My Career Exploration Experience

My Career Exploration Experience

Since I was young I was very good at math and science.  To me it was easy and straightforward.  As a kid I also idolized scientists who changed the world for the better with their discoveries …

By Sebastian DeCrescenzo
Sebastian DeCrescenzo
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10 Behavioral Interviewing Tips for Success During OCI and Callbacks

An ever-increasing number of firms are utilizing behavioral interview assessments to identify the best candidates, while simultaneously reducing implicit bias, during on-campus and callback interviews. At its core, behavioral interviewing is a technique in which interviewers ask candidates to give …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Engineering Opportunities With DEC

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is actively seeking qualified applicants for engineering positions throughout New York State.

DEC Engineers are assigned to work in a major segment of an environmental quality program, including wastewater disposal, solid waste disposal, water …

By Lindsey Murtland
Lindsey Murtland Senior Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
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How to Find Jobs in the U.S. Congress

Each politician hires staff members to assist them with tasks such as researching policy, writing legislation, communicating with constituents, managing schedules, and every other aspect of working in Congress. These positions could be an excellent opportunity for a student interested …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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TikTok Can Help Your Professional Development!

TikTok, an app that allows users to create and view short videos, is one of the most widely used social media platforms by Gen Z. The app was originally popularized when users filmed themselves participating in viral dance trends, but …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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TikTok Can Help Your Professional Development!

TikTok, an app that allows users to create and view short videos, is one of the most widely used social media platforms by Gen Z. The app was originally popularized when users filmed themselves participating in viral dance trends, but …

By Judy Bernier
Judy Bernier Operations Coordinator
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Disability Equality Index: Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

Comprehensive list of 200+ top-scoring companies that rates levels of disability workplace inclusion. Ratings conducted annually by Disability:IN.

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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How first-generation college graduates are seeing their perspectives as strengths

Without being able to rely on a parent or older sibling’s experience or connections, the task of launching a career can be daunting. Even knowing how to format a resume or attempting to build a professional network can be open-ended …

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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10 Companies That Hire International Students For Valuable Internships

Looking for employers that hire international students and not quite sure where to begin? Here are 10 companies that hire international students: Read full article at https://www.globalinternships.com/post/10-companies-that-hire-international-students-for-valuable-internships

 

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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Importance of Developing Writing Skills

The Importance of Developing Writing Skills 

In the Harpur School of Arts and Sciences, all students are required to have several composition-based courses under their belt in order to graduate. English professors are very used to being told by students …

By Madeline Timerman
Madeline Timerman Graduate Assistant, Career Education and Training
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