this topic is so important, many students and youth in general, are not taught about it or even come across its benefits until they start their adult …

By Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros
Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros Senior Peer Consultant
Read more

Graduate School Search Tools

Are you interested in pursuing graduate education but don’t know where or how to start searching? Use the tools below!

(1) Peterson’s Grad School Search Tool: https://www.petersons.com/graduate-schools.aspx

Use this tool to find the school that is right for you. You …

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
Read more

Top 10 Job Boards For Diverse Students Who Want To Work For Non-profits, Government

It can be challenging to find the right job board if you’re a diverse college student seeking employment opportunities, and even more so if you’re seeking a part-time, seasonal, internship, or other early-career job with a non-profit or government agency. …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
Read more

How Diverse Students, Grads Can Use Employee Resource Groups To Network Their Way Into A Job

Employee Resource Groups, also known as affinity groups or diversity groups, are voluntary, employee-led organizations within a company that focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. These groups are typically formed around shared characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, gender, …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
Read more

How to Engage in Mentorship Opportunities | The Story of Bradley & Robert

Throughout my career, I have been fortunate enough to gain the experience of managing hundreds of people, many of whom I hired as early-career professionals. One of the most rewarding aspects of management is sharing my expertise through mentorship: helping …

Read more