How—and When—to Include Projects on Your Resume (Plus Examples!)

If you’ve completed a project you’re especially proud of, it’s natural to want to show it off on your resume—and it might even help you land your next job. Projects that potentially belong on your resume can come from your …

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Understood.org: “Content from people who learn and think differently”

Understood recognizes that although 1 in 4 people have a learning or thinking difference and 1 in 5 have a disability, the world can feel like it is not structured to accommodate these individuals. Their mission is to provide a …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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Tapping into alumni for career support

Binghamton alumni are always eager to help support current students and can be a huge asset to your career toolbox. Alumni are happy to share career advice, and may even be able to connect you with job or internship opportunities …

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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What can you do with a Public Policy Degree ?

A public policy degree prepares students to analyze community problems and influence lawmaking at the local, state, and federal levels.
Public policy majors work in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, such as a government agency or advocacy group.
Many …

By Judy Bernier
Judy Bernier Operations Coordinator
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Three Funding Sources: Professional Development + Internships

Attending a virtual conference/seminar/meeting this year? 
Have an unpaid (or low-paying internship)?
Then apply for funding and read more in the links below!

 
Eligibility:
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By Lindsey Murtland
Lindsey Murtland Senior Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
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How to Pass the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam

With cybercrime up 600% due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity jobs are projected to grow by 31% by 2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As hackers diversify their tactics with social media disinformation …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Finding a Job at a College

“Many of us have fond memories of college life and entertain fantasies of getting back to campus for a job. Colleges offer a high quality work environment for many employees. Campuses are often situated in beautiful settings and offer an …

By Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith Senior Career Consultant
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Launch a Career of Impact with Teach for America!

Are you passionate about dismantling educational inequity and eager to work with students? Attend these sessions to learn more about a rewarding career with Teach for America!
Apply for the 2022 Teach For America
Are you a junior looking to …
By Lexie Avery, MS '15
Lexie Avery, MS '15 Senior Associate Director, Student Engagement and Career Readiness
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Alumni Q&A Blog

Thank you for your interest in sharing career advice and supporting Binghamton University students! Please complete our Q&A form below.

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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Want to Fix Tech’s Gender Gap? Start by Listening to These Women

In 2018, Amazon scrapped its in-house applicant tracking system because of one major flaw: it didn’t like resumes containing the word “women,” so if an applicant listed “mentoring women entrepreneurs” as one of their achievements, they were out of luck. …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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