Tag Archives: CCNY Career Center

Digital Resume

Is the e-version the only way to go? Shantia Dobson In 2013 many employers are seeking to hire candidates who are computer savvy. This means being able to construct and upload a digital resume in order to make yourself stand out against the competition. Earlier this month, AM New York posted an article called “Paper [...]

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Being a Mentor 101

A recent event hosted by our career center highlights the importance of getting guidance, advice and support from alumni by Angelique Williams In today’s economy securing a job after graduation is not enough. It’s essential to have someone teach you the ins and outs of what your career is going to be like in the [...]

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Get Ready for the Real World

Hey Seniors: Are you prepared? Here’s what soon-to-be grads need to know by Jamelia Lowman. After years of studying, sleepless nights and papers, graduation is around the corner. College seniors: are you ready for the real world? Selicia Smith, a senior at City College, admits that she is overwhelmed and anxious about her upcoming graduation. [...]

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Catch the Right Job!

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It takes patience, aggressiveness, and perseverance to land your dream job. Here’s how. by Rochelle Sterling For the first time in a long time, the job market is in better shape and the chances of being hired look fairly favorable. Prospects are flooding the inboxes – both physical and virtual – of employers daily with [...]

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Help Wanted?

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Spring has arrived, so students are on the hunt for internships, and graduating seniors are frantically chasing down jobs. How much help does the CCNY Career Center provide? Students give it mixed reviews. “I don’t see how it’s going to be beneficial,” says Ashley Fleming, an English major at CCNY.  “I didn’t feel the center [...]

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