Intern at the New York State Senate

Each Spring, the New York State Senate selects 30 junior and senior undergraduate students to participate in the Session Undergraduate Assistants Program. The program runs from January through April and takes place on-site at the New York State Capitol in …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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5 Strategies for Gaining Research Experience

What do you imagine when you think of “research”? You might initially visualize laboratories, chemicals and test tubes, or scientists in lab coats. While this is correct, research encompasses so much more than physical experiments and is definitely not limited …

By Jenny Li
Jenny Li Senior Peer Consultant
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Level Up: 6 Free Online Classes for Business and Entrepreneurship

Are you looking to level up your skills? Or maybe you want to add a new skill set to your resume? There are so many free courses, certifications, and webinars available that can help you gain experience, improve your skills …

By Cassie Spencer
Cassie Spencer Assistant Director, Internship and Career Education
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Connect with Lauren Verrusio ‘06: Head of Communications for YouTube on April 13!

Attend our upcoming Alumni Career Connections event and meet Lauren Verrusio ’06 to learn about her journey from graduation to working at YouTube. She will be sharing about her path to success and offering invaluable career advice with you!

Alumni …

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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What are Background Checks and Security Clearances

If hired for a federal job, you must at least go through a basic background check to make sure you’re reliable, trustworthy, and suitable for the job. The background check process starts after you accept a job offer.

The hiring …

By Judy Bernier
Judy Bernier Operations Coordinator
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Community Engaged Learning Courses: Exploring Education and Human Services

A great way to gain credits and learn more about yourself is to enroll in a service-learning or community-engaged learning course. The courses I have taken provided the opportunity to explore education and human services through coursework and volunteer experiences. …

By Maya Tierney
Maya Tierney Student Director of Programming, Senior Peer Consutant
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Looking to Connect With Alumni in Arts and Communications? Here is How to Begin Informational Interviewing!

As an undergraduate student, it is important to gain insight into a variety of fields to learn of potential career paths. The best way to do this is through informational interviews, where you have the opportunity to ask career-related questions …

By Kailyn Lukaszewski
Kailyn Lukaszewski Senior Peer Consultant
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10 WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY SHARE ADVICE FOR OTHERS ENTERING THE INDUSTRY

According to research by Google, women receive just 18 percent of computer science degrees. Three decades ago, that number was 37 percent.

Unsatisfied with that status quo, many tech companies are taking steps to make their teams more representative of …

By Lindsey Murtland
Lindsey Murtland Senior Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
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The Pros and Cons of Working for the Government

When you think about government, what pops into your head? For many, images of the President of the United States, Capitol Hill, and the Lincoln Memorial may come to mind. Those are indelible images of American government, but they do …

By Judy Bernier
Judy Bernier Operations Coordinator
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Tips for Human Services and Education Informational Interviews

A great way to gain knowledge and network is through conducting informational interviews. Find someone who has a position you would like to have one day or is in a field you are interested in pursuing. Even if they are …

By Maya Tierney
Maya Tierney Student Director of Programming, Senior Peer Consutant
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