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Wondering which career paths are the best fit for your unique strengths? Join us Wednesday December 10th for our webinar: Explore Career Pathways Through Your Strengths. Sign up using the QR code here or on our website!
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join us Wednesday, November 19th at 12pm on Zoom for our alumni panel on careers in state and local government. Sign up using the QR code here or on our website!
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Tomorrow! Join us for our webinar: The Art of the Cover Letter. Sign up using the QR code below or on our website!
Join us Wednesday November 12 at 12pm on Zoom for The Art of the Cover Letter: Crafting a Message That Gets You Noticed. Register using the QR code here or on our website!
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join us Wednesday November 12 at 12pm on Zoom for The Art of the Cover Letter: Crafting a Message That Gets You Noticed. Register using the QR code here or on our website!
November 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
💡 Career tip of the week: AI parser programs search for a match between keywords in companies' job ads and the language you use on your resume. Want to see how your resume stacks up? Consider checking out Jobscan.co, Tealhq.com, or ResyMatch.io.
ResyMatch.io | Free Resume Scanner & Optimizer by Cultivated Culture
ResyMatch is a free resume scanner that will score your resume based on your target job description and help you win more interviews!
ResyMatch.io
October 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
💡 Career Tip of the Week: If you're on the job market, linkedin is a great tool for networking and maintaining professional connections. Our website has several resources on how to leverage LinkedIn during your job search, including both blog posts and recorded webinars.
October 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Friday (tomorrow!) at 1pm: join the Baruch College Writing Center for their Friday skill series workshop. This week is focused on crafting a polished cover letter. Read more and sign up here: tinyurl.com/3v95xnhm
Friday skill series: Cover Letters | Baruch College Event Calendar
Friday skill series: Cover Letters. Fri Oct 17 2025, 1:00PM.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Join us October 15 at 12pm for our webinar, "Job Searching in Uncertain Times: Smart Strategies for Success." This session is open to Graduate Center students, postdocs and alumni from all fields and will provide practical tools and guidance to move your job search forward with confidence.
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
All students are welcome to attend the Women in Data Science NYC Conference, this Friday, 5/16, at 11am–5pm. This event will be in person at the CUNY Graduate Center in the Skylight Room. Register and see a schedule of events here: careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/women...
May 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join us today at noon for "Creative Job Search Strategies in Uncertain Times"!
Join us May 7 at 12pm for our webinar, "Creative Job Search Strategies in Uncertain Times." In this workshop, career and leadership coach, Satya Chheda, will share innovative job search strategies to help you stand out in a competitive market. careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/creat...
May 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Join us for our upcoming info sessions on how you can do an internship for credit in Fall 2025! The next session is this coming Tuesday, May 6 at 2pm. Register here: careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/infor...
May 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This Monday, April 28 at 10am: Join our info session on Fall 2025 Teaching Opportunities in New York City Public Schools. If you can't make it, feel free to sign up anyway! We will send a recording to all who register. careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/info-...
April 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Join us May 7 at 12pm for our webinar, "Creative Job Search Strategies in Uncertain Times." In this workshop, career and leadership coach, Satya Chheda, will share innovative job search strategies to help you stand out in a competitive market. careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/creat...
April 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
💡The job search can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re not sure where to begin. A career advisor can help you break the process into manageable steps, build momentum, and stay focused. Book an appointment to start crafting a plan that works for you!
April 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
💡Career Tip of the Week: Unsure how your academic experience translates into a career? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Book an appointment with one of our career advisors — we can help you explore options, identify transferable skills, and plan your next steps.
April 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Wondering how you can use LinkedIn to your advantage? Join our webinar, "Putting LinkedIn to Work: Job Searching, Networking, and Personal Branding!" On Wednesday, April 23 at 12pm. Register here: careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/putti...
April 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
💡Career Tip of the Week: Crafting a CV or resume for jobs beyond academia? It’s not just about listing experiences—it’s about tailoring and translating. Make an appointment with a career advisor to learn how to highlight your strengths for different audiences and make your application stand out!
April 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
💡Career Tip of the Week: Wondering how to explore career paths beyond academia? Informational interviews are one of the best ways to learn from professionals in fields that interest you. Not sure how to get started? Make an appointment with a career advisor — we can help!
April 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
💡Are you developing skills beyond research and teaching — like project management, writing, or collaboration? These are valuable! Meet with a career advisor to learn how to present them effectively on your resume, CV, and LinkedIn profile to appeal to employers in multiple fields.
March 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Interested in thinking about your skills in new ways? Join our Zoom workshop with special guest, Derek Attig (Assistant Dean for Career & Professional Development, Graduate College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), on April 9 at 3pm! Register today!
March 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
💡 Career Tip of the Week: Treat internships like extended job interviews! Show initiative, ask questions, and build relationships—they can lead to full-time roles or valuable connections.
Join our internship info session on 4/7 @ 2pm to learn how you can complete an internship for academic credit!
Information Session: Completing Internships for Academic Credit - Career Planning and Professional Development
Monday, April 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - In this Information Session, you will learn about IDS 81620: Scholarly Praxis at Work in the World (full description below), a 3-credit course that allows P...
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March 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🔊 Interested in a career outside of academia? Attend our in-person event in the Segal Theater this Friday, March 21 at 11am: "GC Degrees at Work: Exploring Career Paths Beyond Academia." Join in a lunchtime conversation with alumni working outside of tenure-track roles.
Lunch will be provided! 🥪🥤
GC Degrees at Work: Exploring Career Paths Beyond Academia - Career Planning and Professional Development
Friday, March 21, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Join us for a lunchtime conversation with alumni working outside of tenure-track roles. Connect with alumni who've dealt with similar career questions and...
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March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Concerned about grant funding? Graduate Center experts share grant guidance and resources amid a shifting federal funding landscape www.gc.cuny.edu/news/advice-...
Advice on Finding and Maintaining Grants in an Uncertain World
Graduate Center experts share grant guidance and resources for faculty and students amid a shifting federal funding landscape.
www.gc.cuny.edu
March 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
💡Career Tip of the Week: Not sure what career path is right for you? An internship can help you explore different roles, gain hands-on experience, and discover what you enjoy (or don’t!). Read our two-part blog on finding the right internship for you and how to navigate the internship timeline!
Find the Right Internship for Your Career: Part 1 - Career Planning and Professional Development
A guide for navigating the internship application timeline with confidence and clarity, breaking down the application timeline, based on both company size and industry.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Being on the job market is stressful @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social , but knowing where to find support can make things a *little* more manageable. Check out these resources available through the Office of Career Planning and Professional Development:
Home - Career Planning and Professional Development
Virtual Walk-In Hours Our office continues to offer all of our services remotely, including walk-in meetings. You do not have to schedule a meeting in advance; simply join our office’s walk-in Zoom…
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March 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM