Note: Our school liaisons and industry clusters have changed since this post was first published. Contact [email protected] for more information. Congratulations! You have been accepted into Marist College. You’re a high school senior researching and compiling information to figure out if Marist is the right fit for you. You’re probably captivated by the iconic Hudson River view on campus as you weigh your options. We hope Marist is where you choose to spend the next four years and, at the Center for Career Services, we’ll make sure to make that time in your life count. It may seem like career preparation is emphasized more for juniors, seniors, and other students who are concluding their time at Marist. Still, the way we see it, it’s never too early to begin the process of learning how your interests and passions turn into long-term career aspirations. We offer services and advice for Marist students every step of the way. All prospective, new, and transfer students should take a look at this overview of the Marist College Center for Career Services. Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing This trio is crucial to practice and perfect during your four years at Marist. Crafting impeccable resumes and cover letters that tell your story and conducting interviews that showcase your personality and character will help set you up for success after Marist. In addition to one-on-one appointments with career coaches, we offer weekly Career Services 101 workshops on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, building an online personal brand, and other career related topics to prepare you for the job and internship application process. You can also find tips and tricks for landing your dream position and guidance for workplace etiquette in our Career Planning Guide which has new and updated editions published annually. Major and Career Planning Most students come to Marist undecided regarding their major and career plans. This is common among students who seek out Career Services early in their time at Marist, and we try to alleviate the stress that comes with uncertainty. Our career coaches can help you pinpoint and develop your interests, goals, and aspirations, all of which provide insight into your possible career path. As part of career management, we help identify your marketable skills, strengths, and weaknesses at each stage of your Marist education and offer many opportunities to evolve professionally. Walk-In Hours and Career Coaching Appointments If you need a quick review of your resume or cover letter, one of our career coaches can assist you during our Walk-In Hours. No appointment is necessary during these weekdays and hours for the current semester: For inquiries other than resume and cover letter reviews, you will be required to make your own appointments through your FoxQuest account, which will be automatically created for all new and incoming Marist students. Appointments can be made for alternative career options/gap years, making connections with employers and alumni, internship search, job search assistance, LinkedIn profile review, a mock interview, graduate school advising, and pre-med, health, and science graduate careers. We also have a career coach on call at all times during our office hours. Fellowships and Scholarships Are you interested in continuing your education after Marist? If so, you should make appointments with Graduate School & Fellowship Advisor Pat Taylor. She provides insights into finding graduate programs for students, guiding them through the application process, and helping them to secure financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, and other programs. Alumni Career Network Our online Alumni Career Network is available for current Marist students to search for and touch base with Marist alumni who are working across multiple industries. The alum’s job or workplace may or may not be directly related to their original major, but they will be able to provide you with aspects of career assistance that include giving advice via phone or email, workplace shadowing, mentoring, referrals, and interview preparation. Networking with alumni will not only help you learn about certain career paths and companies, but it will also ultimately establish the relationships that help you get a foot in the door both during and after your time as a Marist student. Sometimes our alumni even host students during Career Trips to work sites. This past semester, some students had the opportunity to visit and tour workplaces such as Penguin Random House and CBS Radio. Other employers come to campus occasionally to recruit Marist students for open positions or host information sessions about the organization’s mission and culture. Industry Clusters
Recently, the Center for Career Services at Marist College has implemented industry clusters for each of its staff members. Each career coach and advisor now specializes in certain fields so students can meet with the same Career Services staff member throughout their time at Marist. The clusters were set up so that you can get customized appointments and advice tailored to your individual interests and goals. Further, staff members build rapport with individual students throughout their four or more years on campus. Here are the current Career Services staff members listed along with their titles, industry clusters and schools: Mary Jones, Executive Director Finance, Communications & Media Arts, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Health and Science School of Communications, School of Science Laura Grevi, Associate Director for Career Coaching Government, Environmental, Publishing, Medical Technology, Non Profits School of Liberal Arts, School of Professional Programs Desmond Murray, Associate Director for the Employer Experience Computer Science, Information Systems and Technology, Insurance, Mathematics, Sports Industry School of Computer Science and Mathematics Rosa Emory, Assistant Director for Career Coaching Fine Arts, Education, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing and Sales School of Management, Teacher Education Department Pat Taylor, Graduate School and Fellowship Advisor Law, Public Administration (Higher Education and Administration), International Development School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Contact Us If you need any more information on the Marist College Center for Career Services you can reach us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 845-575-3547. We also have more information and the digital resources available for Marist students on our website: www.marist.edu/careerservices. We’re looking forward to seeing you at Open House this weekend and in our office in the years to come. Make sure to stop by our table at the Academic and Student Resources Fair on April 7 and 8.
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