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!
1. Geraldine MacDonald ’68, MS ’73, LittD ’17 Engineering and Computer Science Student Professional Development Grant
 
Eligibility:
* …

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 …

By Springboard
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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Career Spotlight: Epidemiologist

Epidemiology is the method used to find causes of health outcomes and diseases in populations. When disease outbreaks, like Covid-19, or other threats emerge, epidemiologists are on the scene to investigate. Epidemiologists are often referred to as “Disease Detectives,” because …

By Erin Wise
Erin Wise
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Employing People with Disabilities Shouldn’t Be a Challenge

While there has been an increased effort over recent years to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, the focus has been primarily on gender and ethnic diversity. That leaves out a large and important group—people with disabilities. Although the …

By Lindsey Murtland
Lindsey Murtland Senior Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
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What Size Company Is Right for You? Here’s What I’ve Learned Going From Startups to a Fortune 500 Company

Last year, after a decade of working at small startups, I set my sights on larger, established companies: Series Bs, recent IPOs, and the Fortune 500. Recently married, in my mid-30s, and staring down a global pandemic, I was looking …

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The 2 Traits of Introverts Who Excel in “Extroverted” Careers

The 2 Traits of Introverts Who Excel in “Extroverted” Careers
by Nina Semczuk

When you’re an introvert browsing job listings, you might think something along these lines: Must avoid all sales jobs. Absolutely nothing client-facing. Actually, anything that’ll put me …

By Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith Senior Career Consultant
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